Oct 16, 2026

The China-EU trade consensus has meaning beyond a list of commodities, tariffs and various restrictions. Two of the world’s largest trading powers have chosen to engage inside the rules instead of maneuvering outside them. It’s an example that quietly draws a bottom line for global trade.

Oct 02, 2026

The future of global trade is unlikely to feature a reformed and revitalized WTO. Instead, we face a fragmented landscape defined by geopolitical blocs and competing regulatory spheres.

Aug 28, 2026

Evidence shows that the American model builds walls; the Chinese model builds bridges. One locks developing countries out of global governance; the other fights for their seat at the table.

Aug 14, 2026

The choice facing the world is clear: Either allow the United States to continue its unilateral reshaping of global trade by coercion, or come together to defend the principles of non-discrimination, fairness and multilateralism that underpin shared global prosperity.

May 04, 2026

The European Union’s China policy is trapped in a glaring contradiction. Officially, Brussels frames China as a “partner, competitor and systemic rival.” In practice, however, the rivalry narrative has overridden all other dimensions and eroding the foundation of cooperation.

Dec 02, 2025

Brussels is retreating from the very multilateral order it once championed. The challenge now is enabling European companies to thrive within a competitive environment. True strategic autonomy will not be achieved through protectionism disguised as regulation.

Nov 21, 2025

High import duties on Chinese goods have become the new normal for the United States. While there’s lots of talk about renewed stability with China after the presidents met in South Korea, but the world’s two largest economies appear to be learning how to live apart.

Aug 12, 2025

Prohibitive penalties on the poorest countries threaten to destabilize these fragile economies and deprive tens of millions of poor people of their livelihoods. Trump’s tariffs are not only unjustified, but also immoral. And this is just the tip of the iceberg.

Jun 18, 2025

Imperialist, exploitative and egocentric — these words describe U.S. policy on the Global South. The policy is deeply ingrained in Trump MAGA agenda, but it’s a loser in the long run.

May 23, 2025

The deal will spell the end of WTO’s system of setting tariffs by consensus, which has been in operation since the inception of the world body in 1995. It will usher in a new era in which Washington alone will set tariff rates.