June 5, 2024
Brazil's Computer Revolution: The Quest for Tech Sovereignty
In the 1980s Brazil reserved part of its computer market for domestic firms, building homegrown PCs in a bold bid for te
March 31, 2024
How Protectionism Sank Brazil's Computer Industry
From the 1957 first import to homegrown machines, Brazil's computer ambitions were undone by protectionism, a military c
March 13, 2024
Argentina's Economic Rollercoaster: A Tale of Boom and Bust
Once among the world's richest nations, Argentina has defaulted eight times and spent 33% of 70 years in recession, driv
March 12, 2024
The Role of the U.S. Trade Czar
Created in 1962, the U.S. Trade Representative is the President's chief trade negotiator, a role made more vital by Chin
February 12, 2024
India's Economic Paradox: Growth vs. Protectionism
Investment and a young population fuel India's rise, yet 18% average tariffs and a faltering Make in India push reveal a
October 30, 2023
The Jones Act: The Century-Old Law Choking American Trade
The 1920 Jones Act requires ships between US ports to be US-built, crewed, owned, and registered, driving up costs for P