European and Chinese trade competition in third markets: the case of Latin America

The degree of competition between China and the EU in Latin America has increased over time. Before 2007, China and the EU competed less with each other, partly reflecting the fact that China was mainly exporting low-quality products. However, the elasticity of substitution has increased since 2007, reflecting China’s ascent up the value-added chain. We also look at competition between China and the EU in the key EU sectors that export to Latin America. We find that China-EU competition is fiercer in electrical machinery and road vehicles. This finding should be a wake-up call to Europe in its quest to remain competitive at the global leve..
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