The Impact Of The Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act PDF Download

The 15th report on the impact of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA) on U.S. industries & consumers. The overall effect of CBERA-exclusive imports on the U.S. economy & consumers continued to be negligible in 2000. Based on the upper range estimates & industry analysis, the Commission did not identify any U.S. industries that would face significant negative effects from CBERA-exclusive imports. U.S. imports of the 20 leading CBERA-exclusive items, except two sugar subheadings, produced net welfare gains for U.S. consumers. Extensive charts & tables. Also includes a 33-page report: Do Preferential Trade Agreements Promote Growth?: An Evaluation of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery ActÓ (July 2002).