Uruguay trade deals will be key to boost recovery
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Significance The move is part of a trade offensive by President Luis Lacalle Pou, who has instructed the foreign ministry to explore possible FTAs with other countries as well. In a region marked by political conflicts and instability, Uruguay is also seeking to position itself as a model country for investors despite its small domestic market. Impacts Feasibility studies for the possible FTA with China will be done by the end of this year. Planned extra-Mercosur trade talks will clash with Mercosur norms and Argentina’s rejection of extra-bloc trade talks. The outcome of a possible referendum on the government’s key reform package is not yet clear.
2019 ◽
Vol 10
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pp. 686-707
2017 ◽
Vol 35
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pp. 509-527
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2016 ◽
Vol 30
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pp. 891-907
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