Costa Rica Extends CPTPP Review, Consults Productive Sector Before Signing

Costa Rica's government, led by Laura Fernández, will extend its analysis of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) until late November, consulting the productive sector before deciding on signature. This signals a cautious, consultative approach to a major trade agreement, with the outcome uncertain. The decision matters as it could reshape Costa Rica's trade integration and signal regional trade policy trends.