Trade

'America First': What Economic Strategies Under Trump?

Donald Trump’s return to the White House would likely reinforce a protectionist and economically isolationist approach under the "America First" slogan, heightening challenges across international trade relations and geopolitical balances.   If Trump pursues a protectionist economic policy (America First) and adopts a more radical vision of ...

Italy Pulls Out of Chinese Belt and Road Initiative

After more than four years of being the sole G7 nation to join, Italy has decided to withdraw from China's extensive Belt and Road infrastructure Initiative, as confirmed by a government source on Wednesday. Italy has withdrawn from China's vast Belt and Road infrastructure initiative, more than four years after becoming the only G7 nation to sign ...