Resilient Supply Chains for North America
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the fragility of global supply chains as well as the disadvantages of relying on limited sources for essential supplies and materials. On May 14, 2:00-3:30pm (ET), the U.S.-Mexico Foundation and the Wilson Center's Canada and Mexico Institutes were pleased to host a discussion on the options for avoiding unsafe shortages and making North American supply chains resilient to global shocks.
Trusted and democratic allies, Canada, Mexico, and the United States have the opportunity to rework supply chains within North America to ensure that critical sources of essential supplies and materials are available when needed.
The panelists included policy experts from all three countries who discussed structures, policies, and rules for a successful partnership. The discussion also covered the implications for manufacturing, R&D, trade, economic growth, national security, and global leadership.
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Introduction
Keynote Speakers
Moderator
Former Career Ambassador to Afghanistan, Argentina, and Mexico; Distinguished Diplomat in Residence, School of International Service, American University
Panelists
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Canada Institute
The mission of the Wilson Center's Canada Institute is to raise the level of knowledge of Canada in the United States, particularly within the Washington, DC policy community. Research projects, initiatives, podcasts, and publications cover contemporary Canada, US-Canadian relations, North American political economy, and Canada's global role as it intersects with US national interests. Read more
Mexico Institute
The Mexico Institute seeks to improve understanding, communication, and cooperation between Mexico and the United States by promoting original research, encouraging public discussion, and proposing policy options for enhancing the bilateral relationship. A binational Advisory Board, chaired by Luis Téllez and Earl Anthony Wayne, oversees the work of the Mexico Institute. Read more