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It’s August 27, 2025, and while we’re often focused on big headlines, sometimes the most significant economic shifts happen quietly, embedded in policy. Today, I want to talk about tariffs and how they can function like a de facto national sales tax, potentially impacting our economy in ways we might not immediately recognize. Think about … Read more
Back in 2018, I remember seeing headlines about tariffs. It felt like a distant economic policy debate, something happening far away. But as someone who’s spent decades in the tech industry, I’ve learned that economic policies, especially those concerning trade, have a way of reaching into our daily lives, often in unexpected ways. Today, looking … Read more
As someone who spent a career in technology, I’ve always been fascinated by how systems work – and how they sometimes don’t. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about our economic models. They seem to be facing some serious headwinds, and it’s worth taking a critical look. Private Equity’s Growing Shadow One trend that keeps … Read more
When we hear about tariffs, it often sounds like a distant economic policy debate, something for governments and businesses to hash out. But as I’ve learned from my time in the tech world and observing global trends, these policies have a way of rippling outwards, touching our everyday lives in ways we might not expect. … Read more
As someone who’s spent a career in technology, I’ve seen firsthand how global connections drive innovation and economic growth. But lately, the word ‘tariffs’ has been popping up a lot, and it’s not just a trade policy issue; it’s something that can touch all of us, right in our wallets. So, what exactly are tariffs? … Read more
As someone who’s spent a career navigating the complexities of business and technology, I’ve always been fascinated by how decisions made in boardrooms or halls of power ripple outwards, affecting everyday lives. Today, I want to talk about something that touches many of us, even if we don’t realize it: the impact of certain economic … Read more
Tariffs: More Than Just a Trade Tactic As someone who’s spent a career in the tech world, I’ve seen firsthand how shifts in technology can create winners and losers. It’s a bit like that with government policies, too. Tariffs, for example, sound simple enough – a tax on imported goods. But their impact on the … Read more
It’s been a while since we’ve really dug into tariffs, but as I’ve watched the economic news lately, it feels like a good time to revisit this often misunderstood topic. Many of us hear about tariffs on the news, usually tied to international relations or trade disputes. But what does it all mean for us, … Read more
When governments impose tariffs, it’s often framed as a way to protect domestic industries or address trade imbalances. We saw a lot of this during the Trump administration, with significant tariffs placed on goods from countries like China and the European Union. But as someone who’s spent decades in the business world, I’ve learned that … Read more
As someone who’s spent decades in the tech world, I’ve seen firsthand how interconnected systems can have surprisingly far-reaching effects. It’s a bit like that with economic policies, and tariffs are a prime example. Often discussed in the context of international trade, tariffs – taxes on imported goods – actually have a much broader impact, … Read more