While free trade agreements and other intermediary trade agreements allow emerging nations increased access to markets, many low- and middle-income countries lack the capacity required to meet global standards. Deficiencies in quality of product, speed of transport, or quality of regulation can prevent countries from reaping the benefits of trade agreements, particularly with the United States. This report of the CSIS Congressional Task Force on Trade Capacity Building--cochaired by Representatives Charles Boustany (R-LA) and Jared Polis (D-CO)--focuses on how projects to build trade capacity...
While free trade agreements and other intermediary trade agreements allow emerging nations increased access to markets, many low- and middle-income co...
