Business Needs to Speak Up on Trade

Tuesday, July 14, 2009  |  The Wall Street Journal

"We are at a tipping point. If national leaders turn to protectionism for domestic political reasons, we'll likely see policies that do lasting damage to global trade flows" writes UPS CEO Scott Davis in an op-ed for The Wall Street Journal. ... Read More

Rich Nations Must Act on Free Trade

Tuesday, July 7, 2009  |  Financial Times

Writing in Financial Times, AS/COA Chairman William R. Rhodes calls for countries to avoid protectionist measures at the upcoming Group of Eight summit and to back up the pro-trade rhetoric of the recent G20 meeting with concrete action. ... Read More

In Ottawa, Colombian President Builds Case for Free Trade Pact

Friday, June 12, 2009

A Canadia-Colombia free trade deal awaits parliamentary approval in Ottawa. Canadian Senator Pamela Wallin writes that, despite resistance among some members of Parliament, "Colombia needs a helping hand—not a cold shoulder." ... Read More

¡Hasta la irrelevancia siempre!

Tuesday, June 9, 2009  |  Christopher Sabatini  |  El Diario/La Prensa

The OAS' recent decision to allow Cuba to reenter its ranks was largely a symbolic vote, which detracted attention from the deeper hemispheric problems of poverty, inequality, and security. ... Read More

Rethinking Panama

Sunday, May 31, 2009  |  Eric Farnsworth  |  Poder

With trade a hard sell in Washington these days, it's time for the White House to actively support a free trade agreement with Panama, argues COA's Eric Farnsworth in Poder. The election of businessman Ricardo Martinelli as Panama's new president demonstrates the country's commitment to global commerce as a means to economic growth. ... Read More

Colombia Congress Clears a Hurdle for Uribe's Reelection: But Will He Run?

Thursday, May 21, 2009  |  AQ Web Exclusive

Earlier this week, Colombian lawmakers approved a controversial referendum bill that paves the way for President Álvaro Uribe to seek a third consecutive term in office. While Uribe has not said whether he intends to run again, he has certainly done nothing to discourage the idea. ... Read More

Latinoamérica necesita mas que buena voluntad

Monday, May 11, 2009  |  Christopher Sabatini  |  El Diario/La Prensa

In this article for El Diario/La Prensa, AS/COA's Christopher Sabatini argues that, in the wake of the recent Summit of the Americas, concrete steps must be taken to capitalize on the good will created by the new administration’s fresh approach to its Latin neighbors. (en español | in English) ... Read More

Free Trade, Green Trade

Wednesday, May 6, 2009  |  <i>The New York Times</i>

Lawyer Daniel M. Price argues that eliminating tariffs on clean technology products offers a way to kill two birds with one stone, combining a push against trade protectionism with a commitment to green, sustainable energy. COA's Trade Advisory Group made a similar recommendation in their January 2009 report on the hemispheric growth agenda. ... Read More

The Mexico Challenge

Wednesday, April 15, 2009  |  Eric Farnsworth  |  Poder

"The calculus is simple: if we can’t get it right with Mexico, our closest Latin neighbor both literally and figuratively, we’ll have trouble with the rest of our hemispheric agenda," writes COA's Eric Farnsworth in an article for Poder. ... Read More