China’s electronics export juggernaut and lessons for the US
In 2021, China’s electronics exports exceeded those of the other five leading exporters combined. This column analyses the rise of China as a centre for
The environmental impacts of export booms in Brazil
Export booms can boost formal job growth and lead to greener employment. In Brazil, between 2000 and 2020, municipalities more exposed to exports showed higher employment
The China shock hits Germany
Trade with China displaced large parts of the American workforce in the 2000s, but Germany did not experience a similar shock at the time. This
Trade and Development Chart: Exports to developing economies drive rich-country employment growth
As global trade expands, so does the number of workers in high-income countries whose jobs are tied to exports. More of that growth is generated by
How the 2018/19 US tariffs against China boosted exports and employment in Mexico
In 2018 and 2019, the US administration hiked tariffs on imports from China. This column shows that imports from Mexico partly filled the gap, leading
Leveraging strategic grain reserves to enhance food security
Global hunger and malnutrition are rising again after decades of progress. In 2024, 343 million people across 74 countries faced acute food insecurity—driven by the
