Latin American Journal of Trade Policy

https://lajtp.uchile.cl/index.php/LAJTP/issue/feed Latin American Journal of Trade Policy 2025-04-28T17:23:57+00:00 Fernando Sossdorf lajtp.iei@uchile.cl Open Journal Systems The Latin American Journal of Trade Policy is an official publication of the Institute of International Studies of the University of Chile. Following an open access policy, the full version of the journal, and individual papers, will be available on-line free of charge. The Latin American Journal of Trade Policy (LAJTP) focusses on trade policy issues in Latin America from a multidisciplinary perspective. A particular aim of the journal is reduce the gap between academia and policymakers. As such, the journal encourages paper submissions on topics related to trade policy formulation, implementation and evaluation; international trade agreements and their impact, including WTO issues and preferential trade agreements; Latin American regional integration processes; and, bilateral trade and investment relations both between Latin American countries and with overseas economies. The journal is interested in publishing papers that draw policy relevant conclusions from academic research, that confront theoretical models with the Latin American experience and that use the specific regional experiences to develop new models. Particular consideration is given to empirical articles using quantitative, qualitative, or a mixed methods approach. We encourage the submission of articles that: <ul> <li class="show">contribute to existing knowledge of trade policy making in Latin America;</li> <li class="show">develop and advance pertinent theories to the region;</li> <li class="show">deal with the gap between academia and policy making;</li> <li class="show">utilize quantitative, qualitative, and mixed method approaches.</li> </ul> All correspondence regarding academic or formal aspects, or any other request related to the Journal, should be addressed to: Editorial Team: <a href="mailto:revista.iei@u.uchile.cl">lajtp.iei@uchile.cl</a> Twitter: <a href="https://lajtp.uchile.cl/index.php/LAJTP/management/settings/twitter.com/latin_iei">@latin_iei</a> https://lajtp.uchile.cl/index.php/LAJTP/article/view/78284 The effects of the Mercosur-European Union Association Agreement on Female Entrepreneurs in Brazil’s Service Sector 2025-03-30T13:16:44+00:00 Juliana Pinheiro da Silva julianapds@hotmail.com

Gender neutrality in international trade relations has been increasingly questioned for years. In order to contribute to a better understanding of this phenomenon, this research had the main objective of understanding the possible effects of the Association Agreement Between Mercosul and the European Union on female Brazilian entrepreneurs in the service sector. The methodology used was based on the UNCTAD Gender Trade Toolbox and relied on the qualitative content analysis of recent literature about the effects of international trade on female workers and entrepreneurs. The effects were divided into positive (more business and job opportunities, better life quality and working conditions, and freedom to make choices) and negative. The results showed that female entrepreneurs would be more positively affected by trade, once they could be integrated into global value chains (GVC), supply services to export-oriented firms and the manufacturing sector and have access to the international market. Nevertheless, cheaper products and services importation may increase the competitiveness of their companies and pull them out of the market, mostly because they are mainly concentrated in small businesses with lower technological capabilities. Women entrepreneurs also face barriers due to their gender roles, such as the responsibilities of unpaid work and gender discrimination. To enable Brazilian female entrepreneurs to maximize their benefits from trade liberalization, enhance their well-being, and seize business opportunities, public policies should be designed to provide women with access to credit, as well as training and education to navigate technological changes. Additionally, redistributive and social provisioning measures should be implemented to promote greater gender equality.

2025-04-30T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Juliana Pinheiro da Silva https://lajtp.uchile.cl/index.php/LAJTP/article/view/78324 Considerations for the Development of Peruvian Olive Oil in the Global Market 2025-04-02T19:19:11+00:00 Pedro Barrientos Felipa pbarrientosf@unmsm.edu.pe

Peru, in recent years, has been driving the largest entry into the international olive oil trade. It is a highly competitive and intense market, with Mediterranean countries in Europe identified as leaders. Peruvian exports increased sixfold between 2015 and 2023. The interviewed experts mention that Peru, due to the characteristics of its product, has favorable prospects, despite climate change and price volatility. In this regard, product development is being investigated, with the following objectives: identifying the characteristics of local production; understanding production, marketing, and the reasons for the success of global brands and producing countries; and the prospects and opportunities for global consumption. The research is qualitative in nature, using an unstructured questionnaire. Nine experts in olive oil production and international trade were interviewed. The results suggest that to continue achieving successful entry, the adaptation of new technologies and new olive varieties must be considered, as well as evaluating the possibility of creating a place-of-origin or producer brand.

2025-04-30T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Pedro Barrientos Felipa https://lajtp.uchile.cl/index.php/LAJTP/article/view/78369 Intraregional trade and desindustrialization in Latin America and the Caribbean in the face of China’s irruption, 1990-2023 2025-04-05T19:11:51+00:00 Miguel Angel Cruz Romero miguel.cruz@huatulco.umar.mx

The objective of this research is to examine intraregional trade in Latin America and the Caribbean, along with its commercial ties with China and the degree of export concentration/diversification by destination in both cases. Additionally, it seeks to quantify the process of deindustrialization in the region. To achieve this, the study employs the following indices: trade introversion, the Herfindahl-Hirschman index, the share of manufacturing value added in GDP, the share of manufacturing employment in total employment, the penetration of manufactured imports, and net external dependence. The central hypothesis posits that, during the analyzed period (1990–2023), the process of intraregional integration in Latin America and the Caribbean has experienced a clear decline. This phenomenon stands in stark contrast to China's growing commercial prominence in the region, whose expansion has been significant. Furthermore, the persistence of an export pattern characterized by high geographic concentration and limited market diversification is observed. Additionally, the analysis reveals an upward trend in regional deindustrialization indicators, completing a broader picture of structural transformations in the region's economy.

2025-04-30T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Miguel Angel Cruz Romero https://lajtp.uchile.cl/index.php/LAJTP/article/view/78440 TRADE AND DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BETWEEN CHILE AND INDIA: EVOLUTION, IMPACTS, AND PERSPECTIVES 2025-04-10T16:30:29+00:00 Patricio Torres-Luque patricio.torres@uniacc.cl Boris Araya Castro boris.araya@ug.uchile.cl Deniss Donoso Muñoz deniss.donoso@ug.uchile.cl

This document analyzes the commercial and diplomatic relations between Chile and India, highlighting their evolution, impacts, and perspectives. It highlights the growth of bilateral trade, driven by the Partial Scope Agreement (PSA) of 2006 and its expansion in 2017. Chile has experienced a significant increase in exports to India, diversifying its portfolio beyond copper, although copper remains a key product. India, as an emerging power, represents an attractive market for Chile due to its growing purchasing power and diversified demand. Additionally, the document explores the opportunities and challenges of this relationship, including diplomatic, cultural, and socio-environmental aspects. It examines the presence of Indian companies in Chile and vice versa, as well as the economic and social impact of these investments. Strategic recommendations are proposed to strengthen trade ties, diversify exchanges, and improve mutual perception between both countries. The importance of optimizing logistics, analyzing trade agreements, expanding into strategic sectors, and fostering academic cooperation and knowledge transfer is emphasized. In conclusion, the potential for continued growth in Chile-India relations is underscored, provided that existing challenges are addressed and emerging opportunities are leveraged.