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The escalating trade war between the United States and China has reached a critical point, threatening to severely disrupt global trade. Reciprocal tariffs of over 100% are making trade between the two economic giants prohibitively expensive. The risk of recession, both for the US economy and the global economy, has increased significantly.
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Political instability, social unrest, geopolitical rivalries, the rise of populism, armed conflicts, coups d'État... After a year of electoral fervour, combined with geopolitical turmoil affecting global trade, political risk is now a lasting, complex and worrying reality that companies must deal with.
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On April 2nd, or the so-called Liberation Day, President Donald Trump announced a drastic increase in tariffs on all trading partners: at least 10% for all countries, and much higher for some. Whether or not these measures remain in force remains an open question, but they are already an unprecedented shock to the post-war global trading system.
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Fifteen years after hopes of economic development, the ‘Brazilian paradox’ shows that the country is still struggling to take off and realize its potential as an emerging power. Over the last ten years, its growth has remained weak and the share of manufactured goods in its exports has decreased.
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Coface's survey on Chinese corporate payment behavior shows growing caution among suppliers to offer credit sales and extended collection period in 2024.
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Apple and Nvidia, the world’s two most valuable companies by market capitalization, pledged over USD1tn towards the US electronics supply chain, presenting themselves as strategic allies in reshoring and industrial sovereignty efforts. However, a closer look reveals these politically symbolic gestures lack the genuine reshoring shifts claimed, posing hidden economic and geopolitical risks.
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In response to US taxes, China is imposing retaliatory trade measures including on soybeans, threatening American producers already facing falling prices. Our economist reviews the situation for you.
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The ongoing trade tensions initiated under the Trump administration continue to shape economic conditions in North America. As Canada navigates an increasingly unpredictable electoral landscape, the United States is facing economic challenges that highlight its vulnerabilities.
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On 10 March, the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, announced the end of the program review by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). 83% of aid has been cut and many African countries will be impacted.
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