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Trade wars destroy the planet

Trade wars significantly increase global CO2 emissions, according to new research. The redirection of supply chains leads to less efficient production pathways and shifts emissions-intensive manufacturing to countries with higher carbon intensity.

QX
21. December 2025
Qiyuan Xu is a Senior Fellow at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. (Project Syndicate)

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Last updated: 21. December 2025