Tag: Trade Policy
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Trade Policy Review: Nepal — Navigating Opportunities in a Changing Global Market
Overview of Nepal’s Trade Policy Review Nepal is undergoing a comprehensive assessment of its trade policies as part of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Policy Review cycle. This process gathers inputs from the government, the WTO Secretariat, and stakeholders to evaluate how Nepal’s trade regime supports development, regional integration, and poverty reduction. The review…
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Trade Policy Review: Nepal — Insights from the WTO Process
Overview of Nepal’s Trade Policy Review The World Trade Organization’s Trade Policy Review of Nepal provides a comprehensive look at how Nepal’s trade regime functions in a rapidly changing global economy. The review examines tariff structures, non-tariff measures, trade facilitation, services, and government policies that shape Nepal’s trade performance. It also assesses how Nepal’s policies…
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Tariffs Reframe Markets: Economics Still Leads Over Politics
Tariffs reframe the market narrative The latest installment of CNBC Daily Open centers on a familiar tension: politics vs. economics. After weeks of debate about whether there is an AI-driven bubble in markets, a recurring theme of 2025 has emerged—tariffs are back, and they could be the decisive factor steering market behavior. Investors are watching…
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Tariffs, Markets, and the Economy: CNBC Daily Open on a Changing Landscape
Introduction: Politics, Tariffs, and the Fragile Balance of Markets In recent weeks, investors have watched a familiar tension reemerge: political maneuvering around tariffs and the stubborn, often slower-moving forces of economics. CNBC Daily Open examines how tariff policy can tilt the playing field for manufacturers, exporters, and consumers, even when tech optimism and AI narratives…
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Trump 2.0: Dual Challenges for Thailand’s External Sector
Overview: The spike in U.S. tariffs and Thailand’s external vulnerabilities Thailand’s external sector is navigating a new wave of pressures following the United States’ decision to impose 19% reciprocal tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). While these tariffs sit above the 15% average seen across affected economies, they represent a meaningful amplification…
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Trump Dinner With Top CEOs Highlights Booming Economy and Tariff Concerns
Overview of the White House Dinner Last week, the White House hosted a private dinner with a select group of the nation’s leading chief executives. The gathering, described by attendees and aides as cordial and forward-looking, centered on the current state of the U.S. economy and the policy measures shaping its trajectory. As the economy…
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Trump Dines with Top CEOs: Praising a Booming Economy While Tackling Tariffs
White House Dinner Highlights: A Booming Economy Under the Spotlight Last week, the White House hosted a gathering of some of the nation’s most influential chief executives. The dinner, a rare blend of policy talk and industry camaraderie, centered on the state of the U.S. economy and the administration’s strategy for sustaining growth. President Trump…
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Europe Braces for Slower 2026 Growth Amid Trump’s Trade Chaos Fallout
Europe Girds for a Dimmer 2026 Outlook The European Union is preparing to publish revised growth forecasts for 2026, with officials signaling a more subdued outlook as they assess the lingering damage from a year marked by President Donald Trump’s robust use of tariffs and trade policy. In Brussels this week, policymakers, central bankers, and…
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Trump Signs Executive Order Dropping Tariffs on Hundreds of Foods, Including Beef
Overview: A sweeping move to revise food tariffs In a move aimed at reshaping the price landscape for groceries and agricultural exports, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that removes tariffs on hundreds of food products. Among the exemptions, beef stands out as one of the most significant adjustments, a development closely watched by…
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Trump Drops Tariffs on Beef, Coffee, and Tropical Fruit in Surprise Move
Overview: A swift shift in trade policy In a surprising policy move, President Trump signed an executive order to eliminate tariffs on a broad range of commodities, including beef, coffee, and tropical fruits. The decision, announced Friday, is framed as a response to mounting pressure from consumers who argue that tariff costs are driving up…