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This paper studies the estimation of a cross-sectional spatial autoregressive (SAR) model with spatial weights constructed by bilateral variables like the trade or investment between regions. We model the possible endogeneity in spatial weights due to the correlation between the error term in the SAR model and unobserved interactive fixed effects in bilateral variables. Using a control function approach, we propose two-stage estimation methods and establish their consistency and asymptotic normality. Finite sample properties are investigated by a Monte Carlo study. We further apply our method to an empirical study of interactions among different US industries through production networks.