China

Economics

China's Commerce Ministry announced that it would help exporters weather "external shocks" by leveraging China's "super-large-scale" domestic market, stabilizing foreign trade and bolstering consumption, Bloomberg reported on April 18. 

China: State Push To Help Exporters Likely To Spur Deflation, Trade Tensions

United States

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative unveiled its new plan to charge fees on Chinese ships calling at U.S. ports, Agence France-Presse reported on April 17.

U.S.: Washington Eases Proposed Port Fees in New Plan for Chinese Ships 

Ukraine

Politics

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The United States and Ukraine signed a memorandum of intent to move forward with a larger economic partnership deal, according to an April 17 social media post by Ukraine's economy minister, in a move that is widely reported to give the United States preferential access to revenues generated from the development of Ukraine's infrastructure and natural resources, including critical minerals.

U.S., Ukraine: Officials Agree on Memorandum, Paving Way for Minerals Deal

Europe

The European Union is considering restricting exports of certain strategic goods to the United States in retaliation for U.S. tariffs if U.S.-EU trade negotiations fail, Bloomberg reported on April 17.

EU: Brussels Considers Using Export Restrictions To Retaliate Against U.S. Tariffs

Japan

U.S. President Donald Trump met in Washington, D.C., with Japan's chief trade negotiator, Economic Revitalization Minister Ryosei Akazawa, with both sides expressing a desire to reach a deal within 90 days and agreeing to a follow-up meeting later in April, according to Akazawa, The Asahi Shimbun reported on April 17.

Japan, U.S.: Trump and Akazawa Talk Trade, Looking for a Quick Deal

Kenya

Kenya's prime Cabinet secretary, Musalia Mudavadi, said the government was looking to secure a new support program from the International Monetary Fund by November, Bloomberg reported on April 16.

Kenya: Ruto Government Aims To Reach New IMF Deal by November

Bangladesh

Pakistan

Pakistan and Bangladesh held their first foreign secretary-level talks in 15 years in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Geo News reported on April 17.

Pakistan, Bangladesh: Foreign Secretaries Meet for First Time in 15 Years

Brazil

In a fiscal risks annex to the 2026 budget guidelines bill sent to Congress on April 15, the Brazilian Treasury acknowledged rising risks of public debt rollover and highlighted the need for fiscal consolidation, Reuters reported on April 16.

Brazil: Government Unlikely To Adopt Austerity Measures, Despite Growing Fiscal Risks

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Global Trade

U.S. tariffs are throwing economies across the globe into disarray, just as they did in 1930, but lessons from the past could keep the world from tipping into a second Great Depression.

Lessons From the 1930s on Avoiding a Second Great Depression

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Kuwait

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Energy

The law will enable external borrowing to finance the country's deficits and Vision 2035 investments, but Kuwait's growing reliance on debt markets to increase capital expenditure could eventually prove problematic. 

After Eight Years of Gridlock, Kuwait Finally Passes a New Debt Law

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Sri Lanka

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Textile exports from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan will suffer under new U.S. tariffs, worsening economic hardships and risking political instability.

South Asia's Textile Industry Reels From U.S. Tariffs

Argentina

Aerial view of 9 de Julio Avenue in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is seen on April 10, 2025, during a 24-hour strike called by workers' unions against the economic policies of President Javier Milei. 

The $20 billion bailout package will reduce financial risks amid Argentina's ongoing macroeconomic adjustment, but the threat of policy slippage will increase ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

What To Make of Argentina's Latest IMF Deal

Australia

Australian Labor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (L) debates Liberal opposition leader Peter Dutton on April 8, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. 

Military & Security

While another Labor government would portend domestic and foreign policy continuity, a victory by the Liberal-National coalition would signal a shift toward fiscal austerity, loosened energy regulations, expanded defense spending and stricter immigration regulations.

Australia's Election: Potential Outcomes and Their Implications

Global Elections

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Italy

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the closing session of the National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, China, on March 11, 2025. 

A look at what the coming week will bring -- and a list of recommended RANE articles from the week that was.

The Weekly Rundown: Xi Tours Southeast Asia, Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks Begin

U.S.-Iran Relations

South Africa

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen holds a press conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Jan. 28, 2025.

Rising tensions between the ruling ANC and its key coalition partner over the 2025 budget are raising the risk of a coalition breakdown, which would threaten policy paralysis and a marked depreciation of the rand.

What the Democratic Alliance's Exit From Government Would Mean for South Africa

Germany

France

United Kingdom

Poland

Spain

NATO military forces during static display after the Steadfast Dart 2025 military exercises at the Smardan Training Area in Smardan, Romania, on Feb. 19, 2025. 

Environment, Science & Technology

Europe is increasingly focused on achieving greater strategic autonomy in defense, but internal divisions and material constraints will plague this quest, even as the United States' role on the Continent continues to shrink, meaning NATO will likely remain the cornerstone of Europe’s security architecture. 

The Future of Transatlantic Security Cooperation, Part 2: The View From Europe

Pedestrians walk past a broadcast screen of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in Mumbai on April 3, 2025, airing news of U.S. President Donald Trump unveiling sweeping new trade tariffs. 

If implemented, Trump's threatened 27% tariff would severely hurt certain Indian sectors (e.g., pharmaceuticals), though other sectors (e.g., textiles) could benefit if India's main competitors end up facing even higher tariffs.

For India, High U.S. Tariffs Offer a Mixed Bag

Taiwan

Taiwan's President Lai inspects troops taking part in the Rapid Response Exercise at the Songshan military airbase in Taipei on March 21, 2025.

Lai's policies to defend sovereignty and curb Chinese influence are prompting greater coercive pressure from Beijing.

In Taiwan, President Lai's Actions Toward China Will Speak Louder Than His Words

General view of the plenary session of Brazil's lower house in Brasilia during an April 2, 2025, vote on the reciprocity law, which allows the Brazilian government to retaliate against countries or economic blocs that impose trade barriers on products from Brazil. 

Although U.S. tariffs will hinder Brazil's economy and reduce foreign direct investment, unique opportunities for Brazilian exporters may mitigate the impact of the looming global trade war.

U.S. Protectionism Portends Opportunities and Hurdles for Brazil

Vietnamese garment workers stitch apparel at a factory in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on April 3, 2025, after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping new tariffs on trading partners.

If the 46% U.S. tariff on Vietnamese goods remains in place, it will quickly destabilize the country's export-reliant economy, creating substantial risks that could compel Hanoi to deepen its reliance on China.

Trump's Tariffs Pose a Structural Threat to Vietnam's Economy

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China: State Push To Help Exporters Likely To Spur Deflation, Trade Tensions

U.S.: Washington Eases Proposed Port Fees in New Plan for Chinese Ships

U.S., Ukraine: Officials Agree on Memorandum, Paving Way for Minerals Deal

EU: Brussels Considers Using Export Restrictions To Retaliate Against U.S. Tariffs

Japan, U.S.: Trump and Akazawa Talk Trade, Looking for a Quick Deal

Kenya: Ruto Government Aims To Reach New IMF Deal by November

Pakistan, Bangladesh: Foreign Secretaries Meet for First Time in 15 Years

Brazil: Government Unlikely To Adopt Austerity Measures, Despite Growing Fiscal Risks

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