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Shawn Donnan
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Senior Writer for Economics, Bloomberg News. Ex FT. Aussie. Red Sox nation. Opinions mine alone. Reposts not endorsements. sdonnan@bloomberg.net
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What happens when Trump’s trade wars hit a family-owned North Carolina sawmill.

I took a roadtrip recently for @davidgura.bsky.social’s @bloomberg.com Big Take podcast.
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Big Take: How Trump Tariffs Ended a Small-Town Sawmill - Bloomberg
Understand every aspect of the global economy – and know how to make your next move.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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China has intensified its competition with the US for influence in the Indo-Pacific, and Beijing’s recent gains in the regional contest are “undeniable,” says former Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell.
China Gains in Asia Great Game Are ‘Undeniable,’ Biden Official Says
China has intensified its competition with the US for influence in the Indo-Pacific, and Beijing’s recent gains in the regional contest are “undeniable,” former Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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Welcome to the choose-your-own-adventure economy.

My latest for the @bloomberg.com Supply Lines newsletter on what this past weekend told us about the plot lines in this global economy. And why they all look fraught…

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Trump's Reordered Trading System
The US president is signing trade agreements and "framework" deals on a tour of Asia this week
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October 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
sdonnan.bsky.social
Welcome to the choose-your-own-adventure economy.

My latest for the @bloomberg.com Supply Lines newsletter on what this past weekend told us about the plot lines in this global economy. And why they all look fraught…

www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Trump's Reordered Trading System
The US president is signing trade agreements and "framework" deals on a tour of Asia this week
www.bloomberg.com
October 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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The AI boom is propping up the US economy. It's also gobbling up all the people, power & capital.

One consequence: It's impeding the manufacturing renaissance Trump wants.

For @bloomberg.com with the great Brooke Sutherland, Mark Niquette & Alex Tanzi.

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October 24, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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"Trump’s views on China have a remarkably consistent thread running through them: He’s often the contrarian in the room pushing back against advisers urging him to crack down on an existential rival."

My @bloomberg.com Weekend Essay on why Trump's no China hawk.

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What We Still Get Wrong About Trump’s Approach to China
The US president’s “tough on China” reputation belies his interest in striking a deal with the nation, not decoupling from it.
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October 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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"Trump’s views on China have a remarkably consistent thread running through them: He’s often the contrarian in the room pushing back against advisers urging him to crack down on an existential rival."

My @bloomberg.com Weekend Essay on why Trump's no China hawk.

www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
What We Still Get Wrong About Trump’s Approach to China
The US president’s “tough on China” reputation belies his interest in striking a deal with the nation, not decoupling from it.
www.bloomberg.com
October 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
sdonnan.bsky.social
The AI boom is propping up the US economy. It's also gobbling up all the people, power & capital.

One consequence: It's impeding the manufacturing renaissance Trump wants.

For @bloomberg.com with the great Brooke Sutherland, Mark Niquette & Alex Tanzi.

www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
October 24, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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The AI investment boom gets a lot of attention. For good reason - it’s propping up US growth.

One thing not mentioned enough: Even as US tariffs have risen the AI boom has been largely duty-free.

My latest @bloomberg.com Supply Lines newsletter.

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Trump’s Duty-Free AI Boom Zips Past the Sluggish Global Economy
One persistent theme at last week’s International Monetary Fund and World Bank annual meetings was the resilience of the global economy to the Trump tariff shock. For which there are myriad explanatio...
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October 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
sdonnan.bsky.social
The AI investment boom gets a lot of attention. For good reason - it’s propping up US growth.

One thing not mentioned enough: Even as US tariffs have risen the AI boom has been largely duty-free.

My latest @bloomberg.com Supply Lines newsletter.

www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Trump’s Duty-Free AI Boom Zips Past the Sluggish Global Economy
One persistent theme at last week’s International Monetary Fund and World Bank annual meetings was the resilience of the global economy to the Trump tariff shock. For which there are myriad explanatio...
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October 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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We have the first multi-billion bankruptcy of the Trump tariff era.

My latest for the @bloomberg.com Supply Lines newsletter:

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Trump Tariffs’ Role in First Brands Saga Point to Slowly Emerging Economic Damage
The emerging view set to be confirmed at this week’s annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank is that the global economy has so far avoided the worst of the tariff pain many a...
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October 13, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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We have the first multi-billion bankruptcy of the Trump tariff era.

My latest for the @bloomberg.com Supply Lines newsletter:

www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Trump Tariffs’ Role in First Brands Saga Point to Slowly Emerging Economic Damage
The emerging view set to be confirmed at this week’s annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank is that the global economy has so far avoided the worst of the tariff pain many a...
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October 13, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Trumponomics Is Targeting an Economic Revival Story

Pittsburgh shows how universities & hospitals can fuel renewal — and why Trump’s manufacturing push & cuts to higher education could undermine it.
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Trumponomics Is Targeting an Economic Revival Story
Pittsburgh shows how universities and hospitals can fuel renewal — and why Trump’s manufacturing push and cuts to higher education could undermine it.
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October 3, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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Trump’s tariffs - and companies’ push for relief from them - has set off a lobbying boom with more than $900 million spent in the first half of this year.

