International Trade


US sanctions Chinese and Russian firms for dealings with Iran

Bloomberg | November 25, 2020 | International Trade

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ZTE’s designation as security threat affirmed by US FCC

Bloomberg | November 25, 2020 | International Trade

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission affirmed its decision to designate ZTE Corp. as a national security threat over concerns telecommunications gear made by the Chinese company could be used for spying.

Xi seeks to ‘manage differences’ in note congratulating Biden

Bloomberg | November 25, 2020 | International Trade

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US goods-trade gap widens as imports rise to highest in a year

Bloomberg | November 25, 2020 | International Trade

The U.S. merchandise-trade deficit widened in October as imports reached the highest in more than a year, outpacing a gain in the value of exports.

Brexit talks entering decisive days, EU’s Von Der Leyen says

Bloomberg | November 25, 2020 | International Trade

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China blacklist strands more than 50 Australia coal cargoes

Bloomberg | November 25, 2020 | International Trade | Maritime | Bulk

More than $500 million worth of Australian coal is on ships anchored off Chinese ports, as a diplomatic spat between the two countries cuts into trade, idles a portion of the world’s dry bulk carriers and threatens to spiral into a humanitarian crisis.

Japan, China agree to restart two-way travel by end of November

Bloomberg | November 24, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airports | International Trade

US Department of Commerce issues affirmative preliminary countervailing duty determination for twist ties from China
International Trade
AJOT | Top Story | November 24, 2020

US Department of Commerce issues affirmative preliminary countervailing duty determination for twist ties from China

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced an affirmative preliminary determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of twist ties from China. The Commerce Department preliminarily determined that exporters/producers from China received countervailable subsidies at a rate of 122.5 percent.
EU top diplomat drives homes threat of more sanctions on Turkey

Bloomberg | November 24, 2020 | International Trade

Thanksgiving canceled? Christmas shopping isn’t.

Bloomberg | November 24, 2020 | International Trade

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There’s $500 million of coal on anchored ships off China’s coast

Bloomberg | November 24, 2020 | International Trade | Ports & Terminals

More than $500 million worth of Australian coal is on ships anchored off Chinese ports, as a diplomatic spat between the two countries cuts into trade, idles a portion of the world’s dry bulk carriers and threatens to spiral into a humanitarian crisis.

Japan and China agree to restart two-way travel by end November

Bloomberg | November 24, 2020 | International Trade

Irish sausages at risk as Brexit negotiators scramble for deal

Bloomberg | November 24, 2020 | International Trade

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China and Japan race to dominate future of high-speed rail

Bloomberg | November 23, 2020 | International Trade

Japan and China are racing to build a new type of ultra-fast, levitating train, seeking to demonstrate their mastery over a technology with big export potential.

Brexit deal outline may emerge within days, Irish premier says

Bloomberg | November 23, 2020 | International Trade

Peas and lentils are the latest to be hit by container squeeze
International Trade
Bloomberg | Top Story | November 23, 2020

Peas and lentils are the latest to be hit by container squeeze

A shortage of containers at Vancouver’s port is slowing Canada’s exports of lentils and peas, the latest ripple in a phenomenon that has roiled trade.
US moves to ban tech exports to 89 Chinese firms, Reuters says

Bloomberg | November 23, 2020 | International Trade

Hong Kong strives to join regional trade deal: Finance chief

Bloomberg | November 22, 2020 | International Trade

Jaguar seeks to block US imports of Porsche, Audi SUVs
International Trade
Bloomberg | Top Story | November 20, 2020

Jaguar seeks to block US imports of Porsche, Audi SUVs

You wouldn’t know it was about Jags and Lambos, to judge by its rather dry name: In the Matter of Certain Vehicle Control Systems. But that’s the complaint Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc filed on Thursday to block U.S. imports of Porsche, Lamborghini, Audi and Volkswagen sport utility vehicles it says are using its patented Terrain Response technology without permission.

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