- February 20th, 2026
The dominant assumption in international political economy was clear: the more open an economy, the stronger its growth prospects. Frictionless ports, low tariffs, deregulated investment regimes and unrestricted capital flows were treated as the essential ingredients of economic advancement. Governments...
Stock Markets in Europe and Asia Tumble Amid Growing Trade War Fears Shares across European and Asian markets suffered significant losses on Monday following US President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. Trump further stated...
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