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Scenarios for U.S. trade policy in the Biden administration
When it comes to trade policy, the Biden administration's biggest departure from its predecessor's stance will be an emphasis on climate change issues. It could even use some of the same tools to pressure trade partners into more environment- and labor-friendly policies. Tariffs are likely to remain in place, however, and little enthusiasm in Congress for trade agreements means President Biden is unlikely to push any through.
EU-China investment treaty: Small win, big losses
An investment deal between China and the European Union was hurriedly concluded as 2020 was drawing to a close. At a glance, Europe seems to have achieved many of its objectives, like better access to Chinese markets and promises of improving human rights conditions. However, the agreement is not without ...
The implications of Asia’s mega trade agreement
Despite being the largest trade agreement in modern history, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will have only a limited impact in Asia, where most countries have already signed trade deals with each other. China’s aggressive military posturing will undo any eventual soft power benefits. Meanwhile, the regional relevance of ...
RCEP: A wake-up call for Europe to increase competitiveness
Through RCEP, Asian and Pacific countries have created the largest and most powerful trade zone in the world. Although there is no lack of geopolitical tension in the region, the member states have put aside political issues to prioritize economic growth. This could serve as an example for Europe, which ...
Opinion: The WTO drifts toward irrelevance
The WTO is a relatively cheap international organization, but it has achieved very little since it was created in 1995. It will not likely disappear, especially if it keeps a low profile and transforms bilateral deals driven by politics into multilateral deals. That would be less useful than if it ...
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