Data and Financial Journalist
Trump’s second presidency comes with a series of executive actions—most focusing on making the country more self-reliant, and reducing dependence on foreign economies. We delve into the data to uncover where China, Mexico, and Canada really stand as key trading partners of the U.S. — all in just 3 charts
Less than 1% (0.5% ) of total U.S. imports are from Colombia. But, 28% of Colombia’s imports come from the U.S. The breakdown underscores Colombia’s role as a key supplier of niche products to the U.S. market.
In his second presidency, Trump has repeatedly mentioned taking Greenland from Denmark and retaking the Panama Canal.Together, these trade routes underscore the complexities of international cooperation, climate change, and economic interests shaping the future of global commerce. I take a deep dive into the what’s behind these trade routes and why countries like the U.S., China and Russia are interested in them.
On August 18, 2016, Donald J. Trump tweeted, “They will soon be calling me Mr. Brexit.” Markets may agree. The uncertainty of November 8 vote may impact markets similar to the EU Referendum, which resulted in the Brexit. The vote to leave the EU went against most economists’ perpetual warnings of a Brexit. The former…