Ten years after NAFTA, mexico's leading export to America is still - mexicans. America is becoming Mexamerica
Ten years after NAFTA, mexico's leading export to America is still - mexicans. America is becoming Mexamerica
Pat Buchanan, a conservative political commentator and former presidential candidate, has long been a vocal critic of free trade agreements like NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement). In his view, these agreements have had negative consequences for American workers and have led to the erosion of American sovereignty. One of the key arguments that Buchanan has made against NAFTA is that it has resulted in the outsourcing of American jobs to Mexico, leading to a situation where Mexico's leading export to America is not goods or services, but rather Mexican workers themselves.Indeed, ten years after NAFTA was implemented, the flow of Mexican immigrants to the United States shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, the number of Mexican immigrants living in the United States has continued to rise, with estimates suggesting that there are now over 11 million Mexican immigrants in the country. This has led Buchanan to coin the term "Mexamerica" to describe what he sees as a growing trend of Mexican influence and presence in the United States.
Buchanan argues that the influx of Mexican immigrants is not only a threat to American jobs and wages, but also to American culture and identity. He believes that the United States is in danger of losing its national character and becoming a hybrid of American and Mexican cultures. This, in his view, is a direct result of the policies put in place by NAFTA and other free trade agreements that have allowed for the free movement of goods and people across borders.
Buchanan's views on immigration and trade have sparked controversy and debate, with some accusing him of xenophobia and racism. However, his arguments have resonated with many Americans who are concerned about the impact of globalization on their communities and livelihoods. As the debate over immigration and trade continues to rage on, Buchanan's warnings about the consequences of NAFTA and the rise of Mexamerica are likely to remain relevant and contentious topics for years to come.