Trump vs. John Deere : The Tariff Controversy

Reading Time : 3 minutesTrump recently threatened a 200% tariff on John Deere products over plans to shift production to Mexico. Farmers showed support, but critics like Mark Cuban called it harmful. Experts warned of trade deal violations. As of now, Deere hasn’t changed course, and the tariffs remain unimplemented.

The Silk Trade and Industrial Espionage: How Silk Secrets Shaped Global History

Reading Time : 2 minutesFor centuries, China held a tight grip on the world’s silk production, guarding the secrets of sericulture with unwavering diligence. However, in the 6th century, two Byzantine monks, disguised as pilgrims, carried out one of history’s most daring acts of industrial espionage. By smuggling silkworm eggs out of China, hidden within their hollowed-out walking sticks, they broke China’s monopoly, transforming the Byzantine Empire into a new center of silk production and forever altering the course of global trade.