%0 Journal Article %T Importancia de Estados Unidos y Canad¨˘ en el comercio exterior de M¨¦xico a partir del TLCAN %A Gracia Hern¨˘ndez %A Maximiliano %J Norteam¨¦rica %D 2010 %I Scientific Electronic Library Online %X north america is one of the world's most dynamic trade regions, and approximately one-fourth of the region's total trade is carried out among the three nafta signatories. this article presents reflections about regional integration agreements, looking closely at some theoretical positions, particularly that of viner and his trade creation and diversion. then, the article uses statistical sources to evaluate mexico's trade with the united states and canada, and looks at the evolution of trade from the united states and canada, highlighting which sectors come out the winners in this integration process. %K trade %K nafta %K regional integration %K north america. %U http://www.scielo.org.mx/scielo.php?script=sci_abstract&pid=S1870-35502010000200006&lng=en&nrm=iso&tlng=en