From U.S. farm income to Brazil’s exports to a racing cargo ship, the impact of China’s retaliatory soybean tariff has had a global impact.…
Wilted Lettuce, Moldy Strawberries, and the Impact of Brexit
Thinking of wilted lettuce, moldy strawberries, and a slower trip from the Hook of Holland to Harwich, England, we can see the impact of Brexit.…
The Tiny Screw That Made a Big Difference
Unable to mass produce a tiny screw, Apple’s Mac Pro plant in Austin, Texas demonstrated the problem with U.S.manufacturing.…
Six Facts: What It’s Handy To Know About China
A look at U.S. China trade history reveals how the Chinese economy has changed and what a combination of command and the market can accomplish.…
How the World Eats Chocolate
From China to Switzerland, and Oreos to chocolate bars and mousse, global chocolate consumption depends on where you look.…
Six Facts: Understanding More About Brexit
The political and economic sides of Brexit’s problems involve the impact of a potential no vote in Parliament and controversial draft agreement issues.…
Why a Tariff Changed Your Hiking Boots
Looking at tariff incentives, we see changes in clothing design and factory location that are based on minimizing the impact of the tax.…
Six Facts That We Need to Know About Globalization
Globalization is a gargantuan topic. Reflecting the world’s economic interdependence, it is about goods, services, and supply chains. It takes us to multinational corporations, to trade agreemen…
What We Say About Trade
In a Pew’s yearly survey of trade opinions, they uncovered a slew of contradictions that show most of like trade but cannot say why.…
How We Swapped Mangoes for Motorcycles
Without trade deals, our fruit imports would include many fewer mangoes, melons, tomatoes, limes, berries, and watermelons.…