international Trade talking head traveling the world spreading the gospel of eliminating tariffs.

Mostly on a plane
Joined March 2009
Peter Mento retweeted
Thank you to the one and only @TradeGeek for joining SCMC today to provide our members with an update on the current state of U.S. tariffs, trade policy, and what’s ahead!
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This was TSA screening, Terminal A in Houston Airport this morning. On my way in, it was a nightmare. Not today.
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“It is no crime to be ignorant of economics, which is, after all, a specialized discipline… But it is totally irresponsible to have a loud and vociferous opinion on economic subjects while remaining in this state of ignorance.” - Murray Rothbard
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Full list of #reciprocaltariffs - 10% baseline for those not listed.
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Get ready to navigate the road ahead! @TradeGeek is back at the 14th Annual SC Automotive Summit! With sharp trade insights, future trends & his signature humor, he’ll break down key shifts in supply chains & global trade. Don’t miss it—register today: scma.glueup.com/event/14th-a…
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Last night, President Trump signed the America First Trade Policy Executive Order, initiating a thorough review of all US trade policies. This action is anticipated to pave the way for the introduction of new tariffs and other trade-related measures. By April 1, reports from pertinent agencies are expected to shed light on the implications of this executive order. The list of investigated topics is broad - the impact of USMCA, alleged currency manipulation, the reciprocity of existing trade agreements, AD/CVD rates and policies, targeting countries for bilateral or sectoral trade negotiations, the de minimis exemption (321 program), discriminatory extraterritorial taxes, impact of trade agreements on federal procurement, the China Phase 1 deal, the results of the 4-year necessity review of the China 301 tariffs, whether further Section 301 investigations on China are warranted, legislative proposals to revoke China PNTR, reciprocity of China’s treatment of intellectual property rights, whether further Section 232 investigations are warranted and whether existing Section 232 product exclusions are actually effective, improvements to U.S. export control authorities, the connected vehicle rulemaking, the outbound investment EO and final rule, the impact of foreign subsidies on procurement, and migration and fentanyl flows from Canada, Mexico, and China. This report will justify the use (if required) of both Section 338 and Section 122 tariffs in the near future. Notably, President Trump said he intends to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico as early as February 1. Standby for more today as I am sure there is more to come. Text of the announcement is below for your review. #GlobalTrade #Tariffs #SupplyChain #TradePolicy #USGovernment
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Trump on tariffs: "We're thinking in terms of 25 percent on Mexico and Canada ... I think we'll do it February 1."
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SpaceX Earth to Earth Transport will enable: LOS ANGELES TO NEW YORK 5 hours, 25 min —> 25 min BANGKOK TO DUBAI 6 hours, 25 min —> 27 min TOKYO TO SINGAPORE 7 hours, 10 min —> 28 min LONDON TO NEW YORK 7 hours, 55 min —> 29 min NEW YORK TO PARIS 7 hours, 20 min —> 30 min SYDNEY TO SINGAPORE 8 hours, 20 min —> 31 min LOS ANGELES TO LONDON 10 hours, 30 min —> 32 min LONDON TO HONG KONG 11 hours, 50 min —> 34 min
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It’s been 57 hours since the terrorist attack on Bourbon.I was one of the first reporters on the scene and have been going non stop since it happened. It has been emotional.I have been trying to hold it together but finally broke down hearing amazing Grace. God bless #nolastrong
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Peter Mento retweeted
New Orleans Forever ⚜️🙏🏻
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Wonderful to see - now let’s get it passed!!
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Great @WSJ visualizations of @TradePartnersDC trade/tariff data. Clearly shows how the dynamic differs by sector: tariffs are generally high on apparel but low on furniture. It also shows what a shock 25%-100% tariffs would be on many common purchases! wsj.com/economy/trade/trump-…
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Peter Mento retweeted
I'm a South Korean journalist based in New York City. This is a thread about what's happening in South Korea right now after the president declared emergency martial law.
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Happy Holidays fellow trade nerds.
BREAKING: Donald Trump says the US will impose an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods on top of all existing levies trib.al/xisBmSZ
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Peter Mento retweeted
Completely agree with @RandPaul, #tariffs are a #tax on the consumer! #TariffsHurt #TariffsareTaxes
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) says he will "lean toward being supportive" of President-elect Donald Trump's pick for treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, though he says "I don't like tariffs" and how Trump has promoted them, calling them "a tax on the consumer."
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