Abstract
This research seeks to analyze the effects of the Mexican trade balance on the basis of the Mexico-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement period 2005-2017. The research question is: what are the effects of the Mexican trade balance during the period 2005-2017 in terms of AAEMJ? The research method used is empirical-analytical and documentary, it is obtained, that the AAEMJ has strengthened the economic relationship between both countries; however, it has a trade deficit with Japan of 12 million dollars, the growth of imports is due to Establishment of Japan's FDI in Mexico. Mexican exports need support and development programs.