Even though the primary sector in both the United States and Canada is not the most important one in terms of GDP, it is still a world-class set of industries that remain highly competitive in most international markets. Canadian mining companies are already present in Mexico, attracted by our relaxed environmental regulations, so we must make sure that their investments are being positive for the local economy (respectful to our environment and our people).
In this lesson you will learn the importance of the primary sector in terms of gross domestic product in North America as well as the main industries and clusters.