Latin American exporters angling to profit from Katrina rebuilding, get tariffs suspended

Posted on: September 22nd, 2005
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From Mexican cement to Brazilian plywood, Latin American makers of construction materials see a business opportunity in the rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Katrina ”” and a chance to breach trade barriers that limit U.S. sales of their goods.

Many exporters hope Katrina will accomplish what Latin American politicians and business leaders have failed to do: Convince American authorities to lower or eliminate tariffs on imports from emerging economies.

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