美洲国家组织秘书长：切断对华贸易将是灾难

Group 1 - The Secretary-General of the Organization of American States, Almagro, emphasized the critical importance of trade with China for Latin America, warning that cutting ties could lead to severe economic disaster [1][3] - Almagro noted that China is either the largest or second-largest trading partner for nearly all Latin American countries, and removing China from trade equations would result in a significant regional economic crisis [3] - In 2024, trade between China and Latin America is projected to reach a historical high of $518.47 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 6.0% [3] Group 2 - Colombia is China's fifth-largest trading partner in Latin America, with trade volume reaching 149.63 billion yuan in 2024, marking a 13.1% increase and exceeding 120 billion yuan for four consecutive years [4] - Argentina is nearing an agreement to export beef offal to China, with expectations that by the first quarter of 2025, China will account for 56.4% of Argentina's total beef exports [4] - China is providing new opportunities for cooperation with Latin American countries, offering more alternatives compared to Europe and the United States [4]