Economy
Will a ‘Trump slump’ continue to hit US tourism in 2026 − and even keep World Cup fans away?
Will a ‘Trump slump’ continue to hit US tourism in 2026 − and even keep World Cup fans away? The US tourism industry is worried that the “Trump slump” will continue to hit US tourism in 2026, even affecting World Cup fans. The decline in international arrivals to the US in 2025 was 5.4%, a […]
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Trump’s new ‘Buy American’ requirement for EV charging would dramatically curtail build-out
Trump’s new ‘Buy American’ requirement for EV charging would dramatically curtail build-out Donald Trump’s administration has introduced a new “Buy American” requirement for EV charging infrastructure, which would significantly impact its build-out. The requirement states that EV chargers must be built in the US and use components originating from the US to receive federal funding. […]
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How Valentine’s Day push supply chains into overdrive
How Valentine’s Day push supply chains into overdrive Valentine’s Day is a high-stakes logistical operation that pushes supply chains into overdrive, with flowers being harvested thousands of miles away and chocolates ramping up production months in advance. The global supply chain for Valentine’s Day is worth an estimated $27.7 billion, with Americans spending close to […]
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Has Little Caesars Arena boosted economic activity in Detroit? We looked at hotel and short-term rental industry data to find out
Has Little Caesars Arena boosted economic activity in Detroit? We looked at hotel and short-term rental industry data to find out Little Caesars Arena’s impact on Detroit’s economy was studied using hotel and short-term rental industry data, which showed a significant increase in lodging industry growth coinciding with the arena’s opening in 2017. The study […]
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Has globalization lessened the importance of physical distance? For economic shocks, new research suggests ‘yes’
Has globalization lessened the importance of physical distance? For economic shocks, new research suggests ‘yes’ Research suggests that globalization has reduced the importance of physical distance in economic shocks, particularly for interconnected countries. The study found that business cycles were strongly localized from 1960-1999, but this relationship broke down after 2000, indicating a shift towards […]
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Trump’s stated reasons for taking Greenland are wrong – but the tactics fit with the plan to limit China’s economic interests
Trump’s stated reasons for taking Greenland are wrong – but the tactics fit with the plan to limit China’s economic interests US President Donald Trump has been trying to acquire Greenland for years, but his stated reasons are questionable. In 2019, he offered to buy the island, which was rejected by Denmark and Greenlanders. Since […]
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Why unlocking Venezuelan oil won’t mean much for US energy prices
Why unlocking Venezuelan oil won’t mean much for US energy prices Venezuela’s oil industry has experienced significant turmoil over the years, including a steady downward spiral since 1998, due to factors such as economic downturns, populist leaders, and sanctions. The US has seized control of Venezuela’s oil production, but it’s unlikely to have a significant […]
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The ‘drug threat’ that justified the US ouster of Maduro won’t be fixed by his arrest
The ‘drug threat’ that justified the US ouster of Maduro won’t be fixed by his arrest The US ouster of Maduro won’t fix the “drug threat” that justified it, as Venezuela was never a major cocaine producer and most US cocaine originates from Colombia. The Trump administration used power and geopolitics to justify military intervention […]
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Supreme Court is set to rule on constitutionality of Trump tariffs – but not their wisdom
Supreme Court is set to rule on constitutionality of Trump tariffs – but not their wisdom The US Supreme Court is set to rule on the constitutionality of Donald Trump’s tariffs, but not their wisdom, which raises concerns about economic democracy. The founders of the US intended for Congress to have exclusive power over tariff-making, […]
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Martin Luther King Jr. was ahead of his time in pushing for universal basic income
Martin Luther King Jr. was ahead of his time in pushing for universal basic income Martin Luther King Jr. was an early advocate for universal basic income (UBI) as a way to address economic inequality and poverty, particularly among African Americans. A recent study found that white Americans with lower incomes are more likely to […]
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