International Trade
JPMorgan says Trump may sell dollars as weapon in US trade war
| August 08, 2018 | International Trade
With the U.S. waging a trade war on several fronts, economists are starting to take seriously the idea that President Donald Trump could act on his preference for a weak dollar.
Average U.S. construction costs for solar and wind continued to fall in 2016
| August 08, 2018 | Energy | Alternative | International Trade
Based on 2016 EIA data for newly constructed utility-scale electric generators (those with a capacity greater than one megawatt) in the United States, annual capacity-weighted average construction costs for solar photovoltaic systems and onshore wind turbines declined, while construction costs for natural gas generators increased slightly.
China announces date to match $16 billion US tