trade barriers
Coverage of trade barriers in the Nexus archive.
- Interprovincial booze rules may be easing, but other trade barriers still remain
Interprovincial alcohol purchase restrictions in Canada are easing, but other barriers continue to hinder the free flow of goods, services, and labor between provinces. The article highlights ongoing issues affecting trade and movement across provincial lines.
- Why the Vietnam ‘detour’ for US-bound Chinese goods hit a dead end
A major Chinese textile exporter moved production to Vietnam in 2017 to avoid U.S. trade barriers under President Trump, but the strategy failed. The company aimed to bypass tariffs and continue supplying Walmart with household goods.
- Post-Brexit Britain is still searching for an economic model
Post-Brexit Britain continues to seek an economic model as its services industries, which dominate UK exports, face challenges from trade barriers.
- Russia Warns Armenia of New Trade Curbs After Vote
Russia warned Armenia of potential new import restrictions following Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s ruling party’s election victory. Armenia is deepening ties with the European Union and seeking alternative markets amid prior Russian trade barriers.
- Why Europe should erect high and hard trade barriers on China
The article argues that Europe should implement high trade barriers against China to protect strategic industries from underpriced imports, while acknowledging that broad tariffs like those used by Trump are generally harmful. It emphasizes the need for targeted tariffs to counter geopolitical rivals.