1. North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

This agreement involved Canada, Mexico, and the

United States. It aimed to promote trade and investment by eliminating tariffs and reducing non-tariff
barriers among the member countries¹.

2. Central American-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR).This trade agreement

includes the United States, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and the Dominican
Republic. It facilitates trade by addressing various aspects such as tariffs, intellectual property rights, and
labor standards¹.

3. European Union (EU): The EU is a powerful regional trade bloc that encompasses 27 European
countries. It promotes economic integration by allowing free movement of goods, services, capital, and
people within its member states¹.

4. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC): APEC is a forum that includes 21 Pacific Rim economies.
Although it's not a traditional trade agreement, APEC aims to enhance economic cooperation and
sustainable development in the region¹.

5. Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for a Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). This agreement
involves 11 countries across the Asia-Pacific region. It covers various trade-related areas, including
tariffs, investment, and intellectual property rights¹.

6. European Union–Mercosur Trade Agreement. The EU and Mercosur (a South American trade bloc)
reached an agreement to enhance trade relations. It aims to reduce tariffs and promote economic
cooperation between the two regions¹.

7. Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) RCEP involves the Association of Southeast
Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries along with six of their major trading partners (China, Japan, South
Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and India). It's one of the largest trade agreements globally, covering
various aspects of trade and investment¹.
8. Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) in Africa**: The CFTA aims to create a single market for goods and
services across the African continent. It seeks to boost intra-African trade and economic integration¹.

These agreements play a crucial role in shaping international trade and economic relations. While some
focus on reducing tariffs (referred to as "shallow" agreements), others cover a broader range of policy
areas (known as "deep" agreements) to enhance cooperation and welfare¹. If you'd like more
information about any specific agreement, feel free to ask!

(1) Regional Trade Agreements - World Bank Group. https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/regional-

integration/brief/regional-trade-agreements.

(2) WTO | Understanding the WTO - Regionalism: friends or rivals?.

https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/whatis_e/tif_e/bey1_e.htm.

(3) Regional trade agreements - OECD. https://www2.oecd.org/trade/topics/regional-trade-

agreements/.

(4) Regional trade agreements - OECD. https://www.oecd.org/trade/topics/regional-trade-agreements/.