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AmericasMarch 1 2017

A more positive picture for Latin America, but Trump looms large

A recovering Brazil and Argentina, the potential impact of Donald Trump's protectionist policies, the role of China and the fortunes of intra-regional trade blocs are the topics of discussion for the Latin America experts participating in The Banker's roundtable discussion. Edited by Silvia Pavoni.
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The Banker has polled a select group of economists about Latin America’s prospects and threats, as the global discourse over trade and international relations takes unprecedented turns and reshapes itself around new drivers. Participants discussed the improved outlook of Brazil and Argentina, Mexico’s North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta) scare, the potential spread of the Pacific Alliance principles and rules to others in the region, beyond the trade bloc’s current members of Chile, Peru, Colombia and Mexico, infrastructure shortfalls, as well as the ever-growing influence of China on Latin American trade.

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Silvia Pavoni is editor in chief of The Banker. Silvia also serves as an advisory board member for the Women of the Future Programme and for the European Risk Management Council, and is part of the London council of non-profit WILL, Women in Leadership in Latin America. In 2019, she was awarded an honorary fellowship by City University of London.
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