Will Trump’s tariffs affect books? Broadly—not really, especially if you’re doing a lot in house (or in the United States in general). And, as Joe and Elly remind us, there are a ton of options for hosting every step of your publishing business within US borders. But there are still a few things you might want to know.

Fun fact: This episode was originally recorded in 2018, and focuses more on tariffs in China, but time is a flat circle and we’ve come right around to it being relevant again.

Stay tuned for more episodes of the “A People’s Guide to Publishing” podcast! We upload every Thursday, discussing your publishing questions, logistics, and more. Back episodes can be found on the Microcosm website.