US Tariffs: Crushing Auto Manufacturing & USMCA?

“`html Navigating the North american Trade landscape Under Evolving U.S. Tariffs Navigating the North American Trade Landscape Under Evolving U.S. Tariffs The Shifting Sands of U.S. Trade Policy The United States’ trade policies have undergone significant shifts, especially concerning tariffs. These changes are poised to reshape trade and investment dynamics across North America. Initially, the … Read more

Prospects for meeting the SDGs in Africa

Policymakers and politicians are increasingly concerned about the impact of sovereign debt on meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. In 2023, debt servicing costs and interest payments in low and middle-income countries reached a record high of $1.4 trillion.1 This diverts much-needed resources for investments in health care, education, and agriculture, all of … Read more

Can China fill the void in foreign aid?

With the United States significantly downsizing its provision of international aid, a key question that has emerged from the Global South and traditional donor community is whether China will exploit the opportunity and fill the void. A careful examination of the nature, size, type, and motivation of China’s aid reveals the improbability of China replacing … Read more