The use of tariffs to try to rebalance trade has been a central plank of Trump 2.0 economic policy. But has it worked?

The use of tariffs to try to rebalance trade has been a central plank of Trump 2.0 economic policy. But has it worked?

The latest issue of "This Week in Macroeconomics" assesses a pivotal trade moment: the expiry of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and its profound, gendered macroeconomic spillovers acros...

Greenfield investment plays a critical role in Africa’s integration into global value chains, with inward investment in manufacturing boosting forward participation, while outward African investment in services enhances overall participation.

Trump's new tariffs disproportionately burden women, exacerbating existing "pink tariffs" on female goods. Analysis shows higher levies on women's apparel, risking job losses and financial strain, hig...

Unlocking the transformative potential of AfCFTA for Africa’s textiles and apparel sector. This report reveals key challenges, strategic opportunities and actionable insights to build a continent-wide...

Aid cuts and rising US tariffs threaten low- and middle-income countries, with potential losses reaching 0.7% of global GDP. Low-income countries, fragile states and small island developing states fac...

Trump’s tariffs are having major ripple effects on the fashion industry’s female work force.

The inclusion of a dedicated trade and gender chapter in the agreement is a momentous step towards greater participation and inclusion of women in trade, but it has missed some key considerations.

"This Week in Macroeconomics" – your weekly deep dive into key economic trends and their far-reaching impact on the global landscape. This week, Phyllis Papadavid tackles a significant global concern:...

Beyond the immediate concerns about the economic effects of these tariffs, the reciprocal measures are indicative of a broader trend towards a more isolationist US policy and a gradual detachment from...

The global trade landscape just shifted dramatically. The US has implemented sweeping reciprocal tariffs, its biggest policy change since NAFTA, sparking global concern. This expert comment dissects t...

The global trade landscape just shifted dramatically. The US has implemented sweeping reciprocal tariffs, its biggest policy change since NAFTA, sparking global concern. This expert comment dissects t...

Executive Summary Reciprocal tariffs are calculated as the tariff rate necessary to balance bilateral trade deficits between the U.S. and each of our trading partners. This calculation assumes that pe...

Nigeria is poised to become Africa's digital trade leader, leveraging its dynamic tech ecosystem and young population. A recent workshop by ODI Global and the Office of the Vice President focused on b...

The rapid growth of the orange economy has the potential to drive socio-economic progress, structural transformation and job creation, particularly empowering youth and women. This paper explores the ...

This report examines how the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Protocol on Digital Trade can transform Nigeria's economy. It explores the potential for significant economic growth, job crea...

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