Integrating Latin America and the Caribbean: Potential effects of removing tariffs and streamlining non-tariff measures

15 February 2021 | Publication

Work area(s)

International trade and integration

Topic(s)

International trade South-South trade Trade policy and trade agreements

Integrating Latin America and the Caribbean: Potential effects of removing tariffs and streamlining non-tariff measures

- Author: Dolabella, Marcelo; Durán Lima, José Elías
- Physical description: 70 páginas.
- Publisher: ECLAC
- UN symbol (Signature): LC/TS.2020/113
- Date: 15 February 2021

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Abstract

This study analyses the impact of reducing intraregional trade barriers in the context of a free trade agreement in Latin America and the Caribbean. It concludes that a full tariff reduction and elimination of non-tariff measures would have positive impacts on trade, production, welfare and employment across the region.

Table of contents

  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • I. Tariff protection
  • II. Non-tariff measures (NTMs)
  • III. Estimated bilateral total protection
  • IV. A Latin American Free Trade Agreement (FTA): incorporating NTMs into a CGE framework
  • Conclusions.

SDG(s)

1. No poverty