Comparing New and Current U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Imports

The U.S. government announced a range of new tariff hikes on Chinese goods, which imports were hit the hardest? Read more

50 Years of LNG

50 Years of LNG On October 12, 1964, the first commercial shipment of liquified natural gas (LNG) was made between Algeria and Canvey Island in the United Kingdom. From the… Read more

Visualizing the Flow of Oil Around the World

Every day, 93 million barrels of oil are consumed by the global economy. How does this oil change hands? This map visualizes the global oil trade. Read more

The World Map of the U.S. Trade Deficit

The U.S. has run a trade deficit for 40 years now. Where does that net foreign spending go? This map visualizes the data from 2015. Read more

The Changing Anatomy of U.S. Oil Imports Over the Last Decade

Canada is in, and OPEC is out. In this week’s chart on oil imports, we also look at the declining influence of the world’s most infamous oil cartel. Read more

Interactive Map: The Flow of International Trade

Use this interactive map to explore fascinating data on international trade. Which countries trade with each other, and which are stuck as hermits? Read more

Visualizing the Global Weapons Trade

Who sends weapons to who? This data visualization represents the global weapons trade between countries, and it shines a light on two major blocs of trade. Read more

The Countries Suffering Most From Low Oil Prices

This interactive chart shows the breakeven prices that oil-rich countries need to pay for imports. We also dive into Venezuela’s specific crisis as well. Read more

How Closely is Your State Economy Tied to Canada?

Canada is the largest international trade partner for most U.S. states – use this visualization to see how connected every state is to neighbors to the north. Read more

The Top Importers and Exporters of the World’s 18 Most Traded Goods

What are the most traded goods in the world? This map shows the 18 top goods, as well as the biggest importer and exporter of each good. Read more