Why Bolsonaro Should Pursue Free Trade with U.S.
Why Bolsonaro Should Pursue Free Trade with U.S.
By
Colin Grabow , Juan Carlos Hidalgo
There are political and technical obstacles to a deal, but a free trade agreement would benefit both countries.
Is a trade agreement in the cards between the Western Hemisphere’s two largest economies?
That’s a possibility offered by U.S. President Donald Trump after the election of a kindred spirit as the new leader of Brazil. Jair Bolsonaro will likely be one of Washington’s closest allies in the Americas, and a free trade agreement would provide a needed boost to Brazil’s struggling economy. It would also help address U.S. frustrations with Brazil’s high tariffs. But reaching such a deal with...
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