http://www.eia.gov/countries/analysisbriefs/Mexico/mexico.pdf
Latest analysis of Mexico’s energy sector including its oil production, reserves, and exploration. Mexico is one of the leading suppliers to the U.S. but its production levels have been dropping and in December 2013 constitutional reforms ended the 75 year monopoly of the state-owned oil company. From the Energy Information Administration
Looks at the impact of foreign investment on the U.S. economy, the attractiveness of the U.S. as a destination for foreign investment, and investment trends by geographic and industrial sector. From the International Trade Administration
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/RL33456.pdf
Describes current political and economic situation of Brazil and recent strains in Brazil-U.S. relations due to alleged National Security Agency activities inside Brazil. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.gao.gov/assets/670/661710.pdf
Examines recent legal and regulatory changes that have affected the petroleum refining industry and the future of the industry, including domestic consumption levels and demand from foreign markets. From the Government Accountability Office
U.S. trade deficits with China are being lowered due to increasing U.S. exports in transportation goods, but this report warns of possible future problems due to technology transfer and Chinese industrial policy. From the U.S. – China Economic and Security Review Commission
http://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.cfm?id=15671#
Shows trend line for net energy imports from 1985 to date. From the Energy Information Administration
http://www.usitc.gov/publications/332/pub4455.pdf
Cites problems related to standards, trade secrets, patenting costs, and logistics as major barriers for small and medium-sized companies for trading in the European market. From the investigation of the U.S. International Trade Commission
http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/international/intinv/2014/pdf/intinv413.pdf
At the end of 2013, foreign investment in the U.S. exceeded U.S. investment in other countries by $4,577.5 billion. The comparable figure for 2012 was -$3,863.9 billion. From the Bureau of Economic Analysis