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The Impact of Trade Conflict on Developing Asia

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  • Abiad, Abdul

    (Asian Development Bank)

  • Baris, Kristina

    (Asian Development Bank)

  • Bertulfo, Donald Jay

    (Asian Development Bank)

  • Camingue-Romance, Shiela

    (Asian Development Bank)

  • Feliciano, Paul Neilmer

    (Asian Development Bank)

  • Mariasingham, Joseph

    (Asian Development Bank)

  • Mercer-Blackman , Valerie

    (Asian Development Bank)

  • Bernabe, John Arvin

    (Asian Development Bank)

Abstract

This paper analyzes the effects of the current trade conflict on developing Asia using the Asian Development Bank’s Multiregional Input–Output Table (MRIOT), allowing us to calculate the impact on individual countries and on sectors within countries. The analysis estimates the direct impact on all tariff-affected goods; uses input–output analysis to estimate indirect effects on gross domestic product (GDP), exports, and employment; and allows for redirection of trade toward other producers using the approach of Feenstra and Sasahara (2017). A full escalation of the bilateral United States (US)–People’s Republic of China (PRC) trade conflict would shave 1% off PRC GDP and 0.2% off US GDP. The rest of developing Asia could see small net gains thanks to trade redirection, particularly in the electronics sector. A trade war in autos and parts would hurt the European Union and Japan. The conflict has substantial negative effects on PRC and US employment, but only minor impacts on current account balances.

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  • Abiad, Abdul & Baris, Kristina & Bertulfo, Donald Jay & Camingue-Romance, Shiela & Feliciano, Paul Neilmer & Mariasingham, Joseph & Mercer-Blackman , Valerie & Bernabe, John Arvin, 2018. "The Impact of Trade Conflict on Developing Asia," ADB Economics Working Paper Series 566, Asian Development Bank.
    • Handle: RePEc:ris:adbewp:0566
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    Keywords

    exports; input–output; international trade; tariffs; trade conflict; trade redirection;
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    JEL classification:

    • E00 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - General - - - General
    • F13 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Trade Policy; International Trade Organizations
    • F14 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Empirical Studies of Trade
    • O47 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity - - - Empirical Studies of Economic Growth; Aggregate Productivity; Cross-Country Output Convergence

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