Soumaya Keynes
@soumayakeynes.ft.com
Book writer ("How to Win a Trade War")
Economics columnist at the Financial Times https://www.ft.com/soumaya-keynes
Host of The Economics Show podcast https://link.chtbl.com/economicsshow
Singer-songwriter http://bit.ly/2Z6gvjp
Economics columnist at the Financial Times https://www.ft.com/soumaya-keynes
Host of The Economics Show podcast https://link.chtbl.com/economicsshow
Singer-songwriter http://bit.ly/2Z6gvjp
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How to Win a Trade War by Soumaya Keynes, Chad Bown | Waterstones
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...I did it!
In 2025 I:
1. Had a baby
2. Wrote a book
3. Did absolutely nothing else
Filed the book last night, please celebrate with me by preordering it...
(it's fun! you'll enjoy it!)
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In 2025 I:
1. Had a baby
2. Wrote a book
3. Did absolutely nothing else
Filed the book last night, please celebrate with me by preordering it...
(it's fun! you'll enjoy it!)
UK: www.waterstones.com/book/how-to-...
US: www.simonandschuster.com/books/How-to...
January 12, 2026 at 7:08 PM
January 10, 2026 at 9:19 AM
...probably should have tweeted this out before the jobs numbers, huh
Economists are facing a recession
(My column this week)
1st 300 clicks free to read...
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(My column this week)
1st 300 clicks free to read...
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Economists are facing a recession
[FREE TO READ] Demand for their work is down as a hiring crunch hits
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January 9, 2026 at 2:25 PM
...probably should have tweeted this out before the jobs numbers, huh
Economists are facing a recession
(My column this week)
1st 300 clicks free to read...
as.ft.com/r/6d67877e-4...
(My column this week)
1st 300 clicks free to read...
as.ft.com/r/6d67877e-4...
Economists are facing a recession
[FREE TO READ] Demand for their work is down as a hiring crunch hits
as.ft.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Economists are facing a recession
(My column this week)
1st 300 clicks free to read...
as.ft.com/r/6d67877e-4...
(My column this week)
1st 300 clicks free to read...
as.ft.com/r/6d67877e-4...
Just before Christmas the US effectively banned Chinese drone maker DJI. Why?
by Chris Miller
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by Chris Miller
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January 4, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Just before Christmas the US effectively banned Chinese drone maker DJI. Why?
by Chris Miller
as.ft.com/r/8b300a12-a...
by Chris Miller
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Must be an economics conference!
$10.80 hoooo yeah
$10.80 hoooo yeah
January 3, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Must be an economics conference!
$10.80 hoooo yeah
$10.80 hoooo yeah
Arg of those supporting military action in Venezuela:
“it is not enough just to secure oil access through licences for US firms, only regime change would allow Venezuela’s oil sector to open up under a new government and push Russian and Chinese companies out of the country”
ecfr.eu/article/maga...
“it is not enough just to secure oil access through licences for US firms, only regime change would allow Venezuela’s oil sector to open up under a new government and push Russian and Chinese companies out of the country”
ecfr.eu/article/maga...
MAGA goes south: Trump’s plan for Venezuela – European Council on Foreign Relations
Speculation is swirling that the US could use military force to pursue regime change in Venezuela. The country’s fate may depend on which faction in the Trump a
ecfr.eu
January 3, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Arg of those supporting military action in Venezuela:
“it is not enough just to secure oil access through licences for US firms, only regime change would allow Venezuela’s oil sector to open up under a new government and push Russian and Chinese companies out of the country”
ecfr.eu/article/maga...
“it is not enough just to secure oil access through licences for US firms, only regime change would allow Venezuela’s oil sector to open up under a new government and push Russian and Chinese companies out of the country”
ecfr.eu/article/maga...
Reposted by Soumaya Keynes
In 2025 I read a bunch of books. Here are my favourites, in no particular order...
January 1, 2026 at 10:11 PM
In 2025 I read a bunch of books. Here are my favourites, in no particular order...
on my way to the ASSAs, and so far I have (1) packed zero pens and (2) gone to the wrong terminal
January 2, 2026 at 11:14 AM
on my way to the ASSAs, and so far I have (1) packed zero pens and (2) gone to the wrong terminal
In 2025 I read a bunch of books. Here are my favourites, in no particular order...
January 1, 2026 at 10:11 PM
In 2025 I read a bunch of books. Here are my favourites, in no particular order...
Only a few more hours of this deal to go...
If you were thinking of pre-ordering our book How To Win A Trade War, then today is a VERY good day to do it (in the US), because
Barnes & Noble Premium & Rewards Members get 25% off pre-orders
Dec 30-Jan 1 only
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-win...
Barnes & Noble Premium & Rewards Members get 25% off pre-orders
Dec 30-Jan 1 only
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January 1, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Only a few more hours of this deal to go...
