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India and Regional Trade in the Indo-Pacific
There are growing concerns over whether India will accept zero tariffs on the majority of imported goods from China. RCEP negotiations illuminate the crossover between politics and economics in the Indo-Pacific.
International agreements: a sprinkle of optimism
Global headlines tend to focus on an increasingly hostile trade environment and withdrawals from trade agreements. However, this article examines the lesser known progress being made across the globe, which can foster a positive tone for international cooperation.
Bloc to Bloc: Will the EAC sign the European Union’s EPA?
The EU is unlikely to secure an EPA with the East African Community (EAC) as the bloc misses another deadline and rhetoric against the deal intensifies.
Contradictions of Brexit overshadow May’s India visit
Intended as a platform to deliver a positive, global statement on Britain’s future after Brexit, Theresa May’s trade mission to India ultimately underscored the dilemma at the heart of the post-Brexit vision.
The economic implications of US-China tensions
U.S.-China strategic considerations are gradually overshadowing the economic relationship, which could potentially lead to mutually-assured destruction.
Burying TTIP: Why a rapid deal is improbable
The current political cycles in the US and the EU associated with popular opposition to the deal increase the risk of a blockage of TTIP negotiations.
Trump vs. Clinton: Policy Implications for Economics and Markets
With the Iowa caucuses less than 30 days away, presidential campaigns are in full swing. Judging by the poll numbers, Donald Trump, a Republican, and Hillary Clinton, a Democrat, are
What does the TPP mean for Europe?
The Trans-Pacific Partnership has been called the ‘biggest trade agreement in history’ and is a big step for the participating member states – but how will it affect Europe? On
Jokowi’s cabinet shake-up offers hope but little growth impact
Jokowi’s revamped cabinet features experienced technocrats appointed to boost the largest economy in Southeast Asia. Domestic business insiders welcomed the cabinet reshuffle, but remain cautious as they wait for better
Latin American Domestic Politics Could Hamper TPP
While various Latin American nations have expressed support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), internal political turmoil and scandals in various nations threaten to undermine trans-regional efforts at trade liberalization. Much