(Bloomberg) --
Peru is one of the world's most open economies, with trade agreements covering more than 90% of its exports. The 19 agreements in force have helped lift shipments of agricultural and manufactured goods at a time when slower global growth has hurt demand for the country's top export, copper. The government isn't satisfied and is seeking trade agreements with India, Turkey and El Salvador.
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