There’s an appealing simplicity to the idea: impose U.S. tariffs on foreign goods, protect U.S. industries, boost jobs, reduce the trade deficit. But in practice, the story tends to be far messier. When the U.S. launches...
Gold and bitcoin have both hit record highs in recent days. Geopolitical and economic uncertainty are factors, while doubts over the US dollar are attracting institutional investors. It’s been a happy few weeks for those...
US tariff policy is having unexpected consequences for consumers — in some places. Coffee is becoming cheaper in Brazil, and in Mexico tomatoes are less expensive. US shoppers, meanwhile, are facing rising grocery bills. Customers...
The US wants to crack down on Chinese goods in disguise — and Southeast Asian countries are caught in the crossfire. Earlier this month, Washington announced a new US–Vietnam trade deal, under which Vietnamese exports to...
The silicon valley chip maker briefly topped a record-breaking $4 trillion valuation. Nvidia has seen a consistent rise over the past two years, as enthusiasm for AI-powered tech continues. Shortly after the US stock market...
