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New harmful trade interventions will fall into 2024

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INT

Trade protectionism grew in 2020 and 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Near- and friend-shoring markedly alter trade flows

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INT

The United States, Europe and Japan are trading more together and less with China, which is trading more with Russia

Panama Canal woes may boost interest in alternatives

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PANAMA

The Panama Canal remains functional and profitable, but low water levels have caused restrictions and delays

US farm exports recover as China buys more soybeans

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UNITED STATES

While US farm exports have been relatively stable over the last five years, sales to China have been more volatile

Chinese-made electric cars will attract Western wrath

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INT

Chinese-manufactured BEVs are cheaper than Western models, accounting for nearly 10% of EU sales and 50% of imports

US/EU economic performance and policies will diverge

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INT

US interest-rate expectations have moved from several cuts to perhaps even none, while an ECB cut remains likely in June

Cubans face increased hardship in 2024

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CUBA

Measures intended to address Cuba’s economic crisis look likely to worsen hardship for citizens this year

More multipolarity will boost Mideast regional powers

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MIDDLE EAST

As links with Moscow and Beijing expand, foreign policies are less defined by US alignment or opposition

Risks and opportunities 2019 - America First

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INT

Cohesive and confrontational policies will emerge from the White House in critical areas

US container traffic must overcome challenges to rise

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UNITED STATES

Last month’s collapse of a bridge in Baltimore, blocking access to its harbour, has focused attention on container ports