Introduction The United States and China, as the two largest economies in the world, hold a unique and often uneasy economic interdependence. Historically framed as a case of comparative advantage and mutual gain, the U.S.-China trade relationship has increasingly become a site of geopolitical contestation. This transformation has been marked by rising protectionism, state-directed industrial policy, and growing strategic distrust. […]
Rethinking U.S.-China Trade
Rollout Plan for “Tariffs on China? A Tax on the Poor”
Dear Mr. President, Re: Tariffs on China? A Tax on the Poor Applying a 125% tariff on China in response to their retaliatory trade actions, the true casualties will not be foreign economies—but America’s poor. Tariffs are taxes. When levied on the low-cost goods that supply Family Dollar, Dollar Tree, and corner shops across the country, these taxes become a […]
TikTok in Transition: Regulatory Pressures, Feature Innovations, and Strategic Shifts in 2025
TikTok, the globally popular short-form video platform, has undergone significant transformations in 2025, encompassing policy changes, feature enhancements, and strategic shifts. This article examines the latest developments on TikTok’s platform, focusing on regulatory challenges, new functionalities, and their implications for users and marketers. Regulatory Developments and Ownership Changes In April 2025, the U.S. government extended the deadline for ByteDance, TikTok’s […]