Tag Archives: Argentina

U.S. Treaty Practice — Hostage to Unrealistic Demands?

          Treaty practice is an essential aspect of U.S. foreign policy. It is particularly important in trade and finance matters — from the WTO to bilateral investment treaties to international antitrust cooperation agreements.       Treaty practice is important also to a … Continue reading

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Mexico G-20 Meeting Promises Not to Use Trade Restrictions to Promote Business — How Long Will this Last? We’ll See.

The G-20  meeting recently concluded in Mexico with a  promise by countries not to protect their businesses by restricting trade (“stand-still agreement”). This is somewhat of a success in light of creeping protectionism and the declining global economy. How long observing this … Continue reading

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Resource Nationalism and Nationalization in Latin America? — Will this lead to a Trade War?

Three Questions: Is resource nationalism and nationalization back in Latin America? Will this cause a trade war? What will foreign investors do in light of these developments?  Here are some recent trade and investment items: …. Argentina expropriated the Argentine … Continue reading

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