Methodology

How We Track Changes

Atlantic Trade monitors official sources to identify trade policy developments as they are published:

  • EU Official Journal: Daily monitoring of regulations, directives, and implementing acts.
  • National Gazettes: Official publications from Mercosur member states and key trading partners.
  • WTO Documents: Notifications, dispute settlements, and trade policy reviews.
  • Customs Authorities: Tariff schedule updates and enforcement notices.

How We Verify Information

All content is based on primary official sources. We:

  • Link directly to official documents (gazettes, regulations, notices).
  • Cite specific regulation numbers, document IDs, and publication dates.
  • Note when information is preliminary or subject to change.
  • Update content when new official information becomes available.

Content Types

We publish four types of content:

  • News Update: Short, timely reports on newly published measures and policy changes.
  • Explainer: Evergreen guides to trade policy concepts, procedures, and frameworks.
  • Document Brief: Summaries of complex official publications with key takeaways.
  • Case Watch: Tracking of trade defense investigations, disputes, and enforcement actions.

Confidence Levels

When appropriate, we indicate confidence in information:

  • Official: Published in official gazette or from authoritative source.
  • Preliminary: Based on draft documents or unofficial translations.
  • Reported: Information from credible news sources pending official confirmation.

Updates and Corrections

We update content when:

  • Measures are amended or extended.
  • Additional official information becomes available.
  • Errors are identified and corrected.

All significant updates are noted with dates. If you identify an error, please contact us.

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