Kumar, Anoop S.
Weaponised finance and the tariff war - Economic & Political Weekly - 61(23), Jun 6, 2026: p.14-17
Punitive tariffs, secondary sanctions, and control over payment networks form a continuum of coercive statecraft. India’s options to reduce exposure may present themselves through alternative payment systems and bilateral currency arrangements. A more autonomous financial architecture may mitigate vulnerability, yet building it presents significant technical, economic, and diplomatic challenges.- Reproduced
https://www.epw.in/journal/2026/23/commentary/weaponised-finance-and-tariff-war.html
Weaponised finance and the tariff war - Economic & Political Weekly - 61(23), Jun 6, 2026: p.14-17
Punitive tariffs, secondary sanctions, and control over payment networks form a continuum of coercive statecraft. India’s options to reduce exposure may present themselves through alternative payment systems and bilateral currency arrangements. A more autonomous financial architecture may mitigate vulnerability, yet building it presents significant technical, economic, and diplomatic challenges.- Reproduced
https://www.epw.in/journal/2026/23/commentary/weaponised-finance-and-tariff-war.html