Implications of Signing the FTA Between Colombia and the United States (Spanish).
Implications of Signing the FTA Between Colombia and the United States (Spanish).

Author: Olivier Guyottot

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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At first sight, the Free Trade Agreement between Colombia and the United States of America seems nothing more than a classic commercial treaty involving a regional South American power and the largest economy in the world. In fact, the real extent of such an agreement goes far beyond economic interest for both countries. In an international context more and more unfriendly towards North American domination, Colombia remains a key political ally in this part of the world for the United States, and a strong support in its crusade against terrorism. On the other hand, the amount of money given by the United States remains vital to the financial and logistical cost of Colombia's war against drug 'cartels' and paramilitary organizations. But if the Colombian government clearly can't afford to lose such a support, it can't either let this Free Trade Agreement cast doubts over Colombia's involvement into the existing process of economic and political integration in South America.

Colombia-USA Free Trade Agreement (El TLC Colombia-USA).
Colombia-USA Free Trade Agreement (El TLC Colombia-USA).

Author: Alberto Romero

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13:

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The article explains some possible consequences of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed by Colombia and the United States, discussing the meaning of free trade between the world first economic power and the undeveloped country. Based on the experience of the FTA between Mexico and USA, is discussed how actually this treaty has deepened the structural imbalances of the Mexican economy and society, as an example of the results that Colombians should expect. After analyzing the impact that will have the FTA in Colombia, is concluded that this process will intensify the appendicular character of our economic and social development, within the conditions of actual transnational work division. Finally, is emphasized the country's incapacity to successful face the challenges of the FTA, due to prevailing social, economic and political conditions.

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement

Author: United States International Trade Commission

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages:

ISBN-13:

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"On February 27, 2006, U.S. Trade Representative Rob Portman and Colombia's Minister of Trade, Industry, and Tourism, Jorge Humberto Botero, announced the conclusion of a bilateral free trade agreement. The Administration announced recently that the Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (CTPA) would be signed on November 22, 2006. President Bush notified Congress on August 24, 2006, of his intention to enter into the CTPA. Implementing legislation for the CTPA has not been introduced in the U.S. Congress. The CTPA is a comprehensive trade agreement which, if ratified, would eliminate tariffs and other barriers in goods and services trade between the United States and Colombia. A free trade agreement with Colombia was originally intended to be part of a broader U.S.-Andean free trade agreement (FTA), including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru."--p. 1.

Importing Into the United States
Importing Into the United States

Author: U. S. Customs and Border Protection

Publisher:

Published: 2015-10-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781304100061

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Explains process of importing goods into the U.S., including informed compliance, invoices, duty assessments, classification and value, marking requirements, etc.

Lessons from NAFTA
Lessons from NAFTA

Author: Luis Serven

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2004-11-15

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 0821383744

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Analyzing the experience of Mexico under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), 'Lessons from NAFTA' aims to provide guidance to Latin American and Caribbean countries considering free trade agreements with the United States. The authors conclude that the treaty raised external trade and foreign investment inflows and had a modest effect on Mexico's average income per person. It is likely that the treaty also helped achieve a modest reduction in poverty and an improvement in job quality. This book will be of interest to scholars and policymakers interested in international trade and development.

Handbook of Deep Trade Agreements
Handbook of Deep Trade Agreements

Author: Aaditya Mattoo

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2020-09-23

Total Pages: 768

ISBN-13: 1464815542

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Deep trade agreements (DTAs) cover not just trade but additional policy areas, such as international flows of investment and labor and the protection of intellectual property rights and the environment. Their goal is integration beyond trade or deep integration. These agreements matter for economic development. Their rules influence how countries (and hence, the people and firms that live and operate within them) transact, invest, work, and ultimately, develop. Trade and investment regimes determine the extent of economic integration, competition rules affect economic efficiency, intellectual property rights matter for innovation, and environmental and labor rules contribute to environmental and social outcomes. This Handbook provides the tools and data needed to analyze these new dimensions of integration and to assess the content and consequences of DTAs. The Handbook and the accompanying database are the result of collaboration between experts in different policy areas from academia and other international organizations, including the International Trade Centre (ITC), Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), and World Trade Organization (WTO).