Reposted by Soumaya Keynes
What to read in 2026, from the @financialtimes.com
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And don't forget to pre-order here:
UK: www.waterstones.com/book/how-to-...
US: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-win... (The B&N new year deal is still going on!)
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And don't forget to pre-order here:
UK: www.waterstones.com/book/how-to-...
US: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-win... (The B&N new year deal is still going on!)
December 31, 2025 at 10:22 PM
What to read in 2026, from the @financialtimes.com
as.ft.com/r/078de6ab-b...
And don't forget to pre-order here:
UK: www.waterstones.com/book/how-to-...
US: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-win... (The B&N new year deal is still going on!)
as.ft.com/r/078de6ab-b...
And don't forget to pre-order here:
UK: www.waterstones.com/book/how-to-...
US: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-win... (The B&N new year deal is still going on!)
What to read in 2026, from the @financialtimes.com
as.ft.com/r/078de6ab-b...
And don't forget to pre-order here:
UK: www.waterstones.com/book/how-to-...
US: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-win... (The B&N new year deal is still going on!)
as.ft.com/r/078de6ab-b...
And don't forget to pre-order here:
UK: www.waterstones.com/book/how-to-...
US: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-win... (The B&N new year deal is still going on!)
December 31, 2025 at 10:22 PM
What to read in 2026, from the @financialtimes.com
as.ft.com/r/078de6ab-b...
And don't forget to pre-order here:
UK: www.waterstones.com/book/how-to-...
US: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-win... (The B&N new year deal is still going on!)
as.ft.com/r/078de6ab-b...
And don't forget to pre-order here:
UK: www.waterstones.com/book/how-to-...
US: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-win... (The B&N new year deal is still going on!)
Reposted by Soumaya Keynes
If you were thinking of pre-ordering our book How To Win A Trade War, then today is a VERY good day to do it (in the US), because
Barnes & Noble Premium & Rewards Members get 25% off pre-orders
Dec 30-Jan 1 only
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-win...
Barnes & Noble Premium & Rewards Members get 25% off pre-orders
Dec 30-Jan 1 only
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-win...
December 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
If you were thinking of pre-ordering our book How To Win A Trade War, then today is a VERY good day to do it (in the US), because
Barnes & Noble Premium & Rewards Members get 25% off pre-orders
Dec 30-Jan 1 only
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-win...
Barnes & Noble Premium & Rewards Members get 25% off pre-orders
Dec 30-Jan 1 only
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-win...
If you were thinking of pre-ordering our book How To Win A Trade War, then today is a VERY good day to do it (in the US), because
Barnes & Noble Premium & Rewards Members get 25% off pre-orders
Dec 30-Jan 1 only
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-win...
Barnes & Noble Premium & Rewards Members get 25% off pre-orders
Dec 30-Jan 1 only
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-win...
December 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
If you were thinking of pre-ordering our book How To Win A Trade War, then today is a VERY good day to do it (in the US), because
Barnes & Noble Premium & Rewards Members get 25% off pre-orders
Dec 30-Jan 1 only
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-win...
Barnes & Noble Premium & Rewards Members get 25% off pre-orders
Dec 30-Jan 1 only
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-win...
Reposted by Soumaya Keynes
🤓 BUCKET LIST 🤓
'HOW TO WIN A TRADE WAR' (my forthcoming book with the amazing @soumayakeynes.ft.com) is part of a New Year's Day sale thingie!
Barnes & Noble Premium & Rewards Members get 25% off pre-orders
Dec 30-Jan 1 only
#BNPreorder Instructions Here: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-win...
'HOW TO WIN A TRADE WAR' (my forthcoming book with the amazing @soumayakeynes.ft.com) is part of a New Year's Day sale thingie!
Barnes & Noble Premium & Rewards Members get 25% off pre-orders
Dec 30-Jan 1 only
#BNPreorder Instructions Here: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-win...
December 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🤓 BUCKET LIST 🤓
'HOW TO WIN A TRADE WAR' (my forthcoming book with the amazing @soumayakeynes.ft.com) is part of a New Year's Day sale thingie!
Barnes & Noble Premium & Rewards Members get 25% off pre-orders
Dec 30-Jan 1 only
#BNPreorder Instructions Here: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-win...
'HOW TO WIN A TRADE WAR' (my forthcoming book with the amazing @soumayakeynes.ft.com) is part of a New Year's Day sale thingie!
Barnes & Noble Premium & Rewards Members get 25% off pre-orders
Dec 30-Jan 1 only
#BNPreorder Instructions Here: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-win...
...I did it!
In 2025 I:
1. Had a baby
2. Wrote a book
3. Did absolutely nothing else
Filed the book last night, please celebrate with me by preordering it...
(it's fun! you'll enjoy it!)
UK: www.waterstones.com/book/how-to-...
