Jack Holmquist

What Tariffs Actually Do At its core, a tariff is just a tax. Governments slap it on imported goods to make them more expensive. The idea is to give domestic producers a leg up if foreign made products cost more, people might buy local instead. But once that cost bumps up the price tag, everyone

E commerce as the New Engine of Global Trade The old model of global trade ran on cargo ships, big ports, and even bigger companies. Think containers, customs paperwork, and months long timelines. It was slow, expensive, and dominated by multinationals. Today, trade runs on tap on screens, apps, and subscriptions. Welcome to the digital

Understanding the Basics A trade deficit happens when a country imports more than it exports. It’s buying more from the world than it’s selling to it. Flip that equation more exports than imports and you’ve got a trade surplus. Pretty straightforward on the surface, but the implications run deep. Trade balances are measured using a

Online dating in 2026 is being shaped by two forces pulling in opposite directions: users are more cautious (scams, bots, “swipe fatigue”), while platforms are investing heavily to rebuild trust and improve outcomes using AI, verification, and new monetization models. The net result is an industry that is still growing, but doing so unevenly—stronger where