02/05/25

Trade tariff negotiations take many twists and turns

Making good on a long-held campaign promise, President Donald Trump has instituted tariffs on trade with China and threatened the same with Canada and Mexico.

Citing unfair business trade practices and a failure to stem the tide of fentanyl and illegal immigration into the United States, Trump stated these factors constitute a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Last-minute negotiations with the leaders of America’s nearest neighbors have paused the levy of 25% duties on Canada and Mexico. However, a 10% tariff on China still stands.

Professor Doug Guthrie, director of China initiatives at the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University, is an expert on international business and trade.

10/14/24

Thunderbird’s Ramaswamy named to ‘top 50 bestselling case authors’ list

Announced on October 14, The Case Centre has named Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University Professor Kannan Ramaswamy to its coveted ‘top 50 bestselling case authors’ list for 2023/2024. Since 2016, The Case Centre has published an annual list of the top 50 bestselling case authors. These awardees are teaching faculty whose cases sell the most copies during the previous academic year. Coming in at number 43 out of 50 is Kannan Ramaswamy, William D. Hacker Chair Professor of Management. This recognition is the first time a Thunderbird author has placed in the top 50, and it comes on the heels of an impressive year for Thunderbird’s case series.

08/22/24

Innovative program at Thunderbird transforms students into case writing experts

Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University recently launched an innovative program to empower students to co-create with professors and learn more about the art of effective case writing.

Launched by Mary Teagarden, deputy dean of Thunderbird Knowledge Enterprise and professor of global strategy and Euvin Naidoo, distinguished professor of practice in global accounting, risk and agility at Thunderbird, the Summer Case Writing program is serving as a catalyst for students to collaborate with professors through an in-depth immersion into the art and science of case writing. Now in its second year, the program emphasizes the importance of storytelling as a vital skill for management leaders, teaching students the nuances of effective communication.

08/22/24

A ‘President Harris’ Trade Policy Likely Greener, Leaner, Not Meaner

Vice President Kamala Harris, slated to give her acceptance speech tonight as the Democratic Party’s nominee for the presidency, would likely infuse U.S. trade policy with more environmental stipulations and might be a little less indiscriminate with tariffs than her two predecessors, according to several trade experts I consulted.

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