International Trade

US readies to slap duties on $16 billion of Chinese goods

Bloomberg | August 08, 2018 | International Trade

Despite tariffs, US soy is still headed to China. Here’s why

Bloomberg | August 07, 2018 | International Trade

Chrysler’s new CEO has dinner date with Trump with trade on menu

Bloomberg | August 07, 2018 | International Trade

Tariffs prompt US manufacturers to review plans: Fed survey

Bloomberg | August 07, 2018 | International Trade

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Freightos Baltic Indexes update W31 2018

AJOT | August 07, 2018 | International Trade

For transpacific rates, July was hot, and August will be hotter. China-US West Coast rates ($1,901/FEU) are already 18% higher than the peak of last year’s peak season ($1612/FEU on August 20).

Trump’s trade wars mean small change for carmakers for now

Bloomberg | August 07, 2018 | International Trade

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India’s future energy use depends on its rate of economic growth

AJOT | August 07, 2018 | Energy | International Trade

India’s economic development is likely to have a considerable impact on future international energy markets—including U.S. energy exports—because of the country’s large population and potential for growth.

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Daimler shelves Iran expansion plan on US trade sanctions

Bloomberg | August 07, 2018 | International Trade

Daimler AG will freeze operations in Iran, including a plan to make trucks, after the U.S. renewed a host of sanctions and President Donald Trump threatened to penalize companies doing business in the country.

Tariffs are wrecking this Trump-friendly industry

International Trade

Bloomberg | Top Story | August 07, 2018

Tariffs are wrecking this Trump-friendly industry

They’re Donald Trump’s kind of business. They dominate the domestic market, rack up a trade surplus by selling to foreigners, and do a lot of their manufacturing in states that voted for him.

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Trump tariff threats have done little to shrink German surplus

Bloomberg | August 07, 2018 | International Trade

Germany’s trade surplus with the U.S. is showing little sign of buckling under President Donald Trump’s accusations of unfair practices.

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Mnuchin’s right-hand-man Miller Is unknown trade war soldier

Bloomberg | August 07, 2018 | International Trade

Seven years ago, Eli Miller was an unpaid intern giving tours on Capitol Hill. Now, he’s in the middle of an effort to avert a full-blown trade war between the world’s two largest economies.

Biggest American aluminum maker seeks waivers from US tariffs

International Trade

Bloomberg | Top Story | August 07, 2018

Biggest American aluminum maker seeks waivers from US tariffs

Alcoa Corp., the American aluminum maker that supplies metal used in everything from Coca-Cola cans to Boeing Co.’s 747 jetliner, is seeking relief from U.S. tariffs meant to help it.

In this trade war, Starbucks just put its money on China

Bloomberg | August 06, 2018 | International Trade

Saudi slap at Canada shows Crown Prince’s assertiveness

Bloomberg | August 06, 2018 | International Trade

Crude Advances After Saudi Restraint Sparks Renewed Supply Fears

Bloomberg | August 06, 2018 | Energy | International Trade

Saudis’ Slap at Canada Shows Crown Prince’s Assertiveness Abroad

Bloomberg | August 06, 2018 | Energy | International Trade

Significant expansive changes to CFIUS and export controls approved by Congress

AJOT | August 06, 2018 | International Trade

Chicago industrial market sees strong demand for more supply

AJOT | August 06, 2018 | International Trade

Theresa May Still Thinks Brexit Deal With EU Likelier Than Not

International Trade

Bloomberg | Top Story | August 06, 2018

Theresa May Still Thinks Brexit Deal With EU Likelier Than Not

Theresa May still believes that a Brexit deal with the European Union is likelier than not, according to her spokesman, despite her Trade Secretary Liam Fox saying the opposite over the weekend.