It’s been one of our closest allies and our biggest trading partner (first or second depending on how and when you do the math) but
Category: #trade
The China Syndrome
A funny thing happened on the way to the Trumpian tariffs punishing China: the country is still the go-to choice for many American importers. Another
Is the Tariff Terror Over?
Probably not is the short answer but what a difference a year makes for industries that this time in 2025 were scrambling, trying to figure
War, Costs, Tariffs: Bad News for the Home Business ?
As encouraging as the winter markets were for the home and gift industry it’s a different story for the shows coming up this spring in
Target, Saks, At Home & Other Retail Musings on a Tuesday
Some assorted thoughts on the wonderful world of retailing, Target’s 1,800-person layoffs: Yeah, it’s a big number but let’s remember it’s only 8 percent of
Furniture Wars
The furniture industry is getting together this week in High Point, NC, the center of that universe, with the Trumpian Tariff Trauma hanging over the