Disintegration (Trade)
Reduction in international trade/integration.
Real World
The US–China trade war from 2018 triggered trade disintegration: US tariffs on $360bn of Chinese goods caused companies like Apple to explore shifting production to Vietnam and India to avoid disruption.
Exam Focus
Distinguish disintegration (deliberate policy reversal) from a temporary slowdown — examiners reward precise use of terminology.
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