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Trade
A new WTO and IMF index shows governments intervening in trade at the highest rate ever recorded. The surge is not confined to the usual suspects, and the reasons say …
Trade
The OECD's 2026 UK survey warns that weak productivity and fiscal pressure are holding back growth, and lays out the reforms it says could fix it.
Trade
Africa's rapid adoption of digital customs systems, automated border tools, and integrated platforms is positioning the continent as a key player in global trade modernization, highlighting its influence beyond regional …
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Shipping costs are rising, as if they have a personal grudge against global trade. Tensions in the Red Sea and disruptions around the Suez Canal have pushed carriers to take …
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The G20 is acting like a family reunion where everyone insists they are cooperating while arguing about tariffs under the table. Trade tensions are rising again as major economies struggle …
Trade
International trade continues to expand despite geopolitical uncertainty. The WTO reports moderate growth in 2025, driven by recovery in services trade and digital flows (WTO, 2024).
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The OECD continues to influence policy through data-driven analysis. According to the OECD itself, its mission is to support better policies for better lives (OECD, 2024).
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Asia accounts for a significant share of global goods trade. The WTO reports that Asia remains the fastest-growing region in merchandise exports (WTO, 2024). Tariff conflicts across major economies disrupted …
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Consensus used to be easier. Now, differing national priorities make it challenging to reach agreements. The OECD notes that geopolitical fragmentation weakens the predictability of trade cooperation (OECD, 2024). Ministerial …
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Donald Trump's decision to boycott the G20 summit in Johannesburg stunned diplomats everywhere. The United States wields significant economic influence, and leaving that chair empty raises eyebrows across continents. According …
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The summit in South Africa underscores Africa's growing role in global economics, highlighting its influence on international trade and development policies.
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The European Union is many things, but simple is rarely one of them. Startups expanding across 27 member states must navigate 27 different legal systems. According to the Centre for …
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Global trade is the heartbeat of the world economy and stocks respond to every beat skip and stumble. Prices rise when trade flows smoothly and fall when disruptions hit. Understanding …
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Your old phone is not useless. Your old car is not just occupying driveway space. The growing trade in culture is turning outdated devices into environmental and financial opportunities. Welcome …
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The United States is running a trade deficit again and the world is watching with curiosity concern and occasionally popcorn. From manufacturing to tech exports to agricultural goods this is …
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Trading does not require a Wall Street suit or a twelve screen setup. It requires discipline patience and a sense of humor when the markets decide gravity is optional. This …
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Crypto investors are once again asking the eternal question. Is this the end or just intermission. Markets rise and fall like a particularly emotional soap opera and the latest dip …
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Tariffs are back in the headlines and global trade feels like a reality show cliffhanger. Political speeches shake stock markets supply chains reroute themselves like confused migrating birds and businesses …
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Picture a teenager in New York ordering bubble tea ingredients directly from a farmer in Taiwan, while watching an influencer unbox sneakers shipped from Vietnam. Commerce today feels like a …
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Trade shows might look like fancy excuses for business cards and coffee, but they remain vital for innovation and networking. From modular booth designs to virtual platforms powered by artificial …
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Like jeans and yogurt, electronics depreciate faster than you can say planned obsolescence, a strategy used by manufacturers to intentionally limit the lifespan of a product. The iPhone 17’s trade-in …
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When Washington enacts tariffs, the ripple extends far beyond Capitol Hill. In April 2025, the United States introduced a 10 percent blanket tariff on all imports, eliminated the de minimis …
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U.S. tariffs enacted by September 11, 2025, have raised prices, reduced output, and negatively affected manufacturing and agriculture, while causing firms to rearrange supply chains (McKibbin & Noland, 2025; JLL, …