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Bhutan’s turning point: Building economic resilience in an uncertain world

Apr 26, 2025 3 mins read
Bhutan’s turning point: Building economic resilience in an uncertain world

The escalating trade and geopolitical tensions between the United States and China continue to shape the global economic landscape. What began as a tariff dispute has evolved into a strategic decoupling in trade, technology, and investment. As the two largest economies pursue increasingly divergent paths, one leaning into self-reliance and the other reinforcing alliances, the fallout is being felt

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