A November 8 agreement brought an end to a two-decade long trade war involving former European colonies in the Caribbean, but rum tariffs could spur a new trade battle with the United States.
Council of the Americas hosted two journalists to discuss perspectives on the U.S. election from Brazil and Canada and how President Barack Obama's reelection will affect hemispheric policies.
A November 1 panel discussion in Miami examined Europe’s impact on the broader global scenario, Latin America's competitive advantages in the year ahead, and how the election in the United States could affect policy toward Latin America.
Brazil and the United States need to overcome acrimony over agricultural agreements, write COA's Eric Farnsworth and Valeria Souza Cruz. In an AS/COA Viewpoint, they make the case that Washington should reexamine U.S. cotton subsidies as a step toward a common bilateral agenda.
AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth comments on Governor Mitt Romney’s proposal to enhance U.S.-Latin America trade relations.
NTN24 aired the latest joint episode on October 28 focusing on Brazilian companies with an international presence.
Council of the Americas welcomes today’s announcement that the U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement will enter into force on October 31, 2012.