US: www.simonandschuster.com/books/How-to...
In 2025 I:
1. Had a baby
2. Wrote a book
3. Did absolutely nothing else
Filed the book last night, please celebrate with me by preordering it...
(it's fun! you'll enjoy it!)
UK: www.waterstones.com/book/how-to-...
US: www.simonandschuster.com/books/How-to...
How to Win a Trade War by Soumaya Keynes, Chad Bown | Waterstones
Buy How to Win a Trade War by Soumaya Keynes, Chad Bown from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.
www.waterstones.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:07 PM
...I did it!
In 2025 I:
1. Had a baby
2. Wrote a book
3. Did absolutely nothing else
Filed the book last night, please celebrate with me by preordering it...
(it's fun! you'll enjoy it!)
UK: www.waterstones.com/book/how-to-...
US: www.simonandschuster.com/books/How-to...
In 2025 I:
1. Had a baby
2. Wrote a book
3. Did absolutely nothing else
Filed the book last night, please celebrate with me by preordering it...
(it's fun! you'll enjoy it!)
UK: www.waterstones.com/book/how-to-...
US: www.simonandschuster.com/books/How-to...
Reposted by Soumaya Keynes
Office for Banter Responsibility, amirite?
November 26, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Office for Banter Responsibility, amirite?
THANKS ALL!! (I win)
HELP ME settle a debate with @chadpbown.com
Which cover for “How to Win A Trade War” grabs you most? The blue one or the white one? And ARE YOU AMERICAN? (favourite the option that applies to you!)
Which cover for “How to Win A Trade War” grabs you most? The blue one or the white one? And ARE YOU AMERICAN? (favourite the option that applies to you!)
November 11, 2025 at 11:50 PM
THANKS ALL!! (I win)
HELP ME settle a debate with @chadpbown.com
Which cover for “How to Win A Trade War” grabs you most? The blue one or the white one? And ARE YOU AMERICAN? (favourite the option that applies to you!)
Which cover for “How to Win A Trade War” grabs you most? The blue one or the white one? And ARE YOU AMERICAN? (favourite the option that applies to you!)
November 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
HELP ME settle a debate with @chadpbown.com
Which cover for “How to Win A Trade War” grabs you most? The blue one or the white one? And ARE YOU AMERICAN? (favourite the option that applies to you!)
Which cover for “How to Win A Trade War” grabs you most? The blue one or the white one? And ARE YOU AMERICAN? (favourite the option that applies to you!)
Am on an audiobook binge rn and am *finally* getting around to reading @edconway.bsky.social‘s wonderful book Material World! Highly recommend. Making me very jealous of all his trips to mines…
amzn.eu/d/476P6ZJ
amzn.eu/d/476P6ZJ
Material World: A Substantial Story of Our Past and Future: Amazon.co.uk: Conway, Ed: 9780753559178: Books
Sand, salt, iron, copper, oil, and lithium have transformed the world from the Dark Ages to the present, powering our modern lives and shaping our future.
amzn.eu
November 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Am on an audiobook binge rn and am *finally* getting around to reading @edconway.bsky.social‘s wonderful book Material World! Highly recommend. Making me very jealous of all his trips to mines…
amzn.eu/d/476P6ZJ
amzn.eu/d/476P6ZJ
Fascinating on the boom for rare earths companies, by @jamiesmythft.bsky.social and Camilla Hodgson
www.ft.com/content/755d...
www.ft.com/content/755d...
October 21, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Fascinating on the boom for rare earths companies, by @jamiesmythft.bsky.social and Camilla Hodgson
www.ft.com/content/755d...
www.ft.com/content/755d...
Where are Islington Council's conservation officers when you need them
Scoop: Trump has started demolishing the White House's East Wing facade to build his ballroom. The president had claimed construction of the $250 million building wouldn’t ‘interfere’ with the existing White House structure. /W @ddiamond.bsky.social wapo.st/4hqBNiU
White House begins demolishing East Wing facade to build Trump’s ballroom
The president had claimed construction of the $250 million ballroom wouldn’t ‘interfere’ with the existing White House structure.
wapo.st
October 20, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Where are Islington Council's conservation officers when you need them
"Two other people familiar with the situation said the US was considering requiring companies exporting any software to China to obtain a license, which could have a dramatic impact on Chinese industries."
www.ft.com/content/fbc5...
www.ft.com/content/fbc5...
Scott Bessent slams China: ‘They want to pull everybody else down with them’
US Treasury secretary tells FT that Beijing’s export controls are ‘a sign of how weak their economy is’
www.ft.com
October 14, 2025 at 10:16 AM
"Two other people familiar with the situation said the US was considering requiring companies exporting any software to China to obtain a license, which could have a dramatic impact on Chinese industries."
www.ft.com/content/fbc5...
www.ft.com/content/fbc5...