Tag: International trade policy
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Shifting Alliances: How the EU-India Trade Deal Redefines the Post-US World
Introduction: A New Global Economic Order Emerges In a rapidly evolving global landscape, the European Union and India are moving toward a landmark trade agreement that promises to recalibrate economic power and strategic influence. As the world leaves behind its post-2008 shockwaves, this EU-India deal is less about tariffs and more about shaping supply chains,…
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Trump’s New Normal Leaves Australia Marooned: A Rising Rift in Global Alliances
The New Normal and the Australia Question Since the Davos chatter and the feverish political theater around leadership, a shift has been quietly taking shape in how the United States engages with its closest regional partners. The phrase “Trump’s new normal” has become shorthand for a more transactional, less predictable posture from Washington. For Australia,…
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Trump Hasn’t Threatened NAFTA Rework, Carney Says
Overview In a private round of discussions, Prime Minister Mark Carney disclosed that U.S. President Donald Trump has shown no indication he intends to walk away from the North American free trade deal, often referred to as the NAFTA-era framework. The remarks, aimed at offering reassurance to business leaders and policymakers, come as negotiators look…
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Political Gridlock Deepens as Government Funding Bill Faces Senate Rejection, Polls Show Blame Game Persists
Overview: A Prolonged Shutdown and Growing Political Spat The ongoing government funding stalemate stretches into its third week, with Senate Democrats poised to reject the latest funding bill. The gridlock has become emblematic of a broader partisan rift, where both parties point fingers as critical services and federal operations run on borrowed time. A new…