In this Tea Leaves episode, Kurt and Rich chat with Fred Hochberg, former Chairman of the U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) about how the historical underpinnings of tariffs, the role of the EXIM Bank and how it will play a more significant role in the post-COVID environment, and the role of U.S. international economic policy. The three also talk about Washington’s trade policies in the context of the U.S. service economy.
Podcasts
Recent Posts
Alison Szalwinski in DW: “Washington’s tumultuous trade negotiations — from China to India to Korea — have left many of its Asian allies questioning whether the United States still sees economic integration as a strategic asset or a bargaining chip.”
					
																						
			October 30, 2025		
		 Media Mentions		
		
		
			Szalwinski from The Asia Group said that countries have been hedging for some time by “doubling down on smaller, results-oriented ...		
					Han Lin in CNBC: “The U.S. decision to cut fentanyl-related tariffs to 10% addresses a key Chinese grievance.”
					
																						
			October 30, 2025		
		 Media Mentions		
		
		
			TAG China Country Director Han Lin shared that “Beijing’s efforts to curb exports of fentanyl precursors, long unrecognized by Washington, ...		
					Daniel Kritenbrink on CNBC Asia: “The fundamentals of this relationship have not changed, and they’re not going to change today.”
					
																						
			October 30, 2025		
		 Media Mentions		
		
		
			Details of US-China trade deal is what will matter, says former US ambassador. Daniel Kritenbrink of The Asia Group, and ...		
					Han Lin in Financial Times: “The cut to fentanyl related tariffs showed Beijing’s efforts to curb exports of precursors of the drug were ‘finally being acknowledged’ in Washington.”
					
																						
			October 30, 2025		
		 Media Mentions		
		
		
			TAG China Country Director Han Lin noted, “The move would set expectations for another 10 per cent tariff cut at ...