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EU may struggle to enforce social standards via trade

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EU

In 2020 the European Commission appointed a Chief Trade Enforcement Officer for the first time, signalling that Brussels is intent on enhancing its capacity to enforce standards…

Bilateralism will be central to Indian trade policy

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INDIA

The IPEF, led by the United States and designed to deepen economic cooperation between members, involves four key pillars. India was the only member not to agree to the…

US-China tariffs worsen ASEAN middle-income trap fears

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INTERNATIONAL

Economic impact of the US-China tariffs.

EU-Iran payment scheme to focus on humanitarian trade

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EU/IRAN

EU-Iran humanitarian trade.

Incoherent US trade plans may get nastier not clearer

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UNITED STATES

US trade policy.

Outreach could bring economic rewards to North Korea

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NORTH KOREA

The outlook for North Korea's economy.

China-South Korea trade relationship will transform

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CHINA/SOUTH KOREA

New developments in China-South Korea economic relations.

Parallel imports continue to support Russia’s economy

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RUSSIA

Parallel imports have played a crucial role in securing the supply of goods for the Russian economy. The creation and management of parallel import channels is now an important…

Tough economic challenges await Taiwan president-elect

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TAIWAN

The election in January of Lai Ching-te as president signalled continuity in economic policy, and economic pressure from Beijing has to date had limited effect. However, Lai faces…

EU tech controls on China will not toe US line

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EU

This has led the EU to adopt tools and risk assessments for controlling China’s access to European ‘critical technologies’. These moves are driven by sectional European…