1、Study on Convergences and Divergences of Free Trade Agreements in the APEC RegionAPEC Policy Support Unit January 2025 Study on Convergences and Divergences of Free Trade Agreements in the APEC Region i Prepared by:Roberto Zapata,Samantha Atayde,Juan Carlos Baker,Hugo Romero,Karime Martnez,Moiss Zav

2、aleta and Eusebio Hidalgo Ansley Consultores Internacionales Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Policy Support Unit Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Secretariat 35 Heng Mui Keng Terrace Tel:(65)6891-9600 Fax:(65)6891-9690 Email:psuapec.org Website:www.apec.org Produced for:Committee on Trade and Inv

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4、text are for purposes of accuracy in reflecting the formal designation of terms in this report,and do not imply the“political status”of any APEC member economy.The authors would like to thank the APEC Committee on Trade and Investment members for their helpful comments and suggestions.The views expr

5、essed in this report are those of the authors and do not represent the views of the APEC member economies.The report was supervised by Carlos Kuriyama,Director at the APEC Policy Support Unit.Chelsea Seah,Researcher at the APEC Policy Support Unit,provided editorial assistance.The analysis conducted

6、 in this report is strictly for research purposes,non-binding in nature and respects APEC mandates.The content does not prejudice APEC member economies positions,rights and commitments in any fora.Study on Convergences and Divergences of Free Trade Agreements in the APEC Region ii TABLE OF CONTENTS