Maquiladora

U.S. aerospace and defense contractors set up shop across the border

August 15, 2013Development & Education

Rather than ship business to China, more U.S. high tech companies are choosing to setup up factories just across the U.S. border in Mexico. Low-tech businesses have been doing it for decades, but the new arrivals are decidedly different.

US Aerospace and Defense Companies Set Up Shop in Mexico

August 15, 2013Global Politics

The Maquiladoras

August 14, 2013

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