“China’s growing influence appears to have some drawbacks in Latin America. Beijing has targeted countries such as Guatemala and outraged retailers in Brazil. The blockade of Guatemalan goods is one of several minor conflicts beginning to overshadow [China’s course](https://www.dw.com/en/china-economy/t-64413376) in Latin America, which has long been oriented toward growth and expansion.”
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Whelp, what did I say? Only the West believes in free trade, China or most other nations mercantilist economic models don’t the work once they encounter themselves and their protectionism.
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“China’s growing influence appears to have some drawbacks in Latin America. Beijing has targeted countries such as Guatemala and outraged retailers in Brazil. The blockade of Guatemalan goods is one of several minor conflicts beginning to overshadow [China’s course](https://www.dw.com/en/china-economy/t-64413376) in Latin America, which has long been oriented toward growth and expansion.”
Whelp, what did I say? Only the West believes in free trade, China or most other nations mercantilist economic models don’t the work once they encounter themselves and their protectionism.