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Everett Eissenstat

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GEO-LAC: The Future of U.S. Trade Policy and Its Implications for ... americas.georgetown.edu Georgetown Americas Institute Nov 12, 2025 12 facts

perspectiveEverett Eissenstat suggests that Latin American governments have the opportunity to play a constructive, active role in plurilateral initiatives regarding investment, standards, and regulatory questions, rather than remaining passive participants in a system designed by other nations.

perspectiveEissenstat advises mid-sized Latin American countries to be present in Washington’s policy debates, align national strategies with current geopolitical realities rather than older paradigms of integration, and invest in domestic human capital.

claimEissenstat warns that Latin American governments failing to engage with the United States could leave the region vulnerable to unilateral measures or a fragmented regulatory environment.

claimEissenstat anticipates that the 2026 USMCA review might introduce significant updates in areas such as export controls, investment screening, and rules of origin designed to prevent tariff circumvention.

perspectiveEissenstat characterizes the tariff strategy of the second Trump administration as deeply transformative.

perspectiveEissenstat believes the United States will increasingly rely on modular frameworks layered on top of existing free trade agreements.

claimEissenstat asserts that regional dynamics in migration, visa policy, foreign aid, and counternarcotics strategy are increasingly intertwined with economic outcomes for Latin America.

claimEverett Eissenstat attributes the structural tensions within the World Trade Organization to the rise of emerging economies with systems that diverge from market principles, the institution's reliance on litigation over negotiation, and its inability to establish new rules regarding industrial subsidies, state-owned enterprises, and market distortions.

perspectiveEverett Eissenstat characterizes the current global trade environment as a point of rupture rather than a temporary adjustment, signaling a transition toward a new global trading order.

claimEissenstat argues that Latin American governments have a significant opportunity to partner with Washington and U.S. firms to establish new supply relationships, secure investment, and shape global norms for strategic resources.

accountOn November 12, 2025, the Georgetown Americas Institute hosted a discussion featuring Everett Eissenstat, a senior partner at Squire Patton Boggs and former U.S. trade official, and Antoni Estevadeordal, a resident fellow at the institute.

perspectiveDespite its shortcomings, Everett Eissenstat asserts that the World Trade Organization remains essential because it serves as an incubator for ideas and a forum that anchors the commitments governments use to manage disputes.