b'22American Journal ofTransportation ajot.comMercosurPacific AllianceNegotiating Mercosur Relationship(EXPORTScontinued from page 20) Source: USDAperiod, which ends Dec. 16, fresh grapes produced in many Chilean regions will no longer have to endure methyl bromide fumigation. Other, less damaging practices will suit phytosanitary inspectors and thusChilewillovercomeasubstantialcompetitivedisadvantage with Peru.o thErl atina MEricanP roDucErsArgentine and Brazilian growers enjoy geographic, cultural and trade ties with European buyers. But these countries are also regular suppliers to the U.S. Brazil is a major supplier of mangos, grapes, and other fresh prod-ucts for the U.S.Argentine lemons are currently heavily shipped to the U.S. Over the years, that trade has been influenced by whims - that may go beyond phytosanitary science - in the U.S. Argentina and Uruguay are among the many strong suppliers of blueberries for North America.Colombia, of course, is a major banana provider. Colombian avo-cado exports are increasing. Air freighted flowers have long been estab-lished in the U.S. market.'