Costa Rica: Yes and No to Pacific AllianceWithin the Economic Council of Government Luis Guillermo Solís' ministers are divided with some favoring openness to international trade, and others wanting to protect vulnerable sectors.Monday, February 16, 2015
The Ministry of Foreign Trade, which is in favor of accession, argues that there are free trade agreements with member countries of the Alliance, meaning that they would only be strengthening commercial ties. On the other side, the Agricultural lobby is against it and states that accession would mean that sectors which have been protected in these agreements would be left vulnerable. Source: Crhoy.com ¿Busca soluciones de inteligencia comercial para su empresa?Costa Rica: Agro Against Pacific AllianceApril 2015 While the government makes further assessments over joining the bloc, the agribusiness sectors is emphasizing the negative consequences of any renegotiation over tariffs. Costa Rica: Entry Into Pacific Alliance Under ConsultationOctober 2014 With opposition from agro-industry, the government has initiated the processes required to join the trade bloc, including a consultation period, which runs until the end of the year. Costa Rica's Enthusiasm for Pacific Alliance CoolsJune 2014 Making it clear that their international trade policies will be more protectionist than those of previous governments, the Solis administration has poured cold water on the accession to the group formed by Mexico, Colombia, Peru and Chile. Costa Rica: Candidate Would Review Pacific Alliance AgreementFebruary 2014 The center-left candidate, Luis Guillermo Solís, would review the conditions to join the block if he wins on April 6th.
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