Analytical Corner: Navigating the evolving trade landscape: The Case for Deeper Asia-Pacific Trade Integration

IMF ANALYTICAL CORNER

DATE: Apr 13, 2026

DAY: Monday

3:00 PM - 3:25 PM

LOCATION: Meeting Halls A&B HQ1-3-430A&B

Event Series

Overview

Trade has been central to Asia Pacific’s growth, but rising trade tensions are changing the landscape. This talk highlights untapped gains from deeper intra-Asia integration through deepening trade agreements and lowering non-tariff barriers.

Analytical Corner: Navigating the evolving trade landscape: The Case for Deeper Asia-Pacific Trade Integration

Panelists

Chikako Baba
Asia and Pacific Department, IMF

Ashique Habib
Asia and Pacific Department, IMF