RCEP trade agreement and the future of multilateralism The future of trade is under threat from rising protectionism, and prevailing narratives about the end of globalization The RCEP trade agreement is a beacon for the future of multilateralism – led by regional middle powers like ASEAN It underscores the importance of regional cooperation in an increasingly interconnected and disrupted world
What to expect from the US-China trade talk? US-China reach a fragile trade truce with tariff cuts and renewed talks, but deep structural tensions and strategic rivalry continue to cloud the outlook