Trump’s Trade War - May 1, 2025 Issue

May 1, 2025 Issue

GM’s Mary Barra Has to Make a $35 Billion EV Bet Work in Trump’s America

GM’s Mary Barra Has to Make a $35 Billion EV Bet Work in Trump’s America

Trump’s Trade War

Trump’s Trade War

How Mar-a-Lago Memberships Explain Trump’s Tariff Obsession

By Joshua Green

How Mar-a-Lago Memberships Explain Trump’s Tariff Obsession

Cheap Consumer Goods Are the American Dream, Actually

By Amanda Mull

Cheap Consumer Goods Are the American Dream, Actually

Trump’s Tariffs Leave Economists Fixated on One Word: Stagflation

By Tom Orlik

Trump’s Tariffs Leave Economists Fixated on One Word: Stagflation

The Real Mastermind Behind Trump’s Imperial Presidency

By Max Chafkin

The Real Mastermind Behind Trump’s Imperial Presidency

Trump Is Firing the Wrong People, on Purpose

By Wes Kosova

Trump Is Firing the Wrong People, on Purpose

In Context

In Context

World Travelers Are Rethinking Vacation Plans to the US

By Michael Moore

World Travelers Are Rethinking Vacation Plans to the US

The Long, Expensive Race to Bring F1 Back to Africa

By Loni Prinsloo and Rivaldo Jantjies

The Long, Expensive Race to Bring F1 Back to Africa

Nine Graduation Gift Ideas for Uncertain Times

By Chris Rovzar, Matthew Kronsberg, Kat Odell, Hannah Elliott, Jen Murphy and Kristen Shirley

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Vietnam Is Running Out of Sand to Fuel an Economic Boom

By Andy Lin and Spe Chen

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Israel Aims to Be the World’s Arms Dealer

By Galit Altstein

Israel Aims to Be the World’s Arms Dealer

Trade Tensions With China Clear Path for Salt-Powered Batteries

By Michelle Ma

Trade Tensions With China Clear Path for Salt-Powered Batteries

With Shake Shack in First Class, Airline Food Is No Longer a Joke

By Brooke Sutherland and Mary Schlangenstein

With Shake Shack in First Class, Airline Food Is No Longer a Joke

China Tells Kids to Study Manufacturing to Fill Factory Jobs

By Lucille Liu

China Tells Kids to Study Manufacturing to Fill Factory Jobs

Why Brunello Cucinelli Is Well Suited for a Trade War

By Brent Crane

Why Brunello Cucinelli Is Well Suited for a Trade War

Features

Features

GM’s Mary Barra Has to Make a $35 Billion EV Bet Work in Trump’s America

By David Welch

GM’s Mary Barra Has to Make a $35 Billion EV Bet Work in Trump’s America

It’s Legal to Pay US Workers With Disabilities as Little as 25¢ an Hour

By Josh Eidelson

It’s Legal to Pay US Workers With Disabilities as Little as 25¢ an Hour

The Rise and Fall of the Stock Market’s Music King

By Devin Leonard

The Rise and Fall of the Stock Market’s Music King

LA Fire Victims Are Betting on a Radical Idea to Help Them Rebuild

By Laura Bliss

LA Fire Victims Are Betting on a Radical Idea to Help Them Rebuild

The Man Meltdown

The Man Meltdown

Building a Better Manosphere

By Rachel Giese

Building a Better Manosphere

Why US Men Think College Isn’t Worth It Anymore

By Francesca Maglione

Why US Men Think College Isn’t Worth It Anymore

The Guy Who Connected Donald Trump to the Manosphere

By Sarah Frier

The Guy Who Connected Donald Trump to the Manosphere

Why So Many MAGA Men Look Like Joe Rogan

By Derek Guy

Why So Many MAGA Men Look Like Joe Rogan

As More Women Lift Weights, Gyms Might Never Be the Same

By Redd Brown

As More Women Lift Weights, Gyms Might Never Be the Same

Why Adolescence Struck a Nerve

By Brad Stone and Reyhan Harmanci

Why Adolescence Struck a Nerve

Eight Charts Show Men Are Falling Behind, From Classrooms to Careers

By Klara Auerbach

Eight Charts Show Men Are Falling Behind, From Classrooms to Careers

Pursuits

Pursuits

The Grand American Resort Is Making a Comeback—Just in Time

By Nikki Ekstein

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Unwind Like a Boss: Seven CEOs Share Their Favorite Travel Destinations

By Kate Krader

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DOGE Slashed National Parks Staff. How to Have a Great Trip Anyway

By Nikki Ekstein

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With Boom in Ultra-Luxury Ships, Even Snobs Like Cruising Now

By Fran Golden

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The Reasons to Visit Greenland Have Nothing to Do With Politics

By Jackie Caradonio

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Shades of Purple Are the Latest Craze Among Elite Watchmakers

By Roberta Naas

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How Rolex Makes a New Watch: The Story Behind the Land-Dweller

By Chris Rovzar

The Oyster Perpetual Land-Dweller 40mm in platinum.

The Most Exciting Timepieces From Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025

By Chris Rovzar

The Most Exciting Timepieces From Watches and Wonders Geneva 2025

High Jewelry Automatons Are Robots Covered in Gold and Diamonds

By Kristen Shirley

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The Escalade IQ Is the All-Electric Crown Jewel That Cadillac Needs

By Hannah Elliott

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Mark Twain Died Famous, Not Happy

By Gary Sernovitz

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The Best Movies, TV Shows, Theater, Books and Music Arriving in May

By James Tarmy

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