International Trade

International Trade
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RCEP Forms the World's Largest Trading Bloc. What Does This Mean for Global Trade?
Tobias Sytsma
Dec 9, 2020
The RAND Blog
In November, 15 nations signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), a free-trade agreement of economic and political significance eight years in the making. Why have some heralded RCEP as a landmark agreement?
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International Economic Relations
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A Free Trade Agreement Still Comes with Costs
Charles P. Ries @charles_ries, Marco Hafner
Oct 23, 2020
UK in a Changing Europe
Major issues must be resolved before any UK-EU agreement on post-Brexit trade and economic relations is completed. There will be substantial costs associated with even a zero-tariff trade deal.
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International Economic Relations
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The Cost of Brexit Uncertainty and the Negative Implications for the UK Economy
Christian Van Stolk, Marco Hafner
Jul 8, 2020
The RAND Blog
Leaving the European Union has had an overall negative economic effect on the UK economy, and there are additional economic costs associated with the uncertainty surrounding the new relationship. Will there be a deal? And if so, what type of deal is likely?
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International Economic Relations
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Demystifying the Belt and Road Initiative
Rafiq Dossani
Jul 6, 2020
Encompass
Under the Belt and Road Initiative, China works with more than 70 countries to design and implement large infrastructure projects. Why are countries of all stripes turning to China for funding when the world is awash with cash?
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
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Coronavirus Outbreak, Drones, the U.S. Power Grid: RAND Weekly Recap
Mar 6, 2020
This weekly recap focuses on the intensifying coronavirus outbreak, cyber threats from drones, the vulnerabilities of the U.S. power grid, and more.
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Education Reform
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Community Schools, Brexit, Coronavirus: RAND Weekly Recap
Jan 31, 2020
This weekly recap focuses on the promise of community schools, the costs of uncertainty after Brexit, the coronavirus, and more.
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China
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How Not to Confront China
Ali Wyne, James Dobbins @Jim_Dobbins
Sep 23, 2019
The National Interest
There are several key reasons why current U.S. policy toward China may not help advance America's competitiveness or enlist much support abroad. Most notably, the administration has yet to explain what it ultimately hopes to accomplish.
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China
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Beyond Hawks and Doves: A Better Way to Debate U.S.–China Policy
Ali Wyne
Sep 20, 2019
China File
The best long-term outcome for U.S.–China relations may be one in which inexorably intensifying competition coexists with occasionally fruitful cooperation. It is not the most inspiring result, to be sure, but it is preferable to unconstrained antagonism.
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Tobacco and Smoking
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E-Cigarettes, 'Stand Your Ground,' Cyber Coercion: RAND Weekly Recap
Sep 20, 2019
This weekly recap focuses on the planned federal ban on flavored e-cigarettes, “stand your ground” laws, understanding cyber coercion, and more.
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Students
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Drug Spending, Back to School, Korean Unification: RAND Weekly Recap
Aug 23, 2019
This weekly recap looks at illegal drug spending, the problem of waking up early for school, possible paths toward Korean unification, and more.
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commentary
Trump's Tariffs Against China Aren't Working. And There's No Quick Resolution in Sight
Charles P. Ries @charles_ries
Aug 20, 2019
Los Angeles Times
Washington's go-it-alone approach to its trade disputes with China is imposing a high and growing cost on the U.S. economy. It could even threaten global prosperity. What's more, there's no quick resolution in sight.
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United Kingdom
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Life After Brexit Need Not Be a Disaster for the UK
Christopher M. Schnaubelt, Howard J. Shatz @HowardJShatz
Mar 18, 2019
The Hill
Leaving the European Union without a deal will be costly for Britain. But there are actions that could be taken now to help improve the economic prospects of a fully independent UK.
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Cybersecurity
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Public Evidence of Huawei as a Cyber Threat May Be Elusive, but Restrictions Could Still Be Warranted
Timothy R. Heath
Mar 7, 2019
The Hill
Although a “smoking gun” of Huawei involvement in government-directed espionage remains elusive, the United States has compelling security and economic reasons to consider limiting the involvement of Chinese telecommunications companies in its domestic networks.
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International Trade
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Engagement vs. Competition: The China Policy Debate
James Dobbins @Jim_Dobbins, Ali Wyne
Dec 31, 2018
The Hill
There is a consensus that the U.S. is engaged in an intensifying strategic competition with China. It's less clear what relationship the U.S. should seek and can plausibly achieve with its competitor. An inability to classify China along the ally-to-adversary continuum limits, if not precludes, America's ability to formulate a coherent strategy.
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Threat Assessment
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The Security Risks of a Trade War with China
Ali Wyne
Aug 6, 2018
Foreign Affairs
As U.S.-China trade tensions continue to rise, many observers are focused on the potential for a full-fledged trade war that could destabilize the world economy. But there are security concerns as well. A China less constrained by and invested in economic ties with the United States could pose a greater challenge to U.S. foreign policy.
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Trade Barriers
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The U.S.-China Trade War: Different Messages
Rafiq Dossani
Jul 20, 2018
RealClearWorld
The trade war between the United States and China began with the notification of tariffs on $34 billion of traded goods on each side. Officials on both sides of the Pacific are using different messages to convey the dispute. What are the real impacts likely to be?
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International Trade

RCEP Forms the World's Largest Trading Bloc. What Does This Mean for Global Trade?

A Free Trade Agreement Still Comes with Costs

The Cost of Brexit Uncertainty and the Negative Implications for the UK Economy

Demystifying the Belt and Road Initiative

Coronavirus Outbreak, Drones, the U.S. Power Grid: RAND Weekly Recap

Community Schools, Brexit, Coronavirus: RAND Weekly Recap

How Not to Confront China

Beyond Hawks and Doves: A Better Way to Debate U.S.–China Policy

E-Cigarettes, 'Stand Your Ground,' Cyber Coercion: RAND Weekly Recap

Drug Spending, Back to School, Korean Unification: RAND Weekly Recap

Trump's Tariffs Against China Aren't Working. And There's No Quick Resolution in Sight

Life After Brexit Need Not Be a Disaster for the UK

Public Evidence of Huawei as a Cyber Threat May Be Elusive, but Restrictions Could Still Be Warranted

Engagement vs. Competition: The China Policy Debate

The Security Risks of a Trade War with China

The U.S.-China Trade War: Different Messages

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