International Trade

April 23, 2019

The Washing Machine Trade War: The Biggest Loser

Through duties and washing machine tariffs, the U.S. government has created new incentives for manufacturers that harm consumers.

March 12, 2019

How Venezuela Caught an Incurable Case of Dutch Disease

From the very beginning in 1922, Venezuela's oil industry fueled governmental decisions that created an incurable case of Dutch disease.

March 11, 2019

How Norway Avoided Dutch Disease

Avoided by Norway, Dutch disease is contracted by nations that let a commodity windfall dominate what they produce and spend.

March 6, 2019

Six Facts That Tell You What Is Happening to U.S. Manufacturing

While it depends where you look and the industries you select, you can see that U.S. manufacturing is now experiencing a modest rebound.

February 25, 2019

A Sad Soybean Saga

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.

February 21, 2019

Six Facts That Explain How China Plans to Dominate World Trade

China's economic development and much more will be propelled if its Belt and Road Initiative sends trillions to countries in three continents.

February 1, 2019

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.

January 18, 2019

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.

January 4, 2019

A Closer Look at Apple in China

Looking at Apple in China, we can see the collateral damage that a seemingly targeted tariff can create for multinationals.