Executive Summary Introduction “Dark shipping”—the practice of evading international maritime laws—has become an increasingly important tool for sanctioned countries seeking to weaken the effectiveness of economic sanctions and gives rise to the “shadow fleet.” By operating outside Western maritime regulations, these vessels allow sanctioned countries to preserve billions of dollars in export revenue by rerouting … Continue reading
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Hedging Their Bets, BRIC by BRIC: How Trump’s Tariffs Have Incentivized Diversification
Executive Summary Introduction Trump’s tariffs were intended to reduce U.S. dependence on strategic competitors and redirect trade flows back toward the United States. In practice, they have also encouraged many emerging economies to diversify their economic relationships. As tariffs increase the cost and uncertainty of relying on U.S. markets, countries have expanded trade with alternative … Continue reading
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