The United States and Mexico.(surveys of americans and mexicans)(Illustration)

Mexicans and Americans think it is best for their countries to take an active role in world affairs rather than to stay out. People in both countries agree on the importance of combating terrorism, preventing the spread of nuclear weapons, and stopping the flow of illegal drugs into the U.S. Majorities in both countries favor a hemispheric free trade agreement. Mexicans believe NAFTA has helped the United States more than it has helped their country. Americans believe the agreement has helped Mexico more than the United States.

 
Question: Do you think it is best for the future of the 
country if...? 
 
           Best to take an active  Best to 
           role in world affairs   stay out 
 
U.S. 
response            67%              30% 
 
Mexican 
response            57               34 
 
Question: Do you believe that ...? 
 
Globalization, especially the increasing connections 
of our economy with others around the world, is 
 
           Mostly good   Mostly bad 
 
U.S. 
response       64%           31% 
 
Mexican 
response       34            31 
 
Question: The United States and most 
countries in North, Central, 
and South America have been 
discussing the possibility of a 
Free Trade Agreement of the 
Americas similar to what the 
U.S. now has with Mexico and 
Canada in NAFTA. Do you ...? 
 
Favor a hemispheric Free 
Trade Agreement 
 
U.S. 
response   59% 
 
Mexican 
response   62 
 
Question: Below is a list of foreign policy goals that the United 
States might have. For ...