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Given the United States’ New Tariff Policy, Latin American and Caribbean Countries Should Diversify their Trade Relations and Strengthen Regional Integration
According to ECLAC’s latest annual report on international trade, the region’s countries face, on average, lower tariffs in the United States than several of that country’s main trading partners, which opens up some opportunities for expanding their market share.
Latin America and the Caribbean Accelerate the Adoption of Artificial Intelligence, though Challenges Remain in Investment, Talent, and Governance
ECLAC and CENIA Chile launch the third edition of the Latin American Artificial Intelligence Index (ILIA 2025).
Republic of Korea and ECLAC Explore Strategies to Foster Innovation and Support Inclusive Economic Development
The Korea Development Institute (KDI) and the United Nations regional commission held a seminar on digital innovation and sustainable growth in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Authorities and Experts Call for Joint Efforts to Align Trade Policies with Sustainability Goals
During a high-level conference held at ECLAC, trade and sustainability thought leaders from across Latin America came together to advocate for a strengthened international trade system and better alignment of global commerce with the world community’s commitment to sustainable development. A number of speakers emphasized the value of cooperation on ideas to remake the trade system to be fit for purpose, especially in times of crisis such as the present.