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Trade Balances in China and the US Are Largely Driven by Domestic Macro Forces

September 12, 2024

Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, Ceyla Pazarbasioglu, Krishna Srinivasan, Rodrigo Valdés

Worries that China’s external surpluses result from industrial policies reflect an incomplete view

International trade

More Diversified Trade Can Make Middle East and Central Asia More Resilient

May 13, 2024

Jihad Azour

Reducing trade barriers, easing regulatory constraints, and upgrading infrastructure can mitigate challenges and help countries leverage new opportunities.

International trade

Red Sea Attacks Disrupt Global Trade

March 7, 2024

Parisa Kamali, Robin Koepke, Alessandra Sozzi, Jasper Verschuur

In the first two months of 2024, Suez Canal trade dropped by 50 percent from a year earlier while trade through the Panama Canal fell by 32 percent, disrupting supply chains and distorting key macroeconomic indicators

International trade

Why Digital Trade Should Remain Open

December 13, 2023

Michele Ruta, Adam Jakubik

Policymakers should consider the benefits of international rules that promote a predictable policy environment, including continued tariff-free digital imports

International trade

How Latin America Can Use Trade to Boost Growth

November 16, 2023

Flavien Moreau, Rafael Machado Parente

Better infrastructure and logistics can help the region increase trade and growth

International trade

Trade in Turmoil

June 1, 2023

Gita Bhatt

Despite geopolitical tensions, meaningful cooperation on trade remains possible

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