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Are new digital trade tariffs threatening cross-border data flows?
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What do we mean by “digital trade tariffs” and “threatening cross-border data flows”? “Digital trade tariffs” is a loose phrase that covers several related policies that raise the cost or restrict the free movement of digital services and…
Read more ↗. Could new tariff measures slow down the global economic recovery in 2026?
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Why tariffs matter for a fragile recovery (the mechanics, in plain English) Tariffs raise prices for businesses and consumers. When a government imposes a tariff on an imported input or finished product, importers and domestic purchasers generally end…
Read more ↗“Why is Bihar’s politics and identity debate heating up ahead of the upcoming elections?”
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1. The Return of Identity Politics Bihar has been famously referred to as the heartland of caste politics, and in the run-up to elections, the old power centers are making a comeback. The political parties are going back…
Read more ↗Could new tariff measures slow down the global economic recovery in 2026?
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How tariffs slow an economy (the simple mechanics) Higher import prices → weaker demand. Tariffs raise the cost of imported inputs and final goods. Companies either pay more for raw materials and intermediate goods (squeezing margins) or pass…
Read more ↗Will semiconductor export restrictions and tariffs slow global chip production?
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1) What rules and measures are we talking about? Since 2022 a series of increasingly granular export controls (primarily from the U.S., coordinated with allies) have restricted the sale of advanced chips, high-end GPUs, and the most sensitive…
Read more ↗Are developing nations facing unfair disadvantages due to climate-linked tariffs?
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A Widening Gap Between Economic Reality and Climate Objectives At their essence, climate-related tariffs are designed to incentivize industries everywhere to reduce carbon emissions. Richer countries — especially in the EU and sections of North America — conte…
Read more ↗How are the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) tariffs affecting global exporters?
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What CBAM Actually Does The CBAM puts a price on carbon for certain imported goods — steel, cement, aluminum, fertilizers, hydrogen, and electricity — based on how much CO₂ is emitted during production. Essentially, if their home country…
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