Tag: supply chains
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The Post-US World Takes Shape: EU-India Trade Deal Signals a New Global Era
Introduction: A Shifting Global Order As the global economy moves beyond the era of dominant US influence, major regional power blocs are redefining trade, investment, and policy. The EU-India trade deal stands as a landmark example of this transition, suggesting a world where cooperation and strategic diversification trump unilateral approaches. This article examines what the…
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Could China Win a Global Hegemony War? The Simandou Iron Ore Project and Geopolitical Consequences
Introduction: A High-Stakes, High-Color Geopolitical Gambit The world is watching a potential struggle for global hegemony, where economic leverage, military power, and control of critical resources intersect. One of the most consequential flashpoints is in West Africa, where the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea represents not just a mining operation but a geopolitical lever.…
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ASEAN Exits 2025 Bruised but Not Broken
Introduction: A Year of Strain and Resilience As 2025 closes, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) walks away from the year with a bruised but enduring sense of resilience. The region faced intensified geoeconomic pressures, rising unilateralism from major powers, internal political tensions, and persistent supply chain disruptions. Yet, when compared with other regions,…
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ASEAN Exits 2025 Bruised but Not Broken: Navigating a Turbulent Year
Setting the Stage: A Tumultuous 2025 for Southeast Asia The year 2025 presented ASEAN with a complex mix of challenges. Geoeconomic pressures intensified as global trade dynamics shifted, unilateral moves tested regional cohesion, and supply chains faced renewed vulnerabilities. Yet, despite these headwinds, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations demonstrated a capacity to adapt, coordinate,…
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Seeking Strategic Autonomy in a Fragmenting World: How Nations Navigate a Shifting Global Order
Introduction: A world in fragmenting blocs In an era marked by shifting alliances, rising tariffs, and competing blocs, the concept of strategic autonomy has moved from academic debate to practical policymaking. The idea is simple in intent but complex in execution: countries seek the freedom to chart their own policy path while collaborating when interests…
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Trump’s Tariffs: The Unequal Burden on American Shoppers, Says German Study
Overview: Who Really Pays the Tariffs? A recent analysis by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy in Germany paints a stark picture of U.S. tariffs under the Trump era. According to the study, about 96% of the tariff burden fell on American buyers, with only a sliver affecting foreign producers and suppliers. The finding…
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Canada and China Rebuild Trade Ties: A New Chapter Beyond Trump’s Agenda
Introduction: A Pragmatic Reset in Canada–China Trade In a signal that the global trading order is fragmenting into more selective partnerships, Canada and China are pursuing a pragmatic reset of their trade relationship. Coming after years of tariff-driven friction that intensified under the previous U.S. administration, the new approach emphasizes steady dialogue, diversified markets, and…
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Canada and China Rebuild Trade Ties in Break From Trump’s Agenda
Canada and China Rebuild Trade Ties in a Post-Trump Era Canada is signaling a renewed focus on trade with China as part of a broader strategy to diversify its economic partnerships. With the U.S. under a new administration implementing different priorities from former President Donald Trump, Ottawa is exploring ways to strengthen commercial ties with…
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UN Forecasts Global Economic Growth at 2.7% This Year Amid Tariffs and Uncertainty
Global Growth Outlook: 2.7% in 2026 The United Nations is projecting global economic growth of 2.7% for the year, a slight downward revision from the previous projection. The forecast reflects a landscape shaped by higher U.S. tariffs, persistent economic uncertainties, and ongoing geopolitical tensions. While growth remains positive, the pace is modest by historical standards,…
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UN Forecast: Global Economic Growth at 2.7% This Year Amid Tariffs and Tensions
Overview: A Modest Global Upswing The United Nations is predicting that the global economy will grow by 2.7% this year, a modest acceleration compared with last year’s performance but a step down from earlier hopes. The forecast underscores how policy shifts, trade frictions, and geopolitical risks continue to shape the trajectory of growth across regions.…