Roberto Echandi
Roberto Echandi is a non-resident member of the World Trade Institute at the University of Bern, recognized for his insights into global trade dynamics. He recently discussed the effects of U.S. tariffs on Costa Rica, highlighting that while the minimum 10% tariff presents some advantages, it could still lead to higher import costs and negatively impact Costa Rican exports.
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Roberto Echandi, del World Trade Institute, lo resume así: 'La excepción textil para DR-Cafta prácticamente no tiene efecto para Costa Rica al no ser un exportador textil.'
Esta es la realidad que Trump le receta a Costa Rica para los próximos 150 días. Es el país menos beneficiado del Cafta
Costa Rica· 2026-02-24
Roberto Echandi suggested that Costa Rica should strategize to mitigate the impact of the tariffs.
Nuevo arancel a Costa Rica: Trump impone impuesto global del 10% tras fallo de Corte Suprema contra sus tarifasCosta Rica· 2026-02-21
Roberto Echandi stated that the success of neighboring Central American countries shows the ineffectiveness of Comex in Washington.
¿Por qué El Salvador y Guatemala sí llegaron a un acuerdo con Estados Unidos y Costa Rica no?Costa Rica· 2025-11-15
Roberto Echandi, a non-resident member of the World Trade Institute, coincides with the vision of strengthening cross-border services.
De dispositivos médicos a inteligencia artificial: los próximos pilares de las exportaciones de Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-10-13
Roberto Echandi, a non-resident member of the World Trade Institute, called for a serious dialogue on competitiveness in the country.
7 acciones urgentes para que Costa Rica recupere su competitividad: empresarios dan sus opcionesCosta Rica· 2025-08-10
Roberto Echandi is a non-resident member of the World Trade Institute at the University of Bern, Switzerland.
¿Cómo afectaría el conflicto en Medio Oriente a la economía de Costa Rica?Costa Rica· 2025-06-24
Roberto Echandi, a non-resident member of the World Trade Institute, warned that tariffs will increase the cost of imported products in the U.S.
Aranceles de Trump marcan un golpe de timón a la economía global. ¿Cómo afecta a Costa Rica?Costa Rica· 2025-04-05
