Making a trade deal with Europe, Iran-Chinese relations, and more.
Thursday Reads
July 10, 2025
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Why Europe Will Make a Trade Deal with Trump
by Scott B. MacDonald
European leaders fear a knock-down-drag-out trade war with the United States far more than their counterpart in the White House. Read it here.
How China Is Quietly Funding Iran’s War Machine
by Elaine Dezenski & Max Meizlish
Chinese firms, especially Wanda Holdings, are helping Iran bypass sanctions, funding Tehran’s military through illicit oil trade. Targeting China’s economic links is key to stopping Iran’s rearmament and future threats. Read it here.
Nikola Tesla: A Balkan Visionary for a Global Future
by Zijad Bećirović
Nikola Tesla was a Balkan visionary whose influence continues to shape the very world in which we live in myriad ways. Read it here.
America First Doesn’t Mean Abandoning the USMCA
by Maria Fernanda Bozmoski & Jason Marczak
The USMCA has boosted trade, cut reliance on China, and supports American manufacturing. With reforms, it can complement “America First” by strengthening North American economic security and resilience. Read it here.
How Pollution Tariffs Could Seal Trade Deals
by Alexander B. Gray
Taxing imports from countries with low environmental standards could both lower global pollution and create a more level playing field for American manufacturers. Read it here.