The newly imposed U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China are reshaping global trade flows, with Latin American (LatAm) economies positioned to capitalize on export opportunities, according to Bank of America (BofA).
Who Stands to Gain?
? Short-Term Beneficiaries? Brazil: Could redirect oil and agricultural exports to the U.S.? Central America & Caribbean (CAC): Gains in food, light manufacturing, and semiconductor chips.
? Long-Term Supply Chain Shifts? Panama, Chile, and Costa Rica are well-positioned for supply chain relocations.? Paraguay, Uruguay, and El Salvador could also benefit from trade diversification.
U.S. Tariffs at a Glance
? Canada & Mexico: 25% tariffs (except 10% on Canadian energy), with a temporary delay.? China: 10% tariffs effective February 3, 2025.
BofA warns that while the 25% tariffs could be short-lived, uncertainty remains, and extended tariffs would further accelerate supply chain shifts.
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