Trade Talks Tracker: Are New Negotiations a Signal of Resolution or More Chaos?
In early 2025, President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies once again shook the foundations of global trade. With sweeping duties on imports from China, the European Union, and Mexico, markets worldwide have been in turmoil. From soybean farmers in Iowa to chipmakers in Taiwan and auto giants in Germany, the ripple effects are immediate and […]
From Retail to Rare Earths: Key Sectors Most Affected by New Tariffs
When President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, global markets and industries braced for another round of trade disruptions. By April, their fears were realized. Explore how sectors like retail, technology, agriculture, and rare earths are adapting to Trump’s 2025 new tariffs. With a sharp shift toward protectionism, the administration rolled […]
How Chinese Manufacturers Could Reroute Trade to Avoid U.S. Tariffs
In early 2025, President Donald Trump’s reinstated tariff regime shook the foundations of global supply chains. With sweeping duties—10% to 25%—on goods imported from China, the administration aims to bring manufacturing back to the U.S., reduce reliance on Chinese imports, and push for better trade terms. But history—and corporate ingenuity—suggests that when tariffs rise, workarounds […]
U.S. Companies Caught in the Crossfire: How Businesses Are Adjusting to Tariff Shocks
In early 2025, just months into his second term, President Donald J. Trump reignited the trade war with sweeping tariffs aimed at China, Europe, and Mexico, alongside threats of further sanctions. Citing the need to “protect American workers,” the administration implemented universal 10–25% tariffs on a range of imports—from Chinese electronics to European automobiles and […]
AI Stocks Rally in 2025: What’s Powering the Rise of Robotics and Automation?
The first quarter of 2025 has ushered in a renewed sense of optimism for the artificial intelligence and robotics sectors. With the convergence of advanced machine learning, cloud integration, and a post-pandemic demand for digital efficiency, companies like UiPath, Palantir, and Boston Dynamics have posted strong earnings—far surpassing Wall Street expectations. AI and robotics stocks […]
Week-by-Week: The Global Market Reaction to Trump’s 2025 Tariff Policy
In early 2025, President Donald J. Trump, reinstated to office, began rolling out a new series of tariffs aimed at reshaping the U.S. trade landscape. Trump’s administration cited national security, economic self-reliance, and job protection as key motivations for this aggressive trade policy shift. These moves reignited trade tensions with China, the European Union, and […]
South America’s Role in a Polarized Trade World
In 2025, the global trade environment is marked by escalating tensions between major economies, particularly the United States and China. This polarization has prompted countries worldwide to reassess their trade strategies, with South American nations like Brazil and Argentina finding themselves at a crossroads. As traditional trade patterns shift, these countries are exploring new opportunities […]
IPO Activity Rebounds in Tech and Green Energy Sectors
The IPO landscape is changing fast in 2025. After a cautious and subdued 2024—marked by macroeconomic volatility, high interest rates, and valuation resets—Q2 is seeing a vibrant return of investor enthusiasm. Leading the way are startups in green energy, climate tech, and artificial intelligence, signaling renewed risk appetite and confidence in innovation-led growth. After a […]
ASEAN & India: Winners or Losers in the Tariff Shuffle?
The global trade environment in 2025 is characterized by escalating tensions between the United States and China, leading to significant shifts in international supply chains. As the two largest economies impose steep tariffs on each other’s goods, countries like those in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and India find themselves at a crossroads. […]
Stop Waiting for the Perfect Moment — Create It Instead
“You don’t need the perfect moment — you need the courage to create it.” — Avery Dane We’ve all said it before — “I’ll start when the timing is right.” Whether it’s launching a business, writing a book, starting a fitness journey, or even having a difficult conversation, we often delay action in the hopes […]