The Trade Wars: You Are Not Prepared

We all know the ancient Chinese curse: May you live in interesting times!

Oh, OK, it’s not ancient and it’s not Chinese, but it’s a good curse, nonetheless. And it’s hard to think of a more apt description of 2025 than “interesting.”

It seems like every day this year there’s been a new, blockbuster story to displace yesterday’s blockbuster story from the 24/7 doomscroll feed.

Israel is preparing a “Hell Plan” for Gaza.

The EU is creating its own army and setting up its own nuclear deterrence.

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