We Take Care of Our Own: National and Economic Security
in North America

Former ambassadors and secretaries from Mexico, the United States, and Canada engaged in a conversation on the evolving intersection of national and economic security in North America.

The panel explored today’s most pressing security challenges and the critical role of trilateral cooperation in safeguarding regional stability. Drawing on their experience, the discussion highlighted strategies for aligning security and economic priorities, enhancing collaboration across borders, and strengthening North America’s collective resilience in an increasingly complex global environment.

  • Sec. Carlos Gutiérrez

    Former Chairman & CEO, Kellogg’s
    Former Secretary of Commerce of the United States

  • Amb. Gerónimo Gutiérrez

    Senior Advisor, Covington
    Former Ambassador of Mexico to the United States

  • Amb. Graeme C. Clark

    Senior Fellow, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of Ottawa
    Former Ambassador of Canada to Mexico

  • Amb. John Negroponte

    Vice Chairman, McLarty Associates
    Former Ambassador of the United States to Mexico

  • Stephanie Ochoa

    White House correspondent
    Entravision

    MODERATOR

The gallery and video will be available in November 2025.