The big winners: A small group of lobbying firms with close ties to the Trump administration.

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A Gunmaker’s Lobbying Shows How Trump’s Tariffs Changed the Game
Firms close to the administration have seen a surge in revenue as they advise businesses on how to avoid the import duties and play ‘Let’s Make a Deal’ in Trump's Washington
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October 1, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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Trump's 50% tariff on Brazil was a crisis for Taurus, which sells most of its low-cost guns in the US. So Taurus called Brian Ballard.

Trump's trade wars are fueling a historic boom on K Street -- especially for lobbyists closest to the president's inner circle.

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A Gunmaker’s Lobbying Shows How Trump’s Tariffs Changed the Game
Firms close to the administration have seen a surge in revenue as they advise businesses on how to avoid the import duties and play ‘Let’s Make a Deal’ in Trump's Washington
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October 1, 2025 at 11:36 AM
sdonnan.bsky.social
Trump’s tariffs - and companies’ push for relief from them - has set off a lobbying boom with more than $900 million spent in the first half of this year.

The big winners: A small group of lobbying firms with close ties to the Trump administration.

www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
A Gunmaker’s Lobbying Shows How Trump’s Tariffs Changed the Game
Firms close to the administration have seen a surge in revenue as they advise businesses on how to avoid the import duties and play ‘Let’s Make a Deal’ in Trump's Washington
www.bloomberg.com
October 1, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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Bloomberg Editorial Board:

Simply placing these tariffs on sounder legal footing won’t undo the damage that’s already been done. Far better for the White House to let them expire, blame the courts, and then reap the benefits of unfettered trade and improved growth.
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Liberation Day Tariffs Are an Increasingly Costly Mistake
The Supreme Court may soon strike down the president’s signature trade plan. It’s for the best.
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September 17, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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Reupping this with a bonus pitch: You can also hear what my dog Toby makes of it all!
August 27, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Reupping this with a bonus pitch: You can also hear what my dog Toby makes of it all!
August 27, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Catch @lydiadepillis.bsky.social & @sdonnan.bsky.social talk about the latest economic and tariff news, including U.S. investment in Intel, other deals involving foreign investment in U.S. businesses and the Federal Reserve.

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Tuesday Morning Economic News | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Reporters Lydia DePillis and Shawn Donnan talk about the latest economic and tariff news, including U.S. investment in Intel, other deals and the Federal Reserve.
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August 26, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Today:
- @lydiadepillis.bsky.social & @sdonnan.bsky.social on recent economic news,
- @lizkrueger.bsky.social‬ & @nrdc.org's Rich Schrader on NYS pipeline project,
- Trump's DOE strips guidelines on English Language Learners,
- What's Gen Z nostalgic about?

Live at 10 on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @WNYC.org
August 26, 2025 at 1:57 PM
sdonnan.bsky.social
We need to talk about deal derangement syndrome.

My latest for the @bloomberg.com Supply lines newsletter:

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Trump’s Unfinished Deals Worry Trade Partners Promised Tariff Cuts
Many people are, of course, hoping an agreement may be nigh to end the war in Ukraine after the US president rolled out the red carpet for Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Friday. But remember all tho...
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August 18, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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Maybe we should call it the fake it ‘til you make it - or break it —order.

Or how the “Turnberry System” is already causing damage.

My latest for the @bloomberg.com Supply Lines newsletter:

www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
The Downside of Trump’s Rushed, Incomplete Trade Deals
With his tariffs in place, a collection of tentative deals to hail and US equities testing new records, it’s little wonder that President Donald Trump is feeling buoyant about his efforts to remake th...
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August 11, 2025 at 11:59 AM
sdonnan.bsky.social
Maybe we should call it the fake it ‘til you make it - or break it —order.

Or how the “Turnberry System” is already causing damage.

My latest for the @bloomberg.com Supply Lines newsletter:

www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
The Downside of Trump’s Rushed, Incomplete Trade Deals
With his tariffs in place, a collection of tentative deals to hail and US equities testing new records, it’s little wonder that President Donald Trump is feeling buoyant about his efforts to remake th...
www.bloomberg.com
August 11, 2025 at 11:59 AM
sdonnan.bsky.social
The tariff wars are becoming the data wars.

Ie the war over who controls the data that tells you the impact tariffs are having on the US economy.

Belatedly posting my latest for today's @bloomberg.com Supply Lines newsletter:

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Trump’s Trade War Targets Data as the New Enemy
To most people versed in economics, last week was not a good one for President Donald Trump’s tariff wars even as he vowed to push forward with another hike in his import taxes now set to take effect ...
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August 4, 2025 at 9:18 PM