Latin American economies are stalling. Shannon O’Neil, an economic policy expert at the Council on Foreign Relations, reported that over the last 30 years, Latin American economies have become less diverse regarding what they produce. The region’s industries export goods … Continue reading
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“US Port Strikes and the Battle Over Automation in the Workforce”
Shipping plays a pivotal role in global trade, handling approximately 80% of the world’s goods, making it essential for the functioning of the American economy. Disruptions can send shockwaves through supply chains, affecting prices and businesses worldwide. On October … Continue reading
Biden’s New Trade Tariffs: Reasoning and Implications for US-China Relations
The United States and China have been at odds for some time now. From differing political ideologies to opposing economic policies, the two countries always seem to be vying against one another. On May 14, 2024, Washington announced its new … Continue reading
La France, Passerelle décisive entre la Chine et les Etats-Unis
Depuis le début du deuxième mandat de Xi Jinping, les relations sino-françaises connaissent une période que l’on pourrait qualifier de lune de miel. Non seulement les deux acteurs ont des intérêts en commun (lutter contre l’hégémonie économique des Etats-Unis, promouvoir … Continue reading
Les nouvelles routes de la soie dix ans après, des promesses tenues?
Les nouvelles routes de la soie ou “Belt and Road Initiative” (BRI) est le projet de développement le plus important à l’échelle internationale depuis le début du 21ème siècle. Étant le projet du président chinois Xi Jinping … Continue reading
America’s War on Monopolies: the Threat of Capturing Markets and Liberties
In July 1944, still celebrating the success of D-Day, economic thinkers from around the world gathered in Bretton, New Hampshire, to establish the first International Monetary Fund. Like the nymph Calypso from Homer’s Odyssey, these delegates from 44 … Continue reading
Death by Trade
Opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. have risen significantly since 1999 whilst also exhibiting geographic variation. A focus on foreign trade-related jobs is vital, and perhaps more significant, than other forms of failure in relation to the rise of Opioid usage.
Africa’s New Trade Agreement: One Year On
By 2021, a broad framework of the agreement had finally been formulated and trade began the same year– the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) was now in force. Now a year into the effective implementation of only some of the key aspects of the deal, the future remains turbulent and uncertain for a complete and harmonious application of the deal’s core principles and general spirit.
Medical Internationalism: The Cuban Response to the Pandemic
Rather than reaching out to massive pharmaceutical companies, the Cuban biotechnology sector set to work on developing its own vaccine.