Not at all, it’s been the established norm. https://policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/consultations/preferential-tariff-scheme-between-eu-and-developing-countries_en Something we made pains to retain post Br… (View Post)

I think what feels quite a jolt is the reality of America First. There is no noblesse oblige. We’ve had decades of global trading rules where preferential tariffs for poor countries have been the nor… (View Post)

On my way for a dawn balloon flight over the Teotihuacan pyramids. Getting up at 3.45 isn’t so bad when your body clock’s still on UK time. (View Post)

I don’t think that’s beyond the realms of possibility…if by America we mean Canada. We tried and failed to get a decent trade deal with Canada last year, and gave up. Now is an opportune moment for C… (View Post)

Next United flight begins. “Would you like Champagne?” “Yes please”. Oh. Of course it’s not champagne or even, from what I can tell, Prosecco. Tastes more like babycham or lambrini. Presumably I’d ha… (View Post)