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Having just written last month about the state of the global economy, especially the developed major economies, I thought I’d write about how the Global South is faring under the same pressures of geopolitical tensions, war and tariffs. This is the entire region dominated by developing, emerging and low and middle-income countries that even ordinarily are racked by high inflation, high import bills – including of food and oil and gas – and high unemployment.

Strait of Hormuz tensions threaten global energy flows, raising oil prices, disrupting trade, and impacting economies worldwide.

Minister urges stronger multilateralism and greater support for developing economies ahead of 2026 Cameroon ministerial KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: 15 May 2025 — Malaysia has reiterated its call for the World Trade Organization (WTO) to undergo critical reforms to maintain its relevance and effectiveness in the global trading system, particularly in addressing the needs of developing […]

‘Tariff King’ Label For India Misleading, Argues Newsweek Opinion Piece.

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