IMF Urges Asia to Reinforce Supply‑Chains by Reducing Trade Barriers
IMF Urges Asia: The International Monetary Fund has called on Asian economies to adopt more open regional trade frameworks, reduce non‑tariff trade barriers and better integrate intra‑regional value chains to protect themselves from mounting external shocks—particularly U.S. tariff escalation. While Asia is projected to grow at about 4.5% in 2025, the IMF warns of a…