The objective of this document is to identify and quantify the deflections of each one of the MERCOSUR member countries with respect to a common external tariff policy. A detailed description of the mechanisms that generate those deflections in each country is presented.

The objective of this document is to analyze the tariff component of the MERCOSUR common trade policy, in order to determine the effective level of harmonization reached between member countries. The common trade policy and its creation process are described, indicating the main deflections from...