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Well, what impact has China had on the industrial development of Latin America, particularly in the case of three key economies – Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico? According to this report’s authors, while Chinese engagement has affected all three countries, its impact has varied. Brazil and Argentina, for example, have experienced significantly different changes to their export bases and industrial sectors, while Mexico now exports fewer commodities to China. Overall, the report finds that granting China market economy status is likely to worsen an already difficult economic situation for many Latin American industries.