#trade-economics
(4 articles)Who Bears U.S. Tariff Costs? Supply Chain Impact Explained
U.S. tariffs represent a structural shift in trade economics with cascading effects throughout global supply chains. The question of tariff incidence—who ultimately bears the cost—matters enormously t
Trump Tariffs: Manufacturing Job Gains vs. Supply Chain Cost Tradeoffs
The American Enterprise Institute examines the paradox at the heart of tariff-driven manufacturing policy: while tariffs may incentivize some domestic production and job creation, they come with signi
How Tariffs Reshape Supply Chain Economics: Federal Reserve Analysis
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco has released analysis examining the cascading economic effects of tariffs on supply chains and broader commerce. This research is critical for supply chain pr
Tariffs as Federal Tax: Economic Impact on Supply Chains
This article revisits the historical role of tariffs as a primary federal revenue mechanism before the 1913 income tax was established. A leading economist provides clarity on how tariffs fundamentall