AS/COA Online looks at the origins, structure, and debates defining one of Latin America’s largest trade blocs.
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The president-elect threatened 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada and 10 to 20 percent rates globally. Learn about the hemispheric trade relationship.
Ahead of renegotiation, Mexico can use its leverage to strengthen economic ties with the U.S. and Canada, writes an expert.
"China under Xi Jinping has been keen to develop relations with Mexico," said AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth to the Financial Times.
Las relaciones comerciales con la región podrían ser más complicadas en el segundo gobierno de Trump, dijo el vicepresidente de Políticas de AS/COA.
"Peru shows the undeniable power of trade agreements to drive growth," said AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth at an event during the APEC summit in Lima.
"China has entered the region aggressively [...] and is prepared to remain there for the long term," said AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth to Reuters.