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Regionalization 2025

Regional Blocs Are the Growth Engine

Global mega-deals have stalled, but RCEP and AfCFTA are quietly boosting intra-regional trade. For operators, harmonized rules of origin and tariff phase-outs translate directly into margin and market access.

RCEP Three Years In

Members report smoother documentation, predictable tariff treatment, and streamlined cumulation rules. Supply chains across Japan, Korea, and ASEAN hubs now plan footprints to maximize RCEP preferences.

AfCFTA's Tipping Point

With more product lines moving to zero or reduced tariffs, intra-African sourcing gains real traction. Logistics corridors and customs modernization projects are unlocking new routes and timelines.

Operator Playbook

  • Design manufacturing in a single bloc country to unlock bloc-wide preferences.
  • Standardize origin documentation and supplier declarations early.
  • Model landed-cost scenarios with staged tariff reductions through 2026.

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Why This Isn't De-Globalization

It's reconfiguration. Firms that learn bloc rules and embed them in planning will see faster cycle times, improved eligibility, and fewer compliance surprises.

While Superpowers Bicker, Regional Blocs Get Richer: Bet on RCEP and AfCFTA — Remova.org