The US and China look set to go head-to-head with trade tariffs and a more protectionist outlook.
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Incoming US president has repeatedly stated that Beijing is ‘operating’ the crucial waterway – an untruth, but one that gets at Washington’s fears of Beijing’s influence in the region.
If the incoming US president makes good on his tariffs threat, the rest of the world will have to decide how to respond.
Trump’s plans will probably strengthen the US dollar, which could have adverse effects on both the US and wider global economies.
The Red Sea region holds geopolitical importance and has become an arena where local and global interests play out.
COVID-19 and recent geopolitical crises have shown just how vulnerable New Zealand’s supply chain is. Resilience and sustainability will require businesses to find new ways of working,
Migrants play a crucial role in global trade networks.
Recent changes to the ISO management system standards have potential to advance action on climate change and promote global environmental awareness, if implemented properly.
It’s not just size. China’s pragmatic trade strategy, which prioritizes meeting the development needs of its trading partners, has played a key role, too.
African countries require efficient infrastructure networks to boost trade within the region and with the rest of the world.
The US president is ramping up tariffs on Chinese-made products, including a 100% border tax on electric cars.
As of 2022, only Nigeria and Sudan had lower trade-to-GDP ratios.
The European Union is faced with a difficult choice between supporting Ukraine and putting its farmers at a disadvantage.
The recent World Trade Organization conference in Abu Dhabi has again failed to resolve any of the big issues on the table. Power relations rather than rule-based negotiation will fill the void.
As other nations race to restructure their economies in line with a low-carbon future, Australia risks being left behind. An economy-shaping tax on fossil fuels is a conversation we must have.
Spices have been prized commodities for centuries. Today, ‘warm’ flavors boost our health and spirits in fall and winter.
As global warming accelerates, a new study indicates that new trading patterns could develop as an adaptation strategy.
Nigeria’s new marine and blue economy ministry has promise but it must be well run.
The African Union’s membership in the G20 is an important complement to existing strategic partnerships.
Talk of a joint BRICS currency feeds into ‘decline of the dollar’ rhetoric. But it is the economic bloc’s focus on innovation that will reshape the international system.
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