Integration in MotionInternational Scenarion232 Nairobi I: Agreement to Eliminate Agricultural Subsidies The historic summit in Kenya also led to the relaunch of the WTO as the guiding body for world trade.Federico Mazzella21 December, 2015
Central America and MexicoIntegration in Motionn232Regional Panorama Costa Rica Suspends its Involvement in SICA over the Stranded Cuban Migrant Crisis Costa Rica has decided to leave the political body of the bloc over its differences with the other members in relation to the Cuban…Federico Mazzella21 December, 2015
Integration in Motionn232The SME Space Exporting: 6 Reasons to Take the Plunge Exporting generates twice the chance of success as operating solely in the domestic market, according to a study conducted by IHS Global Insight and…Federico Mazzella21 December, 2015
Integration in MotionInternational Scenarion232 Nairobi II: the WTO Eliminates Tariffs on Technological Products The WTO Ministerial Conference in Kenya made progress on tariff elimination for 201 high-tech goods.Federico Mazzella21 December, 2015
Integration in Motionn232Regional PanoramaSouthern Cone Brazil and Uruguay Agree to Free Trade in the Automotive Sector As of January 1, 2016, bilateral trade in automotive industry products will be duty free, replacing the tariff-rate quota scheme.Federico Mazzella21 December, 2015
Integration in Motionn232Regional PanoramaSouthern Cone Brazil Makes Progress on Regulatory Harmonization with the United States The two countries signed various agreements on regulatory convergence and patents and made progress on other areas of joint work.Federico Mazzella21 December, 2015
Andean GroupIntegration in Motionn232Regional Panorama WTO Rules on Colombia’s Trade Measures The WTO ruled that a Colombian tariff on textile and footwear imports from Panama is not compatible with the GATT.Federico Mazzella21 December, 2015
Andean GroupIntegration in Motionn232Regional Panorama Chile–Thailand FTA Enters into Force The free trade agreement (FTA) between Chile and Thailand will favor trade flows and, eventually, investment between the two countries.Federico Mazzella21 December, 2015
Andean GroupIntegration in Motionn232Regional Panorama Pacific Alliance at the APEC Summit The presidents of the Pacific Alliance countries and the leaders of the Asia–Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) met in the Philippines.Federico Mazzella21 December, 2015