globalization and economy,”North America is the wealthiest and most technologicallyadvanced presence in the global economy. Canada and theUnited States are massive economies
together almost as large asthe European Union. This gives North America geopolitical influence that allows theUnited States and Canada to mold free-trade policies thatsupport its major corporations and governments. U.S. and Canadian companies are taking advantage of Chinesedomestic markets. Asian investment in North America is growing as Japanese andKorean automotive companies are building efficient plants sellinghigh-quality cars at reasonable prices to American consumers.”