The World This Week: 27th February
Economic News
Trade Win or Tariff Trap? Trump’s UK Deal Raises Questions on Costs and Growth
President Trump has called his new trade pact with the UK a “maxed out deal.” But behind the headlines, the fine print reveals something less exciting for economists and trade experts: a 10% baseline tariff […]
Consumer and Business Behaviour
Some Hidden Truths behind that “Made in the USA” label
A recent survey by the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division revealed that some Southern California garment workers are earning as little as $1.58 per hour in what officials call “sweatshops.” These workers make […]
Consumer and Business Behaviour
American airline employees are facing the tough decision of cutting their losses or gambling for hope of a brighter future
The aviation industry has been one of the hardest hit by Covid-19. With countries closing borders and people ordered to stay at home, the demand for air travel has plummeted. The result has been a […]