Economy & Markets
Asian central banks, currencies, trade flows, commodities and the supply chains wiring the Indo-Pacific.
Trump's Tariff Strategy Persists Despite Supreme Court Ruling, With Asian Trade Implications
The US Supreme Court ruled key Trump tariffs illegal, limiting unilateral presidential authority. Trump immediately invoked alternative stat
Trump Enacts 15% Global Tariff After Supreme Court Rejects Emergency Powers
President Trump announced a new 15% baseline tariff on all imports after the Supreme Court ruled his previous use of emergency powers was un
US Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs, Impacting Asian Trade Partners
The US Supreme Court ruled that tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump using emergency powers were unconstitutional. The decision
IMF's Credibility Crisis Undermines Its Critique of China's Economic Model
The IMF has rebuked China's economic model, but its own credibility is in tatters after decades of flawed advice. The neoliberal playbook it
Semiconductor Collaboration Emerges as Catalyst for India-Malaysia Strategic Partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Malaysia signals a push to reinvigorate a strategic partnership that has lost momentum. Bilateral tr
EU-India Trade Pact Signals Free Trade's Resilience in a Fractured World
The EU-India trade agreement, finalized in early 2026 after 19 years of on-again, off-again talks, marks a breakthrough for multilateral com
Study: US Consumers, Not Foreigners, Bear 96% of Trump Tariff Costs
A new study by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy reveals that US businesses and consumers pay 96% of Trump's tariffs, not foreign exp
Canada's Lower Tariffs on Chinese EVs Could Diversify Trade Ties
Canada will cut its 100% tariff on Chinese EVs to 6.1% with an annual quota starting at 49,000 vehicles in 2026. The deal aims to diversify
China's Record $1.2 Trillion Surplus Undermines US Tariff Strategy
China's trade surplus surged to a record $1.2 trillion in 2025, defying US tariffs. Direct exports to the US fell 20%, but gains in Africa,
Australia's $1.2 Billion Mineral Reserve Aims to Counter China's Processing Dominance
Australia has detailed a A$1.2 billion strategic reserve for critical minerals like antimony, gallium, and rare earths. The plan, promoted t
US Gatekeeping of Venezuelan Oil Reshapes Asian Energy Security Calculus
Venezuelan oil has lost its role as an autonomous supply source for Asia, now filtered through US sanctions and licensing. For China and Ind
Europe Confronts China's Export Surge Amid Strategic and Economic Strains
A wave of subsidized Chinese exports, from EVs to machinery, is flooding European markets, widening the trade deficit. This 'Second China Sh