Economics Explained
The Economics of Donald Trump: Foreign Trade
Trump. A man who needs no introduction. Today, let's look exclusively at President Trump's economic policies, go over their quirks and features, and more! Trump is one of the few candidates we can actually talk about so early in this...
Hip Hughes History
The Election of 1800 Explained
HipHughes goes old school style on the Election of 1800, explaining the basics on one of the most contested, dirty, controversial elections this side of 2000.
Curated Video
The Economic Threats and Opportunities of International Trade
This video is a lecture on the economic threats and opportunities presented by international trade. The speaker discusses the definition of international trade and how it can provide market opportunities and economies of scale for firms....
TLDR News
European Free Trade Area - Explaining Brexit.
With the UK about to leave the EU many options lie in front of Britain. One choice is to stay in the European Free Trade Area. Doing this means Britain can continue to trade with the EU without having to follow quite a many rules....
The Business Professor
Types of International Agreements affecting US Trade
What types of International Agreements affect US Trade?
Financial Times
Steve Bannon on populism
The FT’s editor Lionel Barber talks with Steve Bannon about economic nationalism and rising populism.
TLDR News
Trump's China Trade War Explained - TLDR Explains
Since being elected Trump has imposed thousands of tariffs on a huge variety of products. However, it's his tariffs on China which have got the most attention, with it escalating into a trade war. In recent days there have been signs of...
The Wall Street Journal
Defining Fair Trade 2
Previous administrations, Republican and Democrat, endorsed the current trading system. What are the risks as the trade regime gets a makeover?
Mr. Beat
The Nullification Crisis (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Here's the story of The Nullification Crisis.
Hip Hughes History
NAFTA Explained: US History Review
Get the skinny on the basics behind the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Financial Times
How Lush took on the cosmetics industry
The company has been hand-making soap, bath bombs and body products for almost a quarter of a century but it is only now that ethical brands have become so much a part of the mainstream. The FT's Daniel Thomas profiles the cosmetics...
Financial Times
Charts that Count: how online shopping keeps inflation down
FT data journalist Brooke Fox explains why some economists believe changes in technology may also change the way we understand inflation.
Curated Video
Trump tariff war: How has China leveraged its control over rare earths?
New Review"China's announcement of export control measures on rare earths and related items is a legitimate action by the Chinese government to refine its export control system in accordance with laws and regulations," a spokesperson with the...
Curated Video
$1.65 Trillion Wiped Out From Wall Street
New ReviewUS President Donald Trump imposed 100 percent tariffs on China from November 1st. He also threatened to cancel his in-person meeting with Chinese president Xi Jinping at the APEC summit later this month. The fears of a global disruption...
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Trump tariff war: Trump announces additional 100% China tariff, tech controls
New ReviewUS President Donald Trump has said he would impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China from next month.
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Wall Street drops to its worst day since April after Trump's threats of tariffs shatter its calm
New ReviewA monthslong calm on Wall Street shattered Friday, and U.S. stocks tumbled after President Donald Trump threatened to crank tariffs much higher on China. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Trump Escalates Trade War With China, Announces Additional 100% Tariff
New ReviewTensions between the U.S. and China are set to escalate sharply after former President Donald Trump abruptly canceled a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. The canceled talks were expected to address the...
Curated Video
Steel and aluminum tariffs drive up costs for everyday fasteners
New ReviewSteel and aluminum tariffs are driving up costs for screws, nails and bolts by 30-50%, impacting construction projects and consumer goods prices. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
India-UK ties: PM Modi and Starmer to join CEO forum at Jio World Centre in Mumbai
New ReviewPM Modi is set to meet UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Mumbai at 10 AM IST at Maharashtra Raj Bhavan. The leaders will also participate in the India-UK CEO Forum at Jio World Centre, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and...
Curated Video
What could a Canada-U.S. trade deal include following Washington meeting?
New ReviewPrime Minister Mark Carney landed in Ottawa without securing a Canada-U.S. trade deal, but that doesn’t mean an agreement isn’t possible. After Carney’s Washington meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, senior business reporter Peter...
Curated Video
Trump asked about Canadians who are refusing to come to the U.S.
New ReviewU.S. President Donald Trump, sitting alongside Prime Minister Mark Carney, was asked about a decline in Canadian travel south of the border and said that ‘Americans don’t want to buy cars that are made in Canada’ but noted he thinks the...
Curated Video
What do tariffs mean for U.S. businesses?
New ReviewCBC's senior business reporter Peter Armstrong explains why the Canadian economy isn't the only one under pressure as trade and tariff fights with the U.S. ramp up.
Curated Video
Trump Praises Carney, but Trade Talks Pushed to ‘Later’
New ReviewCanadian PM Mark Carney met president Donald Trump at the white house, aiming to ease trade tensions amid punitive US tariffs.
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New U.S. tariffs on lumber are 'bizarre,' says B.C. forestry CEO
New ReviewMembers of the B.C. forest industry are keeping a close eye on meetings between Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Donald Trump ahead of new U.S. lumber tariffs coming on Oct. 14. Brink Forest Products CEO John Brink called the new...