What Might the year 2035 Bring for China’s Trade with Latin America?

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Trade between China and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) experienced dramatic growth since the early 2000s. By 2035, trade values will likely reach unprecedented levels. Providing greater insight into future commercial scenarios, this report outlines four scenarios for China-LAC trade through 2035. It aims to trigger policy discussions and influence actions based on how this growing relationship may evolve. The report shows that China and the United States will probably account for similar shares of the region’s overall trade, but with important distinctions across LAC countries.