国际货币基金组织：预计2025年亚洲经济将增长4.5%

Core Insights - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) urges Asian countries to reduce non-tariff barriers and promote regional trade integration to mitigate the impact of U.S. tariffs and global financial shocks [1] Group 1: Trade and Economic Growth - Trade has been a core driver of economic growth in Asia, with increasing intra-regional trade spurred by U.S. trade tensions and a surge in artificial intelligence investments [1] - Further regional trade integration, including the elimination of trade barriers, can help Asian nations diversify their export markets, reduce costs, and offset some negative impacts of tariffs [1] Group 2: Recommendations for Trade Agreements - The IMF suggests that Asia could benefit from broader trade agreements, similar to the European Union model, as the current reliance on bilateral agreements leads to overlapping rules and inconsistent standards [1] - Srinivasan, Director of the IMF's Asia and Pacific Department, stated that deeper regional integration could provide a buffer against external shocks [1]