In the past two years, the Trump Administration has threatened or implemented new trade restrictions that have impacted every single region in the world. Most are still pending further negotiations. But with the successful renegotiation of both a NAFTA and…
Below is an excerpt of the rapid-response alert shared with our clients, hours after President Donald Trump imposed steel and aluminum tariffs on the EU, Mexico, and Canada. These tariffs were announced back in March, but the US granted these countries temporary…
In chess, a gambit is a move where a player sacrifices a low-value piece to gain a tactical advantage. It’s a high-risk move, but it’s a calculated risk. Proper use of gambits requires deep knowledge of the game and strategic…
The chart of the week is from Ryan Connelly, Senior Analyst for Global Economics: “At a growth rate of 7%, the size of an economy doubles every 10 years. This kind of momentum creates all sorts of opportunities for B2C,…
According to recent press reports, US President Donald Trump will implement substantial tariffs on imported steel (25%) and aluminum (10%) as soon as next week. The net impact of these tariffs will be negative for US growth. When the US…
President Donald Trump’s Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA)—which combines a significant decrease in the corporate tax rate and a temporary investment holiday on new fixed investment—creates significant incentives for multinationals to expand their US manufacturing footprints. Beyond US borders,…
The chart of the week is from Ryan Connelly, Senior Analyst for Global Economics: “The US shale revolution has led to a dramatic increase in US crude production. The US is currently producing just under 10mm bp/d of crude oil…