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(9 articles)US-China Decoupling Has Limits: Global Supply Chains Remain Entangled
The Peterson Institute's analysis challenges the prevailing narrative that the United States can rapidly and completely decouple its supply chains from China. While policymakers have pursued aggressiv
US Shifts China Trade Focus to Supply Chain Restructuring Beyond Tariffs
The United States is recalibrating its approach to China trade policy by shifting emphasis away from tariff escalation toward comprehensive supply chain restructuring. Rather than relying solely on pu
Trump Tariffs May Push Companies Back to China Despite Trade Tensions
The Peterson Institute for International Economics has published research suggesting that proposed tariff policies under a Trump administration could have unintended consequences—specifically, incenti
Reshoring Falls Short: Supply Chains Pivot to Diversification
Recent analysis reveals that reshoring—the return of manufacturing to domestic markets—is not emerging as a primary supply chain strategy despite policy incentives and public discourse. Instead, suppl
How Tariffs and Trade Tensions Reshape FDI in Asia
The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has released analysis examining how rising tariffs and intensifying trade tensions are fundamentally altering foreign direct investm
ASEAN's Logistics Ceiling Threatens China Plus One Strategy
The "China Plus One" diversification strategy—where companies establish alternative manufacturing bases outside China—has accelerated demand for logistics capacity across ASEAN. However, RSIS research
Reshoring Isn't a Quick Fix for US Supply Chain Disruptions
The article challenges the popular narrative that reshoring—bringing manufacturing back to the United States—offers a straightforward solution to supply chain disruptions. While reshoring has gained p
Why Tariff-Jumping Reveals Flaws in Protectionist Trade Policy
The article argues that tariff-jumping—where companies relocate manufacturing or shift sourcing to avoid tariffs—does not validate tariff effectiveness. Instead, it demonstrates a fundamental flaw: wh
Nearshoring strengthens as supply chain volatility drives regional shifts
The business case for nearshoring—relocating production and sourcing closer to end markets—continues to strengthen as supply chain volatility persists globally. Rather than a temporary trend, nearshor