This policy brief examines the economic impacts of expanded multilateral agreements in Asia. The findings provide evidence-based insights for policymakers to understand the potential benefits from improved trade integration, navigate the complexities of national, regional, and sectoral trade, and to ensure the equitable distribution of its benefits.

This paper highlights five economic themes emerging from the shifting global order and likely to shape Australia's policy debate in the coming years. It aims to assist policymakers as they adapt to the new global order and tackle domestic pressures by framing the big policy challenges and identifying where policy needs to adapt.

This report explores the understanding and utilisation of benefits available to Australian industry and communities from trade, the challenges faced in accessing these benefits and how businesses can be further encouraged. The report notes that a global rise in protectionist sentiment poses a significant challenge for Australia as a trading nation. It makes 13 recommendations.

This report presents perspectives and concerns of Australian businesses involved in international trade. It highlights rising concern over labour costs and compliance, and suggests policy measures should also aim to streamline regulatory policy focus on reducing business costs to enhance international competitiveness.

This paper argues that both Republicans and Democrats see tariffs as a solution for their domestic economy when they are not. The paper makes the case for fewer protectionist trade policies and advances solutions New Zealand could explore.