Efectos para el sector lácteo colombiano con el TLC para EE. UU

Abstract

This research seeks to evaluate the effects of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Colombia and the United States on the Colombian dairy sector. The FTA has generated an imbalance in the trade balance of the dairy sector, increasing dependence on imported products and putting the competitiveness of national production at risk. To evaluate the effects of the FTA on the Colombian dairy sector, analyzing the behavior of imports and exports, identifying the behavior of tariff quotas and determining the dynamics of dairy production. Desk research will be employed, collecting and analyzing information from secondary sources such as reports, academic articles, official statistics, and legal documents related to the dairy sector and NAFTA. A qualitative approach is taken to understand the underlying dynamics and relationships. It is expected to identify the main impacts of the FTA on the Colombian dairy sector, providing key information for decision-making in economic and agroindustrial policies, with a detailed analysis of the asymmetric conditions and the impact on small and medium-sized producers. The implications of the results obtained will be analyzed, proposing strategies for adaptation and improvement of the competitiveness of national producers, contributing to the formulation of more effective public policies that allow inclusive and equitable growth.