
OPINIONS | April 18, 2025
The Economics of Trade Bloc Formation: Who Wins from Decoupling?
As geopolitical tensions rise between major powers, concerns intensify over the economic implications of trade fragmentation. Policymakers worldwide are concerned that the US-China trade war, Brexit, and the breakdown of economic ties between the West and Russia are all signs of a hazardous trend toward “deglobalization.” Yet despite these challenges, global trade remained surprisingly resilient. Read More.

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