America under Trump
The short-term implications of the new Trump administration for the US and the EU economies are potentially wide ranging. Moreno Bertoldi and Marco Buti argue that it could be more pervasive in the medium and long-term
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Global Economy
Chinese-backed African industrialisation
Chinese lending to African countries has surged. Vito Amendolagine, Andrea Presbitero and Roberta Rabellotti argue that Chinese lending may contribute to export growth and enhanced productivity in African countries
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How the EU should respond to Trump’s tariffs
The return of Donald Trump raises fundamental challenges for the EU. Ignacio García-Bercero, Petros Mavroidis and André Sapir focus on possible new tariffs based on statements made by the President-elect
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A trade policy framework for the EU-UK reset
A reset in the relationship between the UK and the EU is underway. Ignacio García-Bercero recommends the main elements of the reset that would introduce a new dynamic into the EU-UK trade relationship
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Bridging the divide
The road to EU membership remains challenging. Majlinda Bregu calls for determination, resilience and cooperation to accelerate the Western Balkans’ EU path
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The trade and industrial nexus
The climate crisis is a global emergency. Trade policy has long been a driver of an unfettered economic globalisation and Isabelle Brachet argues for a new approach
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Trade, peace, and the business case for improved humanitarian response
Disasters are increasing in their intensity. Vaeme Afokpa discusses the common business sense to join the response, save lives and communities, as well as prevent further deterioration or instability
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Monetary policy in response to tariff shocks
Trump’s victory has re-ignited a debate over the macroeconomic effects of tariffs and the appropriate monetary policy response. Paul Bergin and Giancarlo Corsetti discuss the optimal monetary policy responses
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The resurrection of Trump
Donald J Trump is returning to the White House. Stefan Wolff considers what this means for Ukraine, the Middle East, China and the rest of the world
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BRICS is becoming a more solid construction
Alicia García-Herrero considers the Kazan summit and argues that the West should pay attention as BRICS is consolidating into a China-dominated bloc that aims to shape the global order
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