Patricia Cohen

New York

Global Economics Correspondent at The New York Times

I am the Global Economics Correspondent for the New York Times, and am the author of In Our Prime: The Invention of Middle Age.

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UK Gets Steel Tariff Exemption, but Europe Pays Double

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Stanley Reed |Patricia Cohen |Melissa Eddy

Despite an exemption from 50 percent tariffs, Britain still has to pay a 25 percent duty because its trade deal with the United States has yet to be put in place. Britain breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday after it was granted a carve-out from President Trump's 50 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imported to the United States, while the rest of Europe fumed that it was now paying twice as much.
Trump's E.U. Tariff Threat Could Cause Economic Damage Beyond Europe

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Patricia Cohen

A 50 percent tax on European imports would hit the continent hard, hurt the U.S. economy and slow growth globally. Is it a negotiating tactic, a credible threat or a howl of rage? President Trump's threat to impose a 50 percent tariff on all goods coming into the United States from the European Union starting next weekend was the latest zag after several zigs on trade policy that have befuddled financial markets, businesses and political leaders around the world.
UAE pours money into Africa, seeking resources, power

1 month ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Patricia Cohen

The United Arab Emirates is significantly increasing its economic influence in Africa, investing heavily in key sectors like ports, mining, and renewable energy. With the United States and China reducing their presence, the UAE has pledged billions in deals, surpassing other nations' investments. This strategic move aims to diversify the UAE's economy and capitalize on Africa's resources and strategic location.
U.A.E. Is Pouring Money Into Africa, Seeking Resources and Power

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Patricia Cohen

As the United States and other economic powers reduce their investment, aid and presence in Africa, the United Arab Emirates is wielding its wealth. Look at the chief economic and strategic spots across Africa - ports for key trade corridors, mines that produce critical minerals, large renewable energy projects - and you will find the United Arab Emirates.
El mundo abre sus puertas a los investigadores rechazados por Trump

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Patricia Cohen

Mientras el presidente Trump desmantela las instituciones de investigación estadounidenses, los líderes mundiales ven "una oportunidad de ganar cerebros única en el siglo". Oportunidad laboral: se buscan investigadores estadounidenses.
The world is wooing U.S. researchers shunned by Trump

1 month ago | seattletimes.com | Patricia Cohen

LONDON — Help Wanted. Looking for American researchers. As President Donald Trump cuts billions of federal dollars from science institutes and universities, restricts what can be studied and pushes out immigrants, rival nations are hoping to pick up talent that has been cast aside or become disenchanted. For decades, trying to compete with U.S. institutions and companies has been difficult. The United States was a magnet for top researchers, scientists and academics.
The World Is Wooing U.S. Researchers Shunned by Trump

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Patricia Cohen

7 hours agoYoung Kiwis lead brain drain as migration falls below 30,000, departures at recordNew Zealand had a net migration gain of 26,400 in the March 2025 year, Stats NZ said. “The net migration gain of 26,400 in the March 2025 year was …1 day agoSA’s teachers are reaching breaking pointThe teaching profession has always been one of the main pillars within a thriving society. But today, in South Africa, it is a profession in …23 hours agoThe American brain drain has arrived.
The World Is Wooing U.S. Researchers Shunned by Trump

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Patricia Cohen

As President Trump guts American research institutions, world leaders see a "once-in-a-century brain gain opportunity." Help Wanted. Looking for American researchers. As President Trump cuts billions of federal dollars from science institutes and universities, restricts what can be studied and pushes out immigrants, rival nations are hoping to pick up talent that has been cast aside or become disenchanted. For decades, trying to compete with American institutions and companies has been difficult.
Why China Is Investing So Much Money in Moroccan Factories

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Patricia Cohen

Morocco is linked to Europe on the strength of its auto sector and a trade pact. But its status as a connector country has become precarious in the trade war. When Xi Jinping, China's top leader, returned from the Group of 20 summit in Brazil last November, he made a stopover in Casablanca, where he was greeted with dates and milk, the traditional welcome for honored guests, and a meeting with Crown Prince Moulay Hassan of Morocco.
La huella disruptiva de Trump en la economía global: ¿es posible revertirla?

2 months ago | es-us.noticias.yahoo.com | Patricia Cohen

El presidente Donald Trump ha dejado clara su intención de destruir el orden económico global imperante, y en apenas 100 días ha logrado avances notables para cumplir su objetivo. Ha desatado una guerra comercial, ha anulado tratados y ha insinuado que Washington tal vez no saldría en defensa de Europa. También está desmantelando el plantel del Estado, ese que le garantizaba conocimiento y experiencia. Los cambios han sido profundos. Pero el mundo sigue en crisis.