Big Ag is Dead Wrong on Trade
In April 2025, a coalition of 30 Big Ag industry groups sent a letter urging Congress to “maintain U.S. leadership in the World Trade Organization (WTO)”. The letter argues that…
Trump’s protectionism has jolted Canada into finally beginning to tear down interprovincial trade barriers
The threat of Donald Trump’s tariffs and the potential collapse of North American free trade have prompted Canada to look inward. With international trade under pressure, the country is, at…
U.S. manufacturers struggle to fully reshore supply chains
Some progress is being made. CorVent Medical, a North Dakota ventilator maker, has shifted from sourcing 70% of its parts from China to 70% from U.S. suppliers. CEO Richard Walsh…
The 19th Century Thinker Who Touted Tariffs
Historians trace the origins of protectionist thought to the pre-Civil War period during which time the U.S. transitioned into a more industrial capitalist society. Protectionists presented tariffs as the essential…
Chinese factories are stopping production and looking for new markets as U.S. tariffs bite
“I know several factories that have told half of their employees to go home for a few weeks and stopped most of their production,” said Cameron Johnson, Shanghai-based senior partner…
U.S. tariff revenue hits historic $15.4 billion in April, a 60% surge
In April, the U.S. witnessed a historic surge in tariff revenue, reaching an unprecedented $15.4 billion. This marked a 60% increase from the previous month, setting a new record for monthly…
China eases some US tariffs as Trump says he wants concessions
On Friday, reports emerged that China quietly rolled back tariffs on some US semiconductors, easing pressure on its tech sector, along with certain US pharmaceuticals. Bloomberg reported that Beijing is…
Solar stocks rally as US intends to slap tariffs as high as 3,500% on Southeast Asian panel exporters
Solar stocks popped on Tuesday after the US said it intends to slap tariffs as high as 3,521% on panel imports from four Southeast Asian countries. The sector’s move comes…
These companies say they’re investing more in U.S. manufacturing as tariffs go into effect
Since the start of President Trump’s second term in office, a number of corporations have announced plans to expand their production capabilities in the U.S. The announcements come as some…
CEO says his sales tripled when Trump’s tariffs hit: Americans have ‘a big opportunity’ to change how they make big purchases
The CEO of Back Market, an online marketplace for used and refurbished tech devices, says he’s witnessed the sales jump firsthand. Back Market saw its sales triple over a single…