A Timeline of Trump’s Tariff Fight With Canada, Mexico, China and the E.U.
In the first 50 days of his second term, President Trump’s penchant for imposing and then suspending tariffs has shaken markets and confounded trading partners.
Protectionism has a long history in the US – so its return should not be all that surprising
'America First' – a slogan reclaimed by Trump in his first presidency – still resonates with many voters. Ben Von Klemperer/ShutterstockWhile Britain has for the most part had a strong commitment to free trade, it’s a very different story in the US, which has a long history of protectionism.
Leadership in the Senate: New Boss Same as the Old Boss?
To understand politics in America, follow the money. When we do, we find good cause to expect McConnell’s shadow to live long beyond his tenure.
Slowdown in vehicle market continues in Feb, led by lower sales of new cars
Vehicles going into circulation for the first time contracted by 1.2 percent year-on-year (YoY) in February, after a decrease of 7.4 percent in January, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Thursday.
Putting countries on the cap? Pastoral visits of John Paul II and international trade
During his reign from 1979 to 2005, Pope John Paul II visited 129 countries, more than the 263 Popes before him combined. I document a significant increase in exports to trading partners with a relatively high share of Catholics following a Pastoral visit, leading to a non-negligible increase in aggregate exports. The biggest beneficiaries in terms of increased trade are visited countries that are at lower stages of economic development and have relatively few Catholics and weak trade links.
Putting countries on the cap? Pastoral visits of John Paul II and international trade
During his reign from 1979 to 2005, Pope John Paul II visited 129 countries, more than the 263 Popes before him combined. I document a significant increase in exports to trading partners with a relatively high share of Catholics following a Pastoral visit, leading to a non-negligible increase in aggregate exports. The biggest beneficiaries in terms of increased trade are visited countries that are at lower stages of economic development and have relatively few Catholics and weak trade links.
PM continues to mull reshuffle in shadow of new Tempe inquiry
PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to announce the names of his new cabinet this week, in a gesture which he hopes will allow him to focus anew on the business of government following the failed opposition challenge over Tempe.
Podcast - Greek politics feels aftershock from Tempe train crash
Two years after Greece's deadliest rail disaster, the political fallout is escalating rather than abating.
U.S. Inflation Eased More Than Expected in February
Economists are bracing for intensifying price pressures and slower growth, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve.
America’s clean air rules boost health and the economy − here’s what EPA’s new deregulation plans ignore
Regulations have cleaned up cars, power plants and factories, leaving cleaner air while economies have grown.
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