AMERICAN MEXICAN LEADERSHIP COUNCILThe American Mexican Leadership Council (AMLC) is a bold, national initiative committed to elevating Mexican American leadership and voices — and strengthening the U.S-Mexico partnership.
This Moment
For over 200 years, Mexican Americans and U.S.-Mexico bilateral relations have been central to America's story. Mexican Americans and the broader diaspora—and those of Mexican heritage—have shaped industries, built communities, and contributed to every field in the United States, driving economic growth with nearly $2 trillion annually, and Mexico is the United States' number one trading partner with over $935 billion in annual trade supporting five million American jobs.
In a defining moment for North America, AMLC was created to expand opportunity and constructive dialogue – by engaging and elevating Mexican American leaders, voices and allies; lifting up our cultural, economic, social and political contributions; and driving a bilateral vision for opportunity, prosperity and regional security.
Mexican Americans contribute to every field from public service and business to science, education, and the arts. Our communities serve in the military and enrich the cultural, political, and civic fabric of the country.
Our Impact in Numbers
40+
Million
Nearly 40 million people of Mexican heritage in the United States.
200+
Years
For over 200 years, Mexican Americans and Mexico and the United States have been central to America's story, sharing one of the most important bilateral relationships in the world spanning across diplomacy, trade, migration, and cultural exchange.
$935+
Billion
Mexico is the United States' largest trading partner, with over $935 billion in annual trade in 2024—equivalent to almost $2.6 billion per day—and supports 5 million American jobs across key industries including manufacturing and automotive, agriculture, energy, and technology.
Nearly
$2 Trillion
Mexican Americans are driving economic growth in every state, with especially strong contributions in key regional economies adding nearly 2 trillion annually to the U.S. economy.
What We Do
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Serve as a platform for policy dialogue and solutions on critical issues shaping the U.S.–Mexico relationship and the future of Mexican American communities. Through bipartisan engagement and cross-sector collaboration, AMLC will elevate practical ideas and build alignment around strategies that strengthen our economy, expand opportunity, increase competitiveness, and enhance regional security.
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Bring together leaders across different sectors through briefings, convenings, and cross-border dialogue to foster relationships, alignment, and long-term collaboration.
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Lead national press and digital work to elevate our stories and contributions, as well as more fact-based communications to deepen insights and improve discourse.
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Expand understanding and support informed policymaking through research, policy briefings, cultural events, delegations, exchanges, and partnerships with leading academic institutions and policy organizations.