Today on TAP: So far, he has played off one country against another—and played on everyone’s fears. It’s a classic collective-action problem. But the ultimate winner is not the U.S.
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Tariffs to Import and Fees to Export
Today on TAP: An unprecedented new revenue share on chips sold to China reveals Donald Trump’s economics of control.
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Tariffs as War
Under Donald Trump, all policies have to be coercive. Hence, this week, his tariffs on the Swiss.
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The Bleak Future of Trumponomics
Donald Trump is destroying the world’s faith in America and the dollar. We will pay dearly for that.
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Trump’s Tariffs Are Kleptocracy in Action
Very little of what you’ve heard about presidential ‘deals’ is true. It’s really a shakedown on behalf of Trump’s desires and corporate whims.
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How Apple Helped China Become a Tech Superpower
A new book details how Apple’s manufacturing strategy enormously benefited China.
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A Closer Look at Trump’s EU Trade Deal
Today on TAP: His game is to intimidate, prevail in the headlines, and sacrifice details in the fine print.
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Trump Is Big Tech’s Personal Lobbyist
The administration is working hard to eliminate taxes and regulations on Silicon Valley firms—even in other countries.
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Cane Sugar in Coke Will Not Save Us
Big food and drink companies know exactly how to play Trump and RFK Jr.
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Another Trump Sellout to China and Big Tech
Today on TAP: The administration reverses long-standing controls on sales of advanced AI chips to Beijing.