Economy
The Dragon Dances Through the Fire: China, Trump, and the Future of Global Trade
As the sun rose over Washington, D.C., in early 2025, the world braced itself for the return of a familiar force—Donald J. Trump, now...
Chinese Scenarios for Confronting America on Trade War
The Office of the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council of China officially announced the escalation of the trade war between Washington and...
The Economic Architecture of Trump’s Trade Doctrine: A Strategic Realignment
In our earlier analysis, “Miran: The Economic Mind Behind Trump—What’s Behind the Tariffs?” Stephen Miran emerged as the intellectual force behind a modern revival...
Understanding the Shift in US Tariff Policies
On April 2, 2025, the United States under President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping tariff policy, instituting a baseline 10% levy on all imports,...
The alternative of unrestricted Chinese trade to the wave of protectionism
At the end of last March, Xi Jinping warmly welcomed the arrival of representatives from the international business community and expressed appreciation for their...
Economy, Efficiency, and Demand of Soviet Russia from a Historical Perspective
History provides important lessons for today’s world, especially when examining the role of centralization and government intervention in economic policies. The economy of Soviet...
How Government Budget Deficits Affect Inflation Rates
In recent years, headlines around the globe have been dominated by inflation. From supermarket price surges to rising rents and interest rates, inflation has...
Tariff Wars: Ten SME-Centric Strategies to Save National Economies
No number of tariffs—added, subtracted, or multiplied—will save a debt-ridden national economy; but the potential of SMEs, driven by productivity and a skilled citizenry,...
Africa, the U.S., and Global Trade: Key Issues Uncovered
With geopolitical situation heightening, trade wars are also becoming increasingly prominent. By a simple explanation, a trade war is an economic conflict often resulting...
Bridging Continents: The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) represents a transformative vision for global connectivity, aiming to enhance economic integration between Asia, the Persian Gulf, and...