U.S. tariffs against Central America harm regional economies, says economist

SAN SALVADOR, June 29 (Xinhua) -- U.S. tariffs targeting Central American exports are unjustified and harmful to regional economies, a Salvadoran economist has said, urging the Central American nations to reduce dependence on the U.S. market.

Across the region, exports may fall 1-2 percent, especially in agriculture and textiles -- key sectors for U.S.-bound trade, warned Oscar Cabrera, president of the Foundati