International Trade

AMLO says Vulcan rejected $2 billion bid for Mexico coast assets

Bloomberg | May 22, 2024 | International Trade

https://www.ajot.com/images/uploads/article/Russian_aluminium_1.jpg

Glencore keeps Russian aluminum contract but metal flows dry up

Bloomberg | May 22, 2024 | International Trade | Commodity

Glencore Plc is keeping its contract with Russian aluminum giant United Co. Rusal International PJSC for at least another year, even as sales volumes dwindle.

Japan trade deficit shows weak yen is weighing on economy

Bloomberg | May 22, 2024 | International Trade

https://www.ajot.com/images/uploads/article/Tesla_Europe_1.jpg

Tesla’s sales in Europe fall to a 15-month low

Bloomberg | May 22, 2024 | International Trade

Tesla Inc. got off to a sluggish start to the second quarter in Europe, where Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk was expecting a much better showing than the first few months of the year.

https://www.ajot.com/images/uploads/article/China_car_chart.jpg

China hints at 25% car tariff as deadline for EU probe looms

Bloomberg | May 22, 2024 | International Trade | Maritime | Breakbulk News

China signaled it’s ready to unleash tariffs as high as 25% on imported cars with large engines, as trade tensions escalate with the US and European Union.

AG exporters still struggling to get good service

International Trade

Stas Margaronis | Top Story | May 22, 2024

AG exporters still struggling to get good service

The bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 aims to level the playing field for American exporters and importers by providing the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) the tools it needs to improve oversight over international ocean carriers and crack down on rising shipping fees facing consumers...