OPINIONS | November 26, 2025Measuring Local Participation in Global Markets: Introducing the PLEXT DatasetWhat are the effects of the recent increase in Chinese import tariffs on exports from Texas? How do these tariffs impact workers in cities like Austin, Dallas, or Houston? And is there hope that the goods once destined for Chinese markets can instead be sold to other foreign trading partners with whom Texan firms already maintain established relationships? Read more Learn More RESEARCH Learn More OPINIONS Learn More JOB MARKET STUDENTS PARTNER WITH EMPCT When you make a gift to support EMPCT, you help us contribute to the advancement of macroeconomic understanding and policy design. Find out more. Give Now > CONNECT WITH EMPCT Would you like to connect? Please click on the link below. CONTACT US