Legal
Constitutional
Supreme Court to Rule on IEEPA Tariff Authority
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Learning Resources v. Trump on November 5, 2025. A decision expected in 2026 could reshape presidential trade powers.
US-EU
Trade Deal
The Turnberry Deal: US-EU Trade Agreement Explained
On July 27, 2025, Trump and von der Leyen struck a historic trade deal at Turnberry. 15% tariff ceiling, $750B energy purchases, and what it means for transatlantic trade.
Global
Market Impact
Liberation Day: The April 2025 Tariff Shock That Crashed Markets
On April 2, Trump announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs under IEEPA that pushed China tariffs to 145% and triggered the 2025 stock market crash.
Automotive
US-China
The 100% EV Tariff: Chinese Electric Vehicles Locked Out
With tariffs exceeding 127%, Chinese EVs from BYD, NIO, and XPeng are completely priced out of the US market. Analysis of climate vs. trade policy tensions.
Technology
US-China
Semiconductor Tariffs and the Race for Chip Independence
With 50% tariffs on Chinese semiconductors, both nations invest in domestic production. Analysis of the CHIPS Act, DeepSeek, and industrial AI competition.
China
Policy
China's 2026 Tariff Plan: Strategic Openness in Action
China's January 2026 tariff adjustments reduce duties on 935 items, targeting high-tech inputs for industrial self-reliance under the 15th Five-Year Plan.