How long before America's dysfunctional politics start hurting its economy?

The informal recycling economy is turning global e-waste into profit — at a steep human and environmental cost.

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Jumia is capitalizing on the U.S.-China trade war as Chinese vendors are exploring new avenues to route their products into markets such as Nigeria and Côte d'Ivoire.

Taking a quick break from economics.