International Trade

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U.S. net energy imports in 2017 fall to their lowest levels since 1982

AJOT | March 28, 2018 | Energy | International Trade

Total net energy imports to the United States fell to 7.3 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) in 2017, a 35% decrease from 2016 and the lowest level since 1982, when both gross imports and gross exports were much lower.

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U.S. Drafts China Tariff List to Counter IP Theft: Trade Update

Bloomberg | March 28, 2018 | International Trade

President Donald Trump’s push to rebalance global trade in America’s favor has investors on edge, as his threats to impose import tariffs and curb foreign investment raise the specter of retaliation that could spark a global trade war.

Trump Is Targeting China’s Push to Make Its Economy High-Tech

Bloomberg | March 28, 2018 | International Trade

U.S. Said to Weigh Emergency Law for China Investment Crackdown

International Trade

Bloomberg | Top Story | March 27, 2018

U.S. Said to Weigh Emergency Law for China Investment Crackdown

The Trump administration is considering a crackdown on Chinese investments in technologies the U.S. deems sensitive by invoking a law reserved for national emergencies, among other options, according to people familiar with the matter.

Singapore Sees Asia as Silver Lining Amid U.S.-China Trade War

Bloomberg | March 27, 2018 | International Trade

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U.S. liquefied natural gas exports quadrupled in 2017

AJOT | March 27, 2018 | Energy | International Trade

U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) reached 1.94 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2017, up from 0.5 Bcf/d in 2016. As LNG exports increased, shipments went to more destinations. U.S. LNG exports in 2017, all of which originated from Louisiana’s Sabine Pass liquefaction terminal, reached 25 countries.

Trudeau Works to Shut Backdoor on Steel Ahead of Trump Deadline

International Trade

Bloomberg | Top Story | March 27, 2018

Trudeau Works to Shut Backdoor on Steel Ahead of Trump Deadline

Justin Trudeau is taking new steps to stop steel and aluminum from being diverted through Canada’s borders to skirt tough U.S. levies.

Rift Opens Between Germany and France Over U.S. Tariffs

Bloomberg | March 27, 2018 | International Trade

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Boom Time for Dairies in Canada as Protections Draw Trump’s Ire

Bloomberg | March 27, 2018 | International Trade

David Wiens thought the 2,500-gallon (9,470-liter) stainless steel milk tank he purchased 20 years ago would provide more than enough storage for his dairy farm in Manitoba. These days he’s producing so much he’s had to order a new tank that can hold almost three times as much.

Oil Holds Above $65 as Easing Trade Tensions Offset Supply Fears

Bloomberg | March 27, 2018 | Energy | International Trade

Trump Tariff Crusade Hardly Matters for Ford, GM Making in China

Bloomberg | March 27, 2018 | International Trade

Trade War Talk Likely Worse Than Reality: Sri Lankan Official

Bloomberg | March 26, 2018 | International Trade

In Escalating Trade War, Chinese Consumers’ Time Is Now: Gadfly

Bloomberg | March 26, 2018 | International Trade

Not Everyone Will Lose in U.S.-China Trade War: Michael Schuman

Bloomberg | March 26, 2018 | International Trade

China Asks U.S. to Offset Trade Loss Due to Metal Tariffs

Bloomberg | March 26, 2018 | International Trade

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EIA’s estimates for Texas crude oil production account for incomplete state data

AJOT | March 26, 2018 | Energy | International Trade

Crude oil and lease condensate production data for Texas, published by EIA in its Petroleum Supply Monthly (PSM) and by the Texas Railroad Commission (TRRC), reflect differences in the treatment of incomplete and lagged data. Data published by state agencies are often incomplete when first published because of a combination of late reporting and processing delays.