China has warned the WTO about the humanitarian risks of US tariffs, revealing what liberals have always said: taxes and trade barriers make poor people poor. This article examines how tariffs, trade infl...
Despite popular discourse, Brazil is far from being a capitalist country. This article dismantles the myth of “Brazilian neoliberalism” and exposes how the current system favors cronyism, bureaucracy, and the...
The “Trade War in the Americas” series comes to an end with a critical analysis of the effects of the new global protectionism. From Brazil to China, via Mexico and the exchange rate, this conclusion...
Behind the tariffs and embargoes, the real trade war of the 21st century is taking place on the exchange rate. This article analyzes how the US, China and other actors use currency manipulation as a tool to...
Faced with American protectionism, China has adopted an indirect but effective strategy: it expands agreements with emerging countries, invests in commodities and strengthens its currency. This article analyzes how this...
Economic integration with the United States, once touted as a strategic success, now reveals the vulnerability of the Mexican economy. With the new tariffs imposed by Trump, Mexico faces...
The new tariffs imposed by the United States directly impact Brazilian agribusiness, revealing the vulnerability of an economy that is excessively dependent on a few trading partners. This...
Trump's second term has reignited global trade tensions. In this article, we show how tariffs, economic nationalism and diplomatic ruptures are putting the United States at the center of a new...
Gold’s recent all-time high isn’t just a market move—it’s a warning sign. This article explores how devaluing fiat currencies, government debt, and inflation are contributing to the rise in gold prices.
While the slowdown in inflation in the US may seem like a positive sign, this article reveals the risks hidden behind the official narrative. Drawing on liberal economic theory, we analyze how the...
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