The government of Costa Rica has officially abandoned its bid to join a Pacific trade agreement. The decision follows widespread protests from the country's producer groups, with particular resistance emerging from the agricultural sector. In connection with this policy reversal, the nation's trade minister has been dismissed from their position.
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Costa Rica withdraws from Pacific trade pact bid, dismisses trade minister
Costa Rica has scrapped its application to join a Pacific trade pact following significant opposition from local agricultural producer groups.
Source: The Business Standard