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Bilateral deal-making involving governments of Latin America, the US and Canada.

last update: May 2012

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Trump and trade: Five things to watch
4-Jan-2017     The Hill
All eyes are turning to see whether Donald Trump will fulfill his promise to overhaul U.S. trade policy.
Trump to name Lighthizer as trade representative, tap Pence adviser for West Wing
3-Jan-2017     Washington Post
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate Robert E. Lighthizer as the U.S. trade representative, recruiting to his Cabinet a veteran of the Reagan administration.
Peru’s trade agreement with Honduras takes effect in 2017
2-Jan-2017     Peru Reports
The negotiations broke off in June 2011 and the two countries signer the agreement in Lima in May 2015.
Argentina is back in the BIT negotiation arena
21-Dec-2016     Investment Claims
The recent signature of the Argentina-Qatar Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) and the imminent signature of an Argentina-Japan BIT represent a shift in Argentina’s BIT policy.
Canadian, U.S. businesses passive toward trade deals
19-Dec-2016     Global Trade
Research reveals businesses across the continent have a strong indifference toward free trade agreements.
What will the Trump presidency mean for Latin America?
17-Nov-2016     In Homeland Security
There has been no overarching ‘Latin America’ policy under the outgoing administration. This overall situation will largely remain the same under the Trump administration.
U.S. & Argentina work to strengthen trade ties
2-Nov-2016     Wisconsin Ag Connection
Macri indicated his country could eventually sign a free trade agreement with the U.S., and Obama said the two nations could more immediately address trade issues through a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA).
Interview: Regional integration more urgent for LatAm to face rise of "mega-blocs"
19-Aug-2016     Xinhua
Emerging giant trade blocs around the world make it "more urgent" than ever for Latin American countries to achieve regional integration and compete, a United Nations officer has told Xinhua in a recent interview.
Uruguay to sign free trade agreement with Chile
3-Aug-2016     Latin America Herald Tribune
President Tabare Vazquez said that Uruguay planned to sign a free trade agreement with Chile, expanding south-to-south cooperation and regional integration.
Argentina and Mexico pledge to reach “absolute integration and free trade”
2-Aug-2016     Merco Press
Argentina and Mexico agree on the need to reach absolute integration and free trade, as part of the closer bilateral relations confirmed with the visit to Buenos Aires of Mexican head of state Enrique Peña Nieto.