International Trade Outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean 2018: Stronger regional integration urgent to counter impact of trade conflicts
Abstract
This edition of International Trade Outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean covers 2018 and is divided into three chapters. Chapter I analyses the impact of divergent global growth and trade tensions on trade in the region. Chapter II examines the share of Latin America and the Caribbean in global trade in minerals and metals. The region overall is a net exporter in this sector; however, given the typically low level of processing of its exports, it has the largest share in this category of primary products of all regions in the world. Finally, Chapter III examines whether cross-border e-commerce has the potential to galvanize and diversify exports from the region. Cross-border e-commerce refers to transactions for products and services that are ordered online, platform-enabled, or delivered online.
Abstract
Presentation .-- Summary .-- Chapter I: Trade tensions are worsening the international situation .-- Chapter II: The region in the global minerals and metals trade .-- Chapter III: Cross-border e-commerce as a new driver of exports? .-- Tables.
Translation
Perspectivas del Comercio Internacional de América Latina y el Caribe 2018: las tensiones comerciales exigen una mayor integración regionalPerspectivas do Comércio Internacional da América Latina e do Caribe 2018: As tensões comerciais exigem uma maior integração regional. Documento informativo
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International Trade Outlook for Latin America and the CaribbeanECLAC Subtopics
INNOVATION AND EXPORT DIVERSIFICATION ; INTERNATIONAL TRADE ; MACROECONOMICS ; MINING RESOURCESUnited Nations Subtopics
INTERNATIONAL TRADE ; INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS ; COMPETITIVENESS ; EXPORTS ; MINERALS ; METALS ; ELECTRONIC COMMERCE ; EXPORT PROMOTION ; ECONOMIC INTEGRATION ; TRADE POLICY ; TRADE STATISTICSCountry / Region
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEANen