Don’t wait for the end of the EU crisis: boost trade among emerging economies, recommends Brazil

Wednesday, September 19th 2012 - 21:15 UTC

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Brazilian finance minister Guido Mantega said that resolving Europe’s economic problems are likely to drag out over coming years due to a complex and slow process of decision-making in the region and recommended emerging economies to promote domestic consumption and trade among them. Read full article

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Pirat-Hunter
His advise are the wisest words I heard in the past 10 years.
Sep 19th, 2012 - 10:20 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Ken Ridge
More common sense rather than wise, why wait for a lagging economy if yours is thriving.
Sep 20th, 2012 - 09:52 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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brucey-babe
Can`t argue with common sense.
Sep 20th, 2012 - 10:30 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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vestias
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Sep 20th, 2012 - 10:36 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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GeoffWard2
“'Don’t wait for the end of the EU crisis: boost trade among emerging economies”, recommends Brazil' (Mantega)

The UK, in particular, would be very pleased to develop powerful trading relationships and long-term trade agreements.

The EU would like this to be done 'bloc-to-bloc'.

Mercosur is a totally disfunctional bloc; the EU somewhat less so.

Until Mercosur becomes functional, the best strategy is 'bilateral' ...
the Rousseff - Cameron talks might be the catalyst.
Sep 20th, 2012 - 02:13 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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British_Kirchnerist
Whether wise or just common sense, he's certainly right. Now for those of us in Europe to get our act together and recognise austerity isn't working...
Sep 25th, 2012 - 01:05 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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