Trade facilitation
Trade facilitation refers to the simplification, standardization and harmonization of procedures and associated information flows required to move goods from seller to buyer and to make payment. In simple terms, trade facilitation should streamline customs procedures in order to reduce the time and cost to trade -- essentially, cut the “red tape” at the border. Trade facilitation is a vehicle for economic growth, increased trade competitiveness, deeper regional integration and a better insertion of developing countries into the regional and global value chains.
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News
Conflict in Iran Will Have Effects on Latin America and the Caribbean Throughout 2026, Even if Recent Diplomatic Advances Hold
In a new special report, ECLAC warns that the average price of oil this year will be higher than in 2025, which means that six channels of impact on t...
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 sev...
ECLAC promotes paperless trade in Central America, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic
Regional coordination and technological interoperability are key to advancing paperless and cross-border paperless trade, and to strengthening integra...
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 stren...
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Contact
División Comercio internacional e integración
comercio@cepal.org