摘要: |
This paper examines trade and investment trends in the Mercosur countries in the context of both the Mercosur agreement and unilateral policy changes implemented by member nations to spur economic growth. Profiles of the four charter members provide a synopsis of their macroeconomic performance and of the government policies, reforms, and remaining barriers affecting trade and foreign investment. To illustrate these trends and the outlo ok for U.S. firms in these markets, the report also profiles five leading U.S. export industries that account for about 25 percent of U.S. exports to Mercosur countries. These leading U.S. export industries include power generation equipment, motor vehicles and parts, medical devices and equipment, computer equipment and parts, and telecommunications equipment. For each industry, the paper provides a summary of a key bloc member’s industry structure and recent market developments, an assessment of intra-Mercosur trade, a discussion of factors affecting market access for U.S. goods, and information on industry-specific tariff and nontariff barriers. |