Economy, energy row and drugs loom at North American summit

FILE PHOTO: Supporters of Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador gather before his arrival at the White House, for his meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden in Washington, U.S. November 18, 2021. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - North American leaders aim to give new impetus to strengthening economic ties at a meeting this week, even as a major dispute grinds on over Mexico's energy policies which has distracted from cooperation on other issues like immigration.

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador will host his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for talks in Mexico City from Monday through Wednesday, the first summit between the three since late 2021.