Noviembre 06, 2005
Evo Courting China?
Evo Morales rejects the free trade agreement coveted by George Bush. Without a doubt, other countries beside the U.S. would love to get its hands on the natural gas. China has emerged as one of those potential partners, but a deal with that gian econonmy may bring about mixed and unfavorable results.
Morales said part of the model could sidestep economic relations with the United States in favor of increased trade with China. Chile and Brazil have also explored strengthening those ties, with mixed results. Brazil granted China market economy status last year, but a flood of inexpensive Chinese imports has undercut local producers, much to Lula's disappointment.
Some of the products exported by China would be a direct threat to the microbusinesses and artesans that the MAS' economic platform revolves around.
Posted by eduardo at Noviembre 6, 2005 12:39 AM