Mr. Electric Blue: Wired for Growth

North America stands at a pivotal moment to strengthen its industrial platform, with a robust, modern electrical manufacturing base at the heart of this opportunity. This panel explored how modern electrical infrastructure, regulatory alignment, and coordinated standards across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada can serve as strategic tools to drive investment, boost productivity, and ensure long-term energy security, especially as the three countries work to align policies ahead of potential USMCA renegotiations. The conversation also highlighted Mexico’s growing role in electrical equipment manufacturing and its regulatory modernization efforts, which position it as a key player in advancing regional value chains and increasing the use of North American content. With the USMCA review on the horizon, this timely discussion went beyond identifying challenges to focus on actionable strategies that can strengthen infrastructure, integrate supply chains, and align standards, all of which are critical steps toward securing a resilient, competitive, and innovation-driven North American economy. Speakers: Courtney Rosellini, Head of Government Affairs, TE Connectivity Jaime Zabludovsky, Vice President, IQOM Jesús Carmona, President, Mexico & Central America, Schneider Electric Spencer Pederson, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs, NEMA Montserrat Ramiro, Commissioner, Mexican Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE)