As Colombia marks the twelfth year of its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States, President Gustavo Petro’s administration is poised to significantly reshape this international economic partnership. This FTA, initiated in 2012, originally aimed to bolster both nations’ economies through increased trade liberalization. Throughout the agreement’s lifespan, Colombia significantly expanded its U.S. market […]
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