Medium and small economies in Latin America are especially vulnerable to a global trade war. But if Latin American countries can better integrate and harmonize their preferential trade agreements they will be in a better position.
Latin American economic integration in the context of protectionism
By Nicolás Albertoni and Shir Attias /
Economics, Trade & Development
Mercosur’s FTA with the European Union: Closer than ever before
By Nicolás Albertoni / N_Albertoni /
If negotiations over the proposed agreement between the two trade blocs succeed, it could become the most important bi-regional trade agreement in the world.
Economics, Trade & Development
What China’s “new era” means for Latin America
By Victoria Chonn Ching & Nicolás Albertoni /
The twice-in-a-decade CPC meeting will direct the economic and political course of China for the next five years, and with it, Latin America’s investment, growth and trade opportunities.
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What happened to Chinese development projects in Latin America?
By William Naylor / wm_naylor /
For years, concern has mounted over the growing economic influence of China in the region, but investment is comparatively small and not a single major infrastructure project has come to fruition.
Foreign Policy & U.S./Latin America Relations
Mexico’s busy week
By Victoria Gaytan / VickyGO /
Mexico wrapped up the summer with an agenda heavy on the U.S. with the second round of NAFTA negotiation talks, the 5th State of the Union and a trip to China.
Economics, Trade & Development
The contrasting goals of the Canadian and American governments in the NAFTA negotiations
By William Naylor / wm_naylor /
Focusing on conflict between a liberal Canadian government and the conservative Trump administration is missing the point. Both sides need to get their acts together.
Economics, Trade & Development
The Guatemala-Honduras customs union: A paradigm shift in regionalism
By Javier Gutiérrez / jantgut /
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The recent launch of a customs union between Guatemala and Honduras marks a paradigm shift in region-building in the Americas. It may offer key lessons to other Latin American countries seeking to leverage their existing interdependence.
Economics, Trade & Development
South Korea: The other Asian country interested in Latin America
By Christopher Sabatini / chrissabatini /
The potential U.S. leadership vacuum in economic and diplomatic matters may be filled by one-time Trans-Pacific Partnership members, like South Korea. Will it be enough?
China
A shifting trade landscape in Latin America favors China and globalization
By William Naylor / wm_naylor /
As China continues to position itself as a global super power, Latin American countries have begun to shift their trade focus outside the Western Hemisphere.
Economics, Trade & Development
El eje de la política internacional está cambiando
By Nicolás Albertoni / N_Albertoni /
Ante un Estados Unidos cada vez mas retraído de América Latina, el liderazgo de China en el plano comercial es incuestionable. Pero ¿será suficiente para penetrar la arena política? Alemania tiene un as bajo la manga que ya empezó a hacerlo jugar.
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