Why Protectionism Doesn’t Build Prosperity – And What History Actually Shows
For centuries, political leaders have promised that protectionism will make their nations stronger. Higher tariffs, tighter industrial policies, subsidies for local producers and regulatory barriers are routinely framed as tools to defend jobs, rebuild domestic manufacturing and secure economic independence.
Trump Tariff Trouble: Pharmaceuticals on the Firing Line
Recently, the US administration announced a new wave of tariffs, including a 100% levy on branded pharmaceuticals entering the United States from October 1, 2025.
US Tariffs Are Here to Stay. Is Your Brand Export-Ready?
Australia Post has suspended most parcel deliveries to the United States effective immediately, leaving thousands of Australian exporters scrambling for alternatives.
Thinning the Herd: What Survives in a Tariff-Driven Landscape
As the August 1st tariff deadline passed, the United States followed through with a series of trade policy changes that sent fresh shockwaves through the global economy.
Trump Tariffs on Trial
Just when you thought Trump tariffs were old news, they’re back in the headlines. Last week, two colleagues told me that “no one was talking about tariffs anymore” … turns out they spoke too soon. If you’ve been following the story, you’ll recall that on 2 April, the President issued Executive Order 14257, titled “Regulating […]
Trump’s Liberation Day Tariffs: Impact on Global Trade in Services
Table of Contents What Are Trade in Services and Why Does It matter? Services Aren’t Tariffed – But They’re Still at Risk Global Supply Chains for Services Will Be Disrupted Too Could Retaliation Threaten Global Services Trade? Conclusion: Preparing for a Tighter, More Complex Services Trade Landscape Trump’s new tariffs are shaking up global trade […]
What The Current US-China Trade War Could Mean for Your Business
“The bell on a tiger’s neck can only be untied by the person who tied it.” – China’s Ministry of Commerce Tensions between the US and China are escalating once again. Both countries have recently imposed steep tariffs on each other’s imports — in some cases, as high as 125%, with certain Chinese goods now […]
Why April 2 Wasn’t a Shock — If You’ve Been Paying Attention
When President Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on 2 April 2025, markets reeled. Stock indices nosedived. Trading partners scrambled. Global supply chains, already strained, shuddered under the weight of uncertainty. It felt like a rupture, a radical shift in the rules of global trade. But in reality, this is just the latest chapter in a […]
How did the Trump administration calculate its Liberation Day tariffs?
On 2 April, the Trump administration unveiled its long-promised “Liberation Day” tariffs. These new tariffs, which the White House has badged as “reciprocal” tariffs apply to 180 countries – almost every trading partner the United States has. President Trump justified the tariffs by claiming that the US has been “looted, pillaged, raped and plundered by […]
Choosing the Right Market: International Market Entry Barriers
Table of Contents Political stability of the market and region Other political risks Regulatory frameworks and non-tariff barriers In my previous posts on market selection, I’ve talked about some of the common pitfalls to avoid as you embark on the international market selection process, as well as four questions to help you get started. Once […]
