Costa Rica aims to strike zero-tariff deal with U.S. soon, set ‘tone’ for Latin America

Costa Rica wants to quickly complete negotiations with the U.S. and strike an agreement that eases new tariffs and can “set the tone” for Latin American engagement with Washington, the country’s trade minister tells Inside U.S. Trade . Officials from Costa Rica’s trade ministry last week traveled to Washington, DC, to continue talks with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Trade Minister Manuel Tovar said in an interview. Costa Rican exports to the U.S. are subject to a 10...