by Jeffrey Cooper | Apr 17, 2025 | Business, Economy, Geopolitics
The White House has confirmed that some Chinese imports are now subject to a staggering 245% tariff. This includes layered levies: 125% reciprocal tariffs, 20% related to the fentanyl crisis, and Section 301 penalties up to 100%. China has responded with its own 125%...
by Jeffrey Cooper | Feb 28, 2025 | AI, Business, Economy, Personal, Technology
The rise of AI is ushering in a new era of work, shifting from the knowledge economy to what LinkedIn’s Aneesh Raman calls the “innovation economy.” As AI automates both physical and intellectual tasks, uniquely human abilities—creativity, curiosity,...
by Jeffrey Cooper | Feb 8, 2025 | Business, Economy, Geopolitics
Overcapacity and weak demand hit profits at more Chinese companies China’s industrial sector is bleeding cash as overcapacity, weak demand, and plunging profits create a financial squeeze. Nearly a quarter of Chinese A-share companies, publicly traded firms on...
by Jeffrey Cooper | Feb 6, 2025 | Economy, Geopolitics
The 15 largest countries by land area, as measured by the World Bank, reveal stark contrasts in how land is utilized. While Russia leads with 16.4 million square kilometers, China and the U.S. follow closely behind. Notably, Canada drops to fourth place due to its...
by Jeffrey Cooper | Jan 28, 2025 | Business, Economy, Geopolitics, Semiconductors, Technology
The tariffs would ensnare cutting-edge smartphone and PC-related chips for Apple, AMD and Nvidia if enacted. But Trump is betting his plan will bring more chip production to the US. President Trump has announced plans to impose tariffs as high as 100% on foreign-made...
by Jeffrey Cooper | Jan 21, 2025 | Economy
The G7 continues to dominate the global economy, holding a 45% GDP share compared to the expanding BRICS+ bloc. This bloc now includes five new members and eight partners, collectively accounting for 29% of the world economy in 2025. Initially formed to highlight...
