May 2, 2025
As one tariff spreads through a whiskey supply chain, it becomes much more than a single tax as it hits hundreds of people and businesses.
April 29, 2025
Reflecting pink tariffs, on items that range from jackets to underwear, the average tax rate is higher for men's imports than women's.
April 27, 2025
Ice, short term rentals, and online shoes show us how entrepreneurs' stories raise money for seemingly bad business ideas.
April 26, 2025
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from space travel to bacon and egg sandwiches.
April 22, 2025
More than Coca-Cola, new tariffs have added to Pepsi's problems because of its manufacturing facilities in Ireland.
April 21, 2025
Whether its X-Men or Snuggies, we will always see examples of tariff creativity when producers try to avoid quotas and taxes.
April 19, 2025
Connecting economics, current ervents, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from AI and honey bees to Canadian tourists.
April 16, 2025
Looking at the impact of climate change on Champagne harvests, we can see why our grapes might not have the same taste.
April 13, 2025
Called exceedingly thirsty, AI energy consumption will impact U.S. power generation and emissions during the next five years.
April 12, 2025
Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from disappearing jobs to a rare earth primer.
April 11, 2025
By focusing on the globe's 17 rare earth elements, we can see what they are, where to find them, and how to get them.
April 10, 2025
Looking back at Brazil and cotton, and the EU and bananas, we can see how the WTO helps us fight normal trade wars.