Chile 2013 Blog: Japan Joins TPP, Boosts Trade Ties with Chile
With Japan joining the fold of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, Chile and the Asian...
Summary: Mexico Competitiveness Forum
What is Mexico's economic outlook and how can the country boost growth? Panelists at a COA forum explored these topics, along with challenges for expanding innovation.
Ecuador Weighs Asylum Request, Stands Up to U.S. Again
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Mercedes Alvaro, Sara Schaefer Muñoz and José de Córdoba
Granting asylum to Edward Snowden could hit hard Ecuador’s economy as trade relations with the U.S. may be impaired, suggests AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth.
Bogota 2013 Blog: Panel – Free-Trade Agreements and Competitiveness
Panelists analyzed the advances made in foreign trade agreements and competitiveness.
The Looming U.S.-China Rivalry over Latin America
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Gary Regenstreif
As the U.S. and China seek economic partnerships, Latin America expects to be treated in a "real partnership rather than in a patronizing way", comments COA's Eric Farnsworth.
Piñera and Humala's DC Visits Showcase Asia-Pacific Connections
Trips to the White House by the presidents of Chile and Peru spotlighted the latest efforts toward Pacific Rim integration.