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Who really controls U.S. tariffs—Congress or the president? The Supreme Court is about to decide. My latest in The Conversation.
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Congress has been dodging responsibility for tariffs for decades – now the Supreme Court will decide how far presidents can go alone
The Supreme Court’s trade case isn’t just about tariffs. It’s about who sets economic policy in a democracy.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:32 PM
AGOA has lapsed (Sept 30, 2025). My new piece in The Conversation explains what African exporters can do now—EU routes, AfCFTA pivots, and smart lobbying.
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Africa’s trade deal with the US was left in limbo: what exporters can do about it
For African exporters, a world without Agoa and with broader US tariffs is a double squeeze on competitiveness.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
A potential $110B economic hit: How Trump’s tariffs could mean rising costs for families, strain for states
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A potential $110B economic hit: How Trump’s tariffs could mean rising costs for families, strain for states
The shock will fall hardest on consumers, certain industries, and states that are sensitive to supply-chain disruptions.
theconversation.com
March 5, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Tariff Whiplash: It’s been a turbulent week for the global economy. On Saturday, the U.S. president threatened tariffs on the country’s three largest trading partners − only to partially walk them back within 72 hours.
Trump’s tariff gambit: As allies prepare to strike back, a costly trade war looms
Steep tariffs risk sparking retaliatory measures that could rattle the domestic economy. It’s happened before.
theconversation.com
February 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM