trade
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As EU’s China trade deficit widens, Germany changes tack to join France’s Beijing pushback
As the EU China trade deficit widens to historic levels, Europe’s two largest economies are aligning to push for aggressive trade defense measures. Following the Franco-German Ministerial Council, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz…
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Troubled Straits: Analyzing Trade Chokepoints in the South China Sea
The South China Sea stands as the world’s most consequential maritime corridor, handling nearly $6.4 trillion in collective trade value in 2024.
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The U.S.-China Trade Relationship
Council on Foreign Relations. The U.S.-China Trade Relationship: What’s Behind the Competition? The backgrounder The U.S.-China Trade Relationship: What’s Behind the Competition? analyzes the dynamics shaping the U.S.-China trade relationship…
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International Trade Policy and Quantitative Models
World Bank. International Trade Policy and Quantitative Models: A Practitioner’s Guide The paper International Trade Policy and Quantitative Models: A Practitioner’s Guide, written by Erhan Artuc and Johan Ortega and…
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How to Promote the Wealth of Nations
IMF. How to Promote the Wealth of Nations Published on March 9, 2026, in Finance & Development, this essay by Michael Spence — Nobel laureate in Economics and Senior Fellow…
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How trade policy can change where water flows
The Transition from Physical Water Management to Trade-Linked Solutions By early 2026, the global water crisis has transitioned from a localized environmental concern to a primary driver of international trade…
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The Supreme Court’s Tariff Decision Could Affect Trump’s China Negotiations
En: Think TanksIn the article “The Supreme Court’s Tariff Decision Could Affect Trump’s China Negotiations,” published by the Council on Foreign Relations, Zongyuan Zoe Liu analyzes how a recent U.S. Supreme Court…
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The 2025 US-China Trade Truce: Strategic De-escalation and Purchase Commitments
A Temporary Pause in Trade Hostilities In October 2025, the People’s Republic of China and the United States reached a significant one-year trade truce following a period of intense escalation.…
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U.S. – Taiwan Trade Agreement Leaves Major Questions Open
Overview of the Reciprocal Trade Agreement The United States and Taiwan finalized a reciprocal trade pact that cuts tariffs on Taiwan goods and expands market access for U.S. exports. Under…
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Tracking Trump’s Trade Deals
Redefining U.S. Trade Policy Since early 2025, sweeping tariff threats sparked a global rush to negotiate new trade arrangements with the United States. Instead of implementing high tariffs, baseline rates…
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Economies Recast Investment Policy for a Changing Goal Landscape
Context of Policy Change Across the Asia-Pacific, investment policies are evolving as global economic conditions become more complex and fragmented. This shift reflects changes in trade, production, digital activity and…
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ABAC Launches 2026 Work Program Under Theme “Openness, Connectivity, Synergy”
2026 ABAC Work Program Focus and Priorities The business community in the Asia-Pacific has started its 2026 work program under the integrated theme “Openness, Connectivity, Synergy.” This theme underscores a…
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Three potential pathways for US – China relations under Trump
En: APEC/PECCU.S.-China relations under Donald Trump’s second presidency have entered an unexpected phase marked by reduced tensions and pragmatic engagement rather than open confrontation. Contrary to widespread expectations, the administration moved…