REBALANCING AND THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF TRADE

A DIPLOMATIC PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

The world order is going through a period of great transformation, in which Brazil is a relevant actor and can influence the course of changes as well as is affected by them. In such context, the present text brings a scenario analysis of the uncertainties and points to possible lines of evolution mainly on the trade front, pointing suggestions and recommendations regarding Brazilian trade policy. This text is not properly an academic paper, but rather a contribution to the debate of Brazilian trade policy from a diplomat with an extensive experience in trade negotiation.