TimS

Taking of rich and poor countries it’s interesting gauging where Mexico sits on that spectrum from early impressions (though capital cities are never wholly representative). Here’s the checklist - ca… (View Post)

That’s illegal crossings, the equivalent of our small boats. Still plenty of Mexicans overstaying visas but arriving legally. It remains a source (and a destination). Like Turkey. (View Post)

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)