Services Trade in the Western Hemisphere

by Sherry Stephenson

Deals with the main issues relevant to the liberalization of services trade at the multilateral and regional levels. Examines the scope, content, and liberalizing approach of subregional agreements in the Western Hemisphere, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement and those promulgated by the Andean Community. Evaluates the extent of liberalization of services trade achieved to date at the multilateral and subregional levels. Discusses options for improvements in the context of the ongoing Free Trade Area of the American negotiations.