Playback speed×Share postShare post at current timeShare from 0:000:00/0:00Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Ironsides Macroeconomics 'It's Never Different This Time'Subscribe to watchToward a New World OrderThe end of the unilateral US reduction of the barriers to trade was inevitable, Davos (wo)man still hasn't come to grips with the new world order.Barry C. KnappJan 26, 2026∙ Paid31ShareThis is a video summary of our January 24 note, Toward a New World OrderFigure 1: In 2018 China’s trade surplus with the US was 5 times as large as Mexico’s, in ‘25 exports to the US fell 20% and are now smaller than Mexico’s. The rebalancing of the massive global current account imbalances is in the early stages.Barry C. KnappManaging PartnerDirector o…This post is for paid subscribersSubscribeAlready a paid subscriber? Sign inIronsides Macroeconomics 'It's Never Different This Time'Macroeconomic and public policy strategyMacroeconomic and public policy strategySubscribeListen onSubstack AppSpotifyRSS FeedAppears in episodeBarry C. KnappRecent EpisodesThe PetrodollarMar 9 • Barry C. KnappNot So HotMar 2 • Barry C. KnappTariffs are a TaxFeb 23 • Barry C. KnappAI Disruption and Monetary PolicyFeb 17 • Barry C. KnappCounterproductive QEFeb 9 • Barry C. KnappMeet the New BossFeb 2 • Barry C. KnappThe Dog That Didn't BiteJan 20 • Barry C. Knapp