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Divergent Trade Strategies Highlighted at Mercosur Summit

by Geraldine S.
12/07/2022
in Global Trade, Trade Agreements

At the recent summit of the Mercosur nations held in Montevideo, Uruguay, differing views on trade strategy surfaced among the member countries. The summit revealed Uruguay’s strong interest in expanding its foreign market reach, which contrasts with the positions held by Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou emphasized the necessity for Uruguay to “open up to the world”. He announced intentions to negotiate a free trade agreement with China and to pursue membership in the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Lacalle Pou highlighted Mercosur’s protectionist stance and expressed concern over the economic impact of the bloc’s tariffs and trade restrictions, as well as its lack of trade agreements with the world’s major economies. Despite Uruguay’s push for an agreement with China, the Foreign Ministers of Paraguay, Brazil, and Argentina have expressed disapproval. They warned of potential legal and trade sanctions against Uruguay if it pursues independent trade deals, citing the bloc’s requirement for consensus in decision-making. Argentine Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero and President Alberto Fernandez acknowledged issues within the bloc, including growing economic asymmetries among its members since its inception 31 years ago.

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Fernandez agreed on the need to address these disparities. Mercosur, with a combined population of about 295 million, is predominantly led by Brazil and Argentina. The bloc’s primary exports are agricultural products, with China and the United States being its largest trade partners. In 2021, Mercosur reported exports of $339 million and imports of $260 million. Marcel Vaillant, a regional trade expert, pointed out the significant size difference between Uruguay’s economy and those of Brazil and Argentina, noting Uruguay’s smaller scale and preference for open trade policies. Uruguay faces challenges in accessing markets for agri-food products and seeks to improve its market access, as highlighted by Vaillant.

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