US–South Asia Trade Framework: Can Pakistan Compete with India & Bangladesh? | Economy Talks

Описание: In this episode of CPDI Economy Talks, host Zubair Faisal Abbasi sits down with Public Policy Expert Mukhtar Ahmad Ali to unpack the changing economic geography of trade in South Asia.

The discussion explores the evolving US–South Asia trade framework, the impact of rules of origin, and why Bangladesh and India are outperforming Pakistan in textiles and exports.

From the crisis in Pakistan’s cotton sector to low returns on investment in industry, this conversation dives into the structural challenges facing Pakistan’s economy — and the urgent reforms needed to modernize, diversify, and compete globally.

Key themes include:
• US trade policy and South Asia
• Textile competitiveness & value chains
• Cotton crisis & agricultural vulnerabilities
• Industrial modernization & investment climate
• Export diversification strategy

A must-watch for policymakers, economists, business leaders, and students of political economy.

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