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Christmas ends early for Chinese exporters as Western demand slumps
19 December 2023
As big spenders in the US and Europe seek price cuts, emerging markets in Southeast Asia and domestic consumption will become more and more important for Chinese traders, says Senior Research Fellow Stephen Olson. Overall, exports are likely to become less important as a growth engine for the Chinese economy.
4 questions we must ask as values move to the centre of the trade agenda
14 December 2023
A profound shift in global trade is underway, away from exclusively economic considerations towards a values-based approach to trade. While often well-intentioned, this also comes with significant complications beyond the obvious economic ramifications, Stephen Olson writes in this op-ed.
Biden Declares Victory Over Supply Snarls Just as New Delays, Costs Emerge
28 November 2023
Bloomberg announced their winning of the 2023 Hinrich trade reporting award. One story explored the subtle structural shifts in global commerce. Another told of how Brazil was turning to China for foreign investment. A third dug into data showing how the world is reorganizing into rival blocs.
America’s crumbling trade initiative in Asia
23 November 2023
There is no lack of American engagement in Asian capitals on security and geopolitics. There has been much less evidence of an economic dimension to the US’s Asian diplomacy—despite a strong desire for one across the region. Hinrich Foundation Head of Trade Policy Deborah Elms comments.
Old photo, birthday wish, ravioli lunch: Personal diplomacy on display during Xi-Biden meeting
17 November 2023
The many touches of personal diplomacy on display during the highly anticipated meeting between Presidents Biden and Xi are attempts to emphasise the more cooperative aspects of Sino-US relationship, noted Stephen Olson. But the fundamental points of conflict exist and will not disappear overnight.
The aftermath of Trump’s election
03 December 2024
As Donald Trump gears up for a second term, his early announcement of tariffs targeting China, Canada, and Mexico have set the stage for a reignited trade war. Senior Research Fellow Keith Rockwell sits with the Association of Foreign Press Correspondents-USA for an in-depth discussion on tariffs, relations with China, Mexico, Canada, and Europe, sanctions on Russia, the future of NATO, dynamics with the Global South, and the need to restore global trust in the US.
Roundtable with Wendy Cutler on Trump 2.0
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The outlook for ASEAN’s Digital Economy Framework Agreement
12 November 2024
As ASEAN sets ambitious goals to seal a Digital Economy Framework Agreement by the end of next year, the Hinrich Foundation hosted a roundtable with the Coalition for Digital Prosperity for Asia, NexTrade Group, and Amazon Web Services to brainstorm and seek insights into the outlook and key sticking points of the negotiations.