"The vast physical distance of the Pacific Ocean separating Australia and Latin America is no longer a barrier for business engagement," writes AS/COA's Zoe Dauth for the Australian Institute of International Affairs.
The agreement with the European Union means more than trading with Europe.
How the agreement could help Brazil become more competitive – now and in the future.
What are potential consequences for the White House's escalating-tariff proposal? COA Trade Advisory Group members, diplomats, and others share their views.
The White House’s proposal to raise tariffs would hit states like Michigan and Texas the hardest, along with sectors like trucks and vegetables—over an issue Mexico is already addressing.
Amid tensions over U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose escalating tariffs on Mexican imports, Council of the Americas convened experts to discuss potential economic repercussions and dangers for the bilateral relationship.
"Puede que senadores y estados republicanos le digan que los va a lastimar económicamente con los aranceles, y que va a afectar a la economía de EU", dijo Carin Zissis de AS/COA a La Política Online.
