The Globalist

Vanity and materialism — not cheating — drive German luxury car sales in the US.

The purpose of the steel tariffs is motivated by the same political force that drives Trump – playing blame games. After Obama and Hillary, now it’s the entire world’s turn.

What the U.S. president really means by pleading for “fairness” is simply for the U.S. to have its way.

Everything you always wanted to know about section 232 of the U.S. Act on steel and aluminum, but were always afraid to ask.

Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on imported steel and aluminum poses the danger of a costly tit-for-tat whereby U.S. trade protection will be countered by others.

To Trump, everything in politics – even at the global trade stage – is about him personally and how it affects his business interests.

Adam Smith was no blind worshipper of the market economy. He pointed to many of the deformations of human behavior that we still deplore today.

The “forgotten” Americans – to whom Trump solemnly promised that they would be forgotten no more – are likely to go empty-handed.

As the wealth of two-thirds of the world’s billionaires is based on inheritance, monopoly and cronyism, Trump will be among friends in Davos.

A selection of the most interesting features by Jean-Pierre Lehmann.