Rupert Pinder
Rupert Pinder is an assistant professor of economics at the University of The Bahamas, known for his insights on the economic implications of international trade policies. In a recent discussion, he addressed the challenges faced by The Bahamas due to uncertainty stemming from U.S. trade decisions, emphasizing the vulnerability of the small, import-dependent nation to external economic shocks.
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Rupert Pinder, assistant professor of economics at the University of The Bahamas, agreed that with the Chinese-made ship fee concerns now eliminated The Bahamas can focus its attention on the Trump tariffs.
Roberts: Bahamas ‘dodged a big bullet’ as US reverses Chinese shipping fee
Bahamas· 2025-04-22
Rupert Pinder, an assistant professor of economics, commented on the potential impact of the tariff war on Bahamian exports.
Bahamas tourism ‘bracing’ for Trump tariffs drop-offBahamas· 2025-04-04
Rupert Pinder, assistant professor of economics at the University of The Bahamas, warned that the revised forecasts were consistent with the saying that 'when the US sneezes the rest of the world catches a cold'.
No ‘cry wolf’ over US growth slashBahamas· 2025-03-20
Rupert Pinder, assistant professor of economics at the University of The Bahamas, warned about the potential for a global recession due to US trade policies.
‘No escape’ for Bahamas amid global recession fearBahamas· 2025-03-18Rupert Pinder, assistant professor of economics at the University of The Bahamas, told Tribune Business there is no way for this country to escape the uncertainty and disruption caused by Mr Trump’s policies.
Tourism bids to ‘capitalise’ on anti-Trump sentimentsBahamas· 2025-03-13