International Trade

The Argentine river that carries soybeans to world Is drying up

Bloomberg | August 06, 2021 | International Trade

China’s ban on Taiwan pineapples backfires as new buyers step in

International Trade

Bloomberg | Top Story | August 06, 2021

China’s ban on Taiwan pineapples backfires as new buyers step in

China’s surprise ban on pineapple imports from Taiwan five months ago was widely viewed as an attempt to undermine President Tsai Ing-wen’s standing with a political constituency. Trade data show the move has produced anything but the desired effect.

Worsening Covid crisis in Vietnam is hitting food industry hard

Bloomberg | August 06, 2021 | International Trade | Commodity

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Senate sets up weekend infrastructure vote after final skirmish

Bloomberg | August 06, 2021 | International Trade

The U.S. Senate is heading toward a weekend vote on its $550 billion infrastructure legislation, after Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s attempt to rush passage late Thursday was thwarted by disagreements over cryptocurrency and other matters.

U.S. businesses urge Biden to restart China talks, scrap tariffs

Bloomberg | August 06, 2021 | International Trade

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US trade deficit widened to a record $75.7 billion in June

Bloomberg | August 05, 2021 | International Trade

The U.S. trade deficit widened to a record in June, consistent with a rush by domestic importers to meet business investment and household spending.

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Adidas falls as production worries outweigh rebound in sales

Bloomberg | August 05, 2021 | International Trade

Adidas AG fell the most in four months as investors looked past a modest increase in profit guidance and focused instead on weaker demand in China and factory shutdowns in Vietnam.

CBP issues Withhold Release Order on seafood harvested with forced labor by the Hangton No. 112

AJOT | August 05, 2021 | International Trade | Commodity | Ports & Terminals

German factories see economic recovery picking up as orders rise

Bloomberg | August 05, 2021 | International Trade

US service industries expanded at a record pace in July

Bloomberg | August 04, 2021 | International Trade

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CBP agriculture specialists in Pharr intercept rare pest in a shipment of fresh vegetables

AJOT | August 04, 2021 | International Trade | Commodity

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at the Pharr International Bridge discovered a rare pest, a first in nation discovery, in a shipment of fresh vegetables.

China is exporting more sophisticated products despite trade war

Bloomberg | August 03, 2021 | International Trade

NRF chief economist says vaccination is ‘key to further economic recovery’

AJOT | August 03, 2021 | International Trade

Harris to tackle supply crunches in trip to China’s doorstep

Bloomberg | August 03, 2021 | International Trade

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Tale of fake Hewlett-Packard gear spurs arrest in China, lawsuit

Bloomberg | August 02, 2021 | International Trade

When three Chinese nationals were jailed in Beijing almost a decade ago and accused of selling fake Hewlett-Packard Co. networking gear, it looked like an example of U.S. companies getting what they’d long demanded: aggressive protection of intellectual property in the world’s most populous nation.

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Israeli exporters on edge with central bank dollar plan in doubt

Bloomberg | August 02, 2021 | International Trade

Israel’s biggest exporters are bracing for the end of central bank support that’s helped them stay competitive during the pandemic, a move they say may weigh on a $100 billion industry crucial to the nation’s economic rebound.