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 SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) - From Mexican cement to Brazilian plywood, Latin American makers of construction materials see a business opportunity in the rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Katrina — and a chance to breach trade barriers that limit U.S. sales of their goods.
Many exporters hope Katrina will accomplish what Latin American politicians and business leaders have failed to do: Convince American authorities to lower or eliminate tariffs on imports from emerging economies.
Even if the trade doors slam shut after the U.S. Gulf Coast rebuilds, exporters see the current opening as a chance to build long-term business relationships with American buyers.
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