Strategic Techno-Economic Agreements: Trade deals in a geopolitically convoluted era

2026

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This report proposes Strategic Techno-Economic Agreements (STEAs) as a necessary evolution of trade policy to address geopolitical realities and counter China's economic influence.

* Explores the limitations of traditional Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) in the current geopolitical landscape.
* Outlines a two-pillar framework for STEAs: advancing allied economic development and limiting China's non-market system.
* Discusses the practical steps and political will required to implement STEAs effectively.

Tags: trade policy, geopolitics, China, strategic industries, economic agreements

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