"Is China more friend than foe for countries like Brazil and Mexico? A study to be published in Americas Quarterly journal this week shows that the relationship is actually quite well balanced," writes Forbes.com's Kenneth Rapoza.

Increased Chinese investment in Latin America presents a trade policy challenge for the United States, writes AS/COA’s Christopher Sabatini for this op-ed in The Miami Herald.

Council of the Americas submitted to the Office of the United States Trade Representative comments regarding Canada’s expression of interest in the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Council of the Americas submitted to the Office of the United States Trade Representative comments regarding Mexico’s expression of interest in the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

With passage of the U.S. free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea, COA's Eric Farnsworth explores what's next for the hemispheric trade agenda.

Panelists shared predictions on the economic, financial, and trade outlook for the Americas in 2012, including growth rates and expanding ties with Asia.

President Obama's strengthening ties with Asia is understandable, but should not come at the expense of U.S. relationships in the Americas, argues COA's Eric Farnsworth for the Latin American Herald Tribune.