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UK Government Is Cozy with Companies Selling Spytech
It’s well documented that UK companies export surveillance technology to democracies and authoritarian regimes. But the UK government is much closer to these companies than the public may realize.
Australia and Canada Are in a Wine War
Australia isn't happy about Canada's restrictive alcohol laws, so they're heading to the World Trade Organisation.
Jeff Sessions' war on legal weed will invigorate Canada’s cannabis industry
“It’s a net negative for the cannabis industry in general, but from a purely selfish Canadian perspective, it just prolongs the head start that we have”
For the First Time in 13 Years, US Beef Is Sent to China
Even “currency manipulators” like a good bone-in ribeye.
The West Extorts Way More Money from Africa Than It Gives in Aid
We should be putting our western guilt to good use and pressuring government to regulate "investment" in the continent.
Canadian weed producers will dominate the global marijuana market
We’re at an advantage because we entered the weed game early
French Foie Gras Exports Halted Due to Bird Flu
Sadly, for the libertines who have no moral opposition to shoving food into the bellies of birds with a long, metal tube, things aren’t getting better for the foie gras industry.
Flowers Often Travel a Long Way to Decorate Your Australian Living Room
Roses come from Kenya. Carnations from China, while orchids tend to come from Thailand.
The Black Market Dealers Selling Tactical Surveillance Equipment Online
IMSI catchers are used by law enforcement, but some companies appear willing to sell to private individuals too.
How Badly Will US Exports of Crude Oil Hurt the Environment?
The reversal of the crude oil export ban is great news for oil and gas producers who've been hit hard by lower and lower prices for their goods in recent years. Unfortunately, it's terrible news for the rest of us.
This Is What $15.3 Trillion of World Trade Looks Like
Two data visualisation researchers have created a site that maps out the entire world's production of goods.
Argentina's World-Famous Beef Will Once Again Enter US Market After Ban Is Lifted
The lifting of the ban was met with muted enthusiasm from Argentina's beef producers, who say their government has over-regulated and hurt their industry. Producers expect to make $280 million a year once imports resume.