Slate News Slate Money - The Consequences of Getting on Europe’s Bad Side
Feb 22, 2025
This discussion dives into the economic ramifications of the U.S. shifting its alliances from Europe to Russia. The hosts assess Intel’s potential restructuring and its implications for the tech world. They also spotlight Quince, a brand redefining affordable luxury, and the cultural significance of fashion dupes. Light-hearted segments include a humorous exploration of soaring egg prices and quirky anecdotes from the world of chickens and airline mishaps.
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Intel Breakup
- Intel might split its chip design and manufacturing divisions.
- They might sell these to Broadcom and TSMC, respectively, potentially with Trump's support.
Intel and TSMC
- TSMC's chip manufacturing prowess surpasses Intel's.
- Splitting Intel and selling parts to TSMC and Broadcom seems illogical given current chip industry trends and the CHIPS Act.
Quince Business Model
- Quince, an American company, manufactures goods in China and sells them cheaply in the U.S.
- It leverages the $800 de minimis rule for tariff avoidance, similar to Xi'an and Timu.
