trade
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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…