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As the U.S. erects trade barriers, China is leaning into trade with developing countries

As the president has been building a wall of tariffs around the U.S. economy, China has been doing the opposite: lowering some trade barriers — in particular for developing countries. That has many of ...
Reuters

World Bank's Banga urges developing nations to lower tariffs, focus on regional trade

WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - World Bank President Ajay Banga urged developing countries on Wednesday to liberalize trade, saying many maintained higher tariffs than advanced economies and lowering ...
The Conversation

How Trump’s tariffs could hit developing economies – even those not involved in the trade war

The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...
Jurist

UN conference addresses US tariffs impact on developing countries, global trade

The 195 member states of the UN Trade and Development organization (UNCTAD) gathered Monday in Geneva for its 16th conference, where leaders discussed the implementation of current World Trade ...
World Bank

FDI Flows to Developing Economies Drop to Lowest Level Since 2005

WASHINGTON, June 16, 2025—Flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies—a key propellant of economic growth and higher living standards—have dwindled to the lowest level since ...