International Trade

GM needs China more than it fears Trump

Bloomberg | November 28, 2018 | International Trade

Could quantum computers undermine the security of Blockchain transactions?

International Trade

Stas Margaronis | Top Story | November 27, 2018

Could quantum computers undermine the security of Blockchain transactions?

In 2018, blockchain transactions are on the rise for shipping, finance and other industries partly due to cryptographic structures which make financial transactions secure.

China vows to open its markets ahead of Trump-Xi talks at G-20

Bloomberg | November 27, 2018 | International Trade

EU denies report of meeting to head off US car-import tariffs

Bloomberg | November 27, 2018 | International Trade

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CBP and Cisco Collaborate to Facilitate the Authentication of Cisco Shipments Entering US

AJOT | November 27, 2018 | International Trade

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced a new formal collaboration with Cisco today as part of the Donations Acceptance Program.

UK bid to join $1.7 trillion WTO deal gets provisional support

Bloomberg | November 27, 2018 | International Trade

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Freightos Baltic Indexes (FBX) Update W47 2018

AJOT | November 27, 2018 | International Trade

Remarkably, on both lanes this week, transpacific ocean pricing is more than double what it was this time last year. China-West Coast has increased by 130% and China-East Coast by 126%.

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World dysfunction is taking the `group’ out of the G-20 Summit

Bloomberg | November 27, 2018 | International Trade

The Group of 20 was created for the most powerful nations to set a blueprint for the planet. Now even they can't can't set the most basic pathway.

China urges US to ensure positive outcome of Trump-Xi meeting

Bloomberg | November 27, 2018 | International Trade

Trump says Brexit deal could hurt plans for US trade pact

International Trade

Bloomberg | Top Story | November 27, 2018

Trump says Brexit deal could hurt plans for US trade pact

President Donald Trump said U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit agreement could jeopardize the country’s ability to trade with the U.S.

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Capital-spending slowdown flashes a warning for 2019 US growth

Bloomberg | November 27, 2018 | International Trade

Juiced by President Donald Trump’s tax cuts, business investment helped deliver a robust U.S. economy in the first half of 2018, but signs have multiplied that the growth driver is faltering.

Trump suggests 10% tariffs may be placed on iPhones, laptops

International Trade

Bloomberg | Top Story | November 26, 2018

Trump suggests 10% tariffs may be placed on iPhones, laptops

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that 10 percent tariffs could be placed on mobile phones, like the iPhone and laptops made in China, dealing a potential blow to Apple Inc.