text OttawaCA The Centre 1997 monographic [2], 31, [8]leaves Reviews CARIFORUM's external trade policy and examines the implications of hemispheric free trade for the region. Analyzes the trade performance of CARICOM and CARIFORUM in the United States and European Union markets and assesses approaches to harmonizing and optimizing their economic relations with Europe and the Americas in terms of the Lom‚ Convention and the Free Trade Areas of the Americas. Considers the impact of a non-unilateral preferential agreement with Europe and suggests mechanisms to protect the trade interests of CARIFORUM countries. Additional copy located in the Office of the Secretary-General 3/7/00 M2LMGR 09.05.06 C397