The Center for the Study of Western Hemispheric Trade at Texas A&M International University has as its mission to study and promote research on globalization with special emphasis on the Western Hemisphere. The Center will aim to increase awareness and knowledge about Western Hemispheric countries and their economic, political, and social interactions. The Center will also spotlight Texas A&M International University and the City of Laredo as key resources of information, research, training, and conferences focusing on the Western Hemisphere. Consistent with the mission of the A. R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business, the Center will promote education and teaching through its various programs.
To conduct conferences, seminars, and certification programs on topics dealing with Western Hemispheric issues
To promote research through the publication of The International Trade Journal and the Center's Working Paper Series
To encourage and facilitate visiting lecturers, as well as student and faculty exchanges, from around the Hemisphere
The Center’s research focuses on subjects that affect Western Hemispheric Trade, including trade agreements, tariffs, customs, regional and national economies, politics, business development, finance, the environment, and culture. The Center’s publications include The International Trade Journal, a refereed, interdisciplinary journal whose purpose is the enhancement of research in international trade and associate areas of international business and political economy. Additionally, the Center hosts an online Working Paper Series which provides a forum for disseminating works-in-progress reflecting the broad range of research activities of Texas A&M International University’s A. R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business faculty members and Ph.D. students.
