"For decades, politicians have sold tariffs as a tonic for the working class. In reality, one particular group seems to benefit more than any other from trade wars: Washington influence peddlers."
The trade deals with the EU and the US, along with other reforms recently implemented hold the potential to transform India into a paragon of openness and a manufacturing powerhouse, Arvind Subramanian argues in the Economist.
Trump has tariffs. Europe has a ‘trade bazooka.’ This Greenland standoff could get ugly, fast
Essays in Honour of Valerie Hughes: Appellate Review, WTO Secretariat Handling FTA Disputes, and Much More
🔜 H.R. 6500 by Rep. Jason Smith [R-MO8]: AGOA Extension Act https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/119/hr6500 🏛️
🇺🇳 UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) chief in high-level visit to China to discuss global trade and multilateral cooperation.
Rebeca Grynspan took part in the annual “1+10” Dialogue with China’s premier and heads of major international financial & economic institutions.
▶️ https://ow.ly/mmTf50XGYE0
Aerial view of a concrete and cement factory. There is a dump truck and an excavator by piles of material. Text overlaid reads, "What is the current state of border carbon adjustments (BCAs)?"
Border carbon adjustments are increasingly shaping #trade & #climate policy. As 2025 comes to a close, it's time to take stock of where #BCAs stand—and what to expect in 2026.🗓️
Read our State of #BCAs 2025 report, available in English, French & Spanish: https://bit.ly/3MgXPsS
New tariffs, related to Section 301 investigation of Nicaragua’s labor/human rights abuses & "dismantling of the rule of law":
"Effective January 1, 2026, the US will impose a tariff that is phased-in over two years on all imported Nicaraguan goods that are not originating under the [CAFTA-DR]."
Well, new law of the sea dispute just dropped, I guess …
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
Latest draft of the proposed EU law on expulsion of irregular migrants, to go to ministers on Monday -
data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document...
If agreed, would still have to be negotiated with the European Parliament (which has not yet agreed its position)
Tariffs on exports from least developed countries to the US have surged — up 14 points on food & agriculture and 20 on manufactured goods — threatening jobs, especially for women in textiles.
Haiti, Cambodia & Lesotho face the biggest risks as key US preferences end.
▶️ https://ow.ly/jp9L50XlGo7
"The package is part of the EU’s Scaling Up Renewables in Africa campaign. This campaign aims to raise global awareness and mobilize public and private investments for clean energy generation and access across Africa."
www.theenergypioneer.com/post/africa-...
When trade deals expire: What’s at stake for Africa and the US?
Market access to the United States could further deteriorate for many African countries if the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is not renewed before its expiration on 30 September 2025.
Full data story: ▶️ ow.ly/Hq0w50X3E9a
Committee reviews farm policies, follows up on ministerial outcomes, addresses food security #WTOAg
Canada initiates WTO dispute complaint regarding US steel and aluminium duties bit.ly/43GKeBx
This is the best investment the US has ever made in public health and humanitarianism internationally. Millions of people depend on PEPFAR for life extending drugs. It's the best legacy of George W. Bush. Need to expedite the release of funds to avoid a disruption of people's medications.
IELP blog post: Is NAFTA a Good Explanation for Workers Leaving the Democratic Party? The Case of Ohio http://dlvr.it/TH3d1t
Author Nat Dyer - a white man in his 40s with beard - holds a copy of his new book 'Ricardo's Dream: How Economists Forgot the Real World and Led Us Astray' with a wall and vines in the background.
It's publication day!
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/trade/ricard...
Spot on
My Trade Secrets today. When Trump replaces Biden, America’s trading partners fear he will impose high unilateral tariffs, treat WTO rules with contempt and coerce them with threats of trade restrictions.
“No change there then” would be an exaggeration, but not a grotesque one.
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