Navigating Tariffs and Fuel Subsidies

This chapter examines American businesses' proactive strategies in response to impending tariffs, particularly focusing on a handbag designer in Philadelphia and the broader implications for U.S. manufacturing. It also explores the challenges faced by Libya's eastern government in reforming fuel subsidies amid political instability, highlighting the economic complexities and the necessity for political reform. The conversation underscores the interconnectedness of trade policies and local economies, affecting both U.S. companies and Libyan governance.