Deep integration, as defined by Simone Claar and Andrea Nölke, means trade agreements which not only contain rules on tariffs and conventional non-tariff trade restrictions, but which also regulate the business environment in a more general sense. Issues of deep integration include competition policy, investor rights, product standards, public procurement and intellectual property rights, for example.
Canada and United States Deep integration can also specifically refer to the harmonization of policies and regulations of Canada and the United States.
Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru In 2011, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru initiated steps to create a Deep Integration bloc.
May 2011 meeting between Chile, Columbia, Mexico and Peru
It is called "The Pacific Alliance".CNN article
See also Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement
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