Trade

Trade The channel that broke: how Egypt dismantled its mobile distribution trade, and what replaced it Between 2021 and 2026, Egypt’s phone import bill fell by more than 99%, four-fifths of the market was declared illegal, and the country went from importing almost everything to building 15 million handsets a year. Issue 63 10 min read Trade Amazon’s return problem: how fraud is cracking the door open for rivals For twenty years, the frictionless return was Amazon’s quiet weapon. Issue 63 8 min read Trade Supply Chain 2.0 For most of the past three decades, global supply chains operated on a single guiding principle: optimize for cost. Issue 62 6 min read Trade The EU regulation stack: DORA, CRA and the cost of compliance If you sell technology in Europe, buy technology in Europe, or simply do business with anyone who does, 2026 is the year the regulatory bill comes due. Issue 62 6 min read Trade Tariffs vs. tech: what the Supreme Court ruling means for supply chains What the Supreme Court Ruling Means for Global Supply Chains On February 20, 2026, the United States Supreme Court delivered one of the most consequential trade rulings in modern history. In Learning Resources, Inc. v. Issue 61 6 min read Trade The latest on Trump’s tariff strategy Tariff Strategy Trump’s renewed tariff agenda in 2025 has shifted from campaign slogan to governing framework. Issue 59 7 min read Trade B2B electronics become a strategic priority Why B2B Hardware Has Taken the Center Stage For years, the electronics industry devoted most of its creative and financial energy to consumer-facing products. Smartphones, tablets, headphones and smart-home devices dominated investment cycles and dictated technological direction. Issue 59 5 min read Trade B2B buyers on alert Those containers don’t just fill yards; they move the national accounts. Issue 57 6 min read Trade A new market for smugglers How Trump’s Tariffs Are Breathing Life Into a Prohibition-Style Economy History repeating itself. Every time governments raise barriers to trade—whether by banning a product outright or by taxing it into rarity—they set off a chain reaction. Issue 57 5 min read Trade The benefits of rental in a consumer electronics industry in a Consumer Electronics Industry: A Shift in Ownership From Possession to Purpose. In a world where gadgets become obsolete before the box is tossed, the notion of owning electronics is evolving. Many consumers—especially younger cohorts—no longer find sense in buying high-cost devices outright. Issue 57 5 min read Trade Grey market gold rush How Tariffs Fuel Parallel Import Profits Tariffs are meant to protect domestic industries, raise government revenue, or serve as a bargaining tool in trade disputes. Issue 57 5 min read Trade Tariffs: what they are, how they work, and their impact on the EU electronics market – and Their Impact on the EU Electronics Market In recent years, the topic of tariffs has once again dominated headlines, policy debates, and boardroom discussions. Issue 57 6 min read