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Talks shift from bullets to balance sheets. Tariffs become the new front line. Will an accord emerge, or will demands stall? A meeting between President Trump and President Putin is reportedly imminent, marking a shift in focus from the battlefield to the balance of trade. Instead of ceasefire terms or territorial settlements, this summit will center on sanctions, tariffs, and the reshaping of the post-war financial order.

This article was independently developed by The Economy editorial team and draws on original analysis published by East Asia Forum. The content has been substantially rewritten, expanded, and reframed for broader context and relevance. All views expressed are solely those of the author and do not represent the official position of East Asia Forum or its contributors.

This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

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When guns are built, do markets see profit or peril? Some bet on growth, while others brace for trouble. The same act draws praise or fear, Marco may rise, but who steers the global mirror? A recent economic analysis examines how international markets interpret military spending. Civilians rarely see it as a sign of imminent conflict, but rather as an investment opportunity that promises government contracts and industrial growth. That view applies even if the country later becomes involved in armed conflict.

This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

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This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

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The walls go up, the costs rise high, While buyers ask the reason why. The goods remain, but fewer people choose them. When tariffs leave them bound to lose. As President Trump ramps up his latest round of tariffs, concerns over their far-reaching consequences are intensifying. Countries that have yet to strike trade agreements with the United States, such as Canada, Mexico, and Brazil, are bracing for the fallout.

This article was independently developed by The Economy editorial team and draws on original analysis published by East Asia Forum. The content has been substantially rewritten, expanded, and reframed for broader context and relevance. All views expressed are solely those of the author and do not represent the official position of East Asia Forum or its contributors.

This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

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This article was independently developed by The Economy editorial team and draws on original analysis published by East Asia Forum. The content has been substantially rewritten, expanded, and reframed for broader context and relevance. All views expressed are solely those of the author and do not represent the official position of East Asia Forum or its contributors.