Governor Pritzker is leading a trade mission to Mexico. The trip will last through Wednesday. A delegation will meet with Mexican counterparts to discuss enhancing collaboration in key sectors such as agriculture and food processing, finance, and manufacturing. Through the mission, Illinois is seeking to strengthen its longstanding partnership with Mexico in order to pave the way for future investment and shared success.
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