Now, the U.S. government has moved to deploy a sweeping set of export controls designed to keep China from acquiring next generation chip technology. These actions have significant repercussive effects on technology markets around the world and U.S. foreign relations. OverTraders.com takes an in-depth look at these complex restrictions to...
Since that initial effort, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has been pretty busy adding 80 organizations to its “entity list.” Over half of these folks are based in China. This move prevents US firms from shipping technologies to these groups without government licenses. The...
At OverTraders.com, we know that achieving your goals in today’s complicated business landscape takes more than financial expertise alone. Further, it requires deep expertise in the relevant legal regimes, with particular emphasis on intellectual property statutes. A key part of trademark law is the idea of “likelihood of confusion.” The...
Today, I want to talk about something that's incredibly vital to our economic future: the state of U.S. shipping and how we can amp it up to compete with China. Now, I know what you might be thinking: "Shipping? Really? That sounds kinda boring." Trust me, this is a topic...
President Donald Trump announced Monday that tariffs targeting automobiles, pharmaceuticals, and other industries would be revealed soon, creating uncertainty in international trade relations. He delivered his comments at a Cabinet meeting earlier this week. This came just hours after he released a different plan to slap 25% tariffs on every...
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer is considering large penalties on such ships constructed in China. This move is meant to help ensure that strong domestic shipbuilding industry when these ships come into U.S. ports. The proposal has understandably raised alarm from farmers and the ocean carriers as well as...
Well, as a fundamental analyst at OverTraders.com, my entire professional mind and heart is bent towards the data, the evidence, the cold, hard facts. This is a hard discipline that demands absolute dispassion. It challenges us to improve every day to experience the world as it really is, rather than...
Unfortunately, the Trump administration seems determined to press ahead with its reciprocal tariff plan, which is still due to start on April 2. The plan goes out of its way to ensure a level playing field. It does this by assigning tariff rates to countries based on the duties those...
We hear about it constantly. Famed for it being a leading indicator of economic prosperity, a weather vane on the roof of our national wallet. But is it really the gold standard, best measure ever, metrics by which all other metrics should be judged? As a journalist who has spent...
OverTraders.com just published a great in-depth Ethereum PoS vs Other Major Crypto PoS Models article. This side-by-side rundown helps shed light on the merits and demerits of each in different situations, providing critical information for traders and investors alike. Understanding Bitcoin and Ethereum To understand the nuances between different consensus...
Summary This piece dives deep into the startling effects of economic uncertainty on both mental health and consumer activity. This animated short dives into the psychological impact of recessions. Together, low consumer confidence and a fear of living in isolation can further increase stress, anxiety, and depression. By examining various...
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At the same time, the United States has increased its reliance on sanctions as a tool of foreign policy. Now, it focuses on individuals, countries and entities across the globe. These measures are put in place by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Their purpose is to shape behavior...
Artificial intelligence has gone from an imagined technological fantasy to an integral part of our everyday lives. From super-personalized recommendations on our separate site OverTraders.com to the algorithms that are reshaping our financial markets, AI’s influence can’t be overstated. This rapid integration comes with a chilling undercurrent: the potential for...
Obesity is the biggest threat to public health in the world, impacting nearly 650 million people worldwide. Yet it doesn’t stop there — the burden of transportation inequities weighs heavily on mental and emotional health. Real people are dealing with unfortunate obstacles while attempting to lose weight. As a result,...
The quick fix is perhaps the most potent temptation of all, particularly in the realm of weight loss. We know we’re all living in a world bombarded with images of unrealistic bodies. After all, the allure of losing weight with no effort — just a prescription — is difficult to...