Archive for the ‘Imports’ Tag

What America Sells To The World   Leave a comment

What America Sells To The WorldLink: https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2018/02/01/582510662/what-america-sells-to-the-world

Summary: From imports to exports of goods and services, America’s exports are significantly varied. The top three categories of goods that the U.S. exports to other countries are refined oil products, airplanes, and cars. In this podcast, THE INDICATOR discusses the $2.2 trillion of exports the U.S. ships across the world each year.

Original Air Date: February 1, 2018

Length: 6 minutes 14 seconds

Obama, Trump, And Trade   Leave a comment

Obama, Trump, And TradeLink: https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2018/02/07/584032956/obama-trump-and-trade

Summary: THE INDICATOR discusses the Trump administration trade policy thus far regarding the tariffs on solar panels and washing machines that were implemented during Obama’s administration. How much of an impact do tariffs actually make on a country’s economy, if they do at all?

Original Air Date: February 7, 2018

Length: 5 minutes 18 seconds

 

The Giant Book That Creates And Destroys Entire Industries   Leave a comment

The Hansa Kirkenes carried all 6,078 of the Planet Money women's T-shirts from Cartagena, Colombia, to Miami.

Link: http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2013/12/06/247361423/the-giant-book-that-creates-and-destroys-entire-industries

Summary: In this podcast tariffs are examined, showing both their positive and negative affects on economies. Also mentioned is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule which gages how much each import is to be taxed

Original Air Date: December 12, 2013

Length: 5 minutes 20 seconds