China-US trade war
The world’s two largest economies are once again locked in a familiar dance of brinkmanship. On October 9, China expanded its export controls on rare earth minerals, which are crucial…
Hit by Trump tariffs, rest of world races to forge new trade alliances
US President Donald Trump’s import tariffs have breathed life into dormant free trade talks across the globe and driven alliances at an unrivalled pace between partners seeking to offset lost…
Navigating trade barriers
IN today’s complex global trade environment, Pakistan finds itself navigating between two competing demands: the Trump administration’s protectionist tariffs and the European Union’s emerging Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). While…
Trade wars and tariffs
In an increasingly dynamic global landscape, Asia stands at the forefront of change, driven by a shared commitment to openness and economic integration. The region’s growth remains crucial to global…
The fragile balance of US-China trade
After decades of facilitating and even encouraging China’s rise, the dramatic shift by the US to a policy of containment could gather pace when Donald Trump takes over on January…
A revisit of trade components critical
Exports fuel domestic productivity and therefore employment and at the same time constitute the most desired form of earning foreign exchange. Pakistan’s exports are consumer based and traditional – rice,…
Trade conundrum: who is at fault?
The July 2023 trade data indicates an improvement in the trade deficit – from negative 1.863 billion dollars to negative 1.607 billion dollars, a positive trend that was touted by…
Trade beyond barriers
US-China relations have soured over the past few years mostly due to the accusatory tone adopted by successive US presidents. Previously it was Donald Trump and now Joe Biden has…
WTO seeks fish, vaccine deals as war ignites trade tensions
The World Trade Organization will host ministers from across the globe this month with the aim of striking deals on fish and vaccines, testing the world’s ability to set trade…
One virus, one stuck ship spark global trade rethink
A virus visible through only the most powerful microscopes and a huge container ship stuck in the Suez Canal visible from space highlight how fragile the “just-in-time” global trade system…
