A Bead Too Far: Rethinking Global Connections Before Columbus
(peterfrankopan.substack.com)
As a historian of exchange, I am conscious that goods that travel long-distances, are shiny or unusual get all the glory: a lot of history is mundane, low-key and local.
As a historian of exchange, I am conscious that goods that travel long-distances, are shiny or unusual get all the glory: a lot of history is mundane, low-key and local.
Trump threatens tariffs on EU goods and Apple iPhones
(bbc.co.uk)
US President Donald Trump has said he is "recommending" a 50% tariff on all goods from the European Union being imported to the United States.
US President Donald Trump has said he is "recommending" a 50% tariff on all goods from the European Union being imported to the United States.
Trump threatens Apple with a 25 percent iPhone tariff
(theverge.com)
President Donald Trump has threatened Apple with a tariff of “at least 25 percent” just for its iPhones unless it moves production to the United States.
President Donald Trump has threatened Apple with a tariff of “at least 25 percent” just for its iPhones unless it moves production to the United States.
Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on Apple If iPhones Not Made in US
(bloomberg.com)
Apple Inc. faces escalating pressure from President Donald Trump to do what many analysts insist would be nearly impossible: move production of its iconic iPhone to the US from overseas.
Apple Inc. faces escalating pressure from President Donald Trump to do what many analysts insist would be nearly impossible: move production of its iconic iPhone to the US from overseas.
DJI drones are everywhere. The U.S. may still ban them
(restofworld.org)
Drones from Chinese giant DJI are deeply embedded in American life. With a potential ban looming, the company has until the end of the year to convince U.S. lawmakers it does not pose a national security threat, amid trade tensions between the two countries.
Drones from Chinese giant DJI are deeply embedded in American life. With a potential ban looming, the company has until the end of the year to convince U.S. lawmakers it does not pose a national security threat, amid trade tensions between the two countries.
What happened to American manufacturing is not unusual
(waldrn.com)
President Trump’s chaotic implementation of new tariffs has roiled markets and wrecked decades of international cooperation and free trade agreements.
President Trump’s chaotic implementation of new tariffs has roiled markets and wrecked decades of international cooperation and free trade agreements.
Why does the U.S. always run a trade deficit?
(newyorkfed.org)
The obvious answer to the question of why the United States runs a trade deficit is that its export sales have not kept up with its demand for imports.
The obvious answer to the question of why the United States runs a trade deficit is that its export sales have not kept up with its demand for imports.
Trump warns Walmart: Don't raise prices due to my tariffs
(apnews.com)
Trump says he will call Putin, then Zelenskyy, on Monday to push for Ukraine ceasefire
Trump says he will call Putin, then Zelenskyy, on Monday to push for Ukraine ceasefire
Trump has "a little problem" with Apple's plan to ship iPhones from India
(arstechnica.com)
Donald Trump has hit out at Apple’s plans to produce more iPhones in India as a way of avoiding US tariffs on Chinese-made goods, as he continues to push the tech group to manufacture its best-selling device in America.
Donald Trump has hit out at Apple’s plans to produce more iPhones in India as a way of avoiding US tariffs on Chinese-made goods, as he continues to push the tech group to manufacture its best-selling device in America.
US warns that using Huawei AI chip 'anywhere' breaks its rules
(businesstimes.com.sg)
The Commerce Department issued guidance stating that the use of Huawei Technologies’ Ascend artificial intelligence (AI) chips “anywhere in the world” violates the government’s export controls, escalating US efforts to curb technological advances in China.
The Commerce Department issued guidance stating that the use of Huawei Technologies’ Ascend artificial intelligence (AI) chips “anywhere in the world” violates the government’s export controls, escalating US efforts to curb technological advances in China.
Bessent and Chinese minister held a secret meeting in IMF basement 3 weeks ago
(ft.com)
Who blinked first? How the US and China broke their trade deadlock
Who blinked first? How the US and China broke their trade deadlock
Trump names Todd Blanche acting librarian of Congress
(apnews.com)
US and China reach a deal to slash sky-high tariffs for now, with a 90-day pause
US and China reach a deal to slash sky-high tariffs for now, with a 90-day pause
Where does the ginseng in your tea come from? Graphic memoir explains the trade
(npr.org)
In 2011, cartoonist Craig Thompson fell on his moneymaker – by which I mean his drawing hand.
In 2011, cartoonist Craig Thompson fell on his moneymaker – by which I mean his drawing hand.
Globalization did not hollow out the American middle class
(noahpinion.blog)
For years, I’ve been calling for the U.S. to promote manufacturing. When Americans started getting excited about reindustrialization, I cheered. I was a big supporter of Joe Biden’s industrial policy, and I even praised Donald Trump for smashing the pro-free-trade consensus in his first term.
For years, I’ve been calling for the U.S. to promote manufacturing. When Americans started getting excited about reindustrialization, I cheered. I was a big supporter of Joe Biden’s industrial policy, and I even praised Donald Trump for smashing the pro-free-trade consensus in his first term.
As Bright as a Feather: Ostriches, Home Dyeing, and the Global Plume Trade
(publicdomainreview.org)
In the 19th century, dyed ostrich feathers were haute couture, adorning the hats and boas of fashionistas on both sides of the Atlantic.
In the 19th century, dyed ostrich feathers were haute couture, adorning the hats and boas of fashionistas on both sides of the Atlantic.
Ford raises prices on Mexican-made cars–but not the full tariff cost
(arstechnica.com)
Price rises are coming to some Mexican-made Ford vehicles this summer as a result of President Trump's decision to launch an international trade war.
Price rises are coming to some Mexican-made Ford vehicles this summer as a result of President Trump's decision to launch an international trade war.
US clears $131M sale of defence software, equipment to India
(indiatimes.com)
The Trump administration has approved a $131 million sale of maritime domain awareness software and equipment to India.
The Trump administration has approved a $131 million sale of maritime domain awareness software and equipment to India.
Trump announces 100% tariffs on movies ‘produced in foreign lands’
(theguardian.com)
Donald Trump on Sunday announced on his Truth Social platform a 100% tariff on all movies “produced in Foreign Lands”, saying the US film industry was dying a “very fast death” due to the incentives that other countries were offering to draw American film-makers.
Donald Trump on Sunday announced on his Truth Social platform a 100% tariff on all movies “produced in Foreign Lands”, saying the US film industry was dying a “very fast death” due to the incentives that other countries were offering to draw American film-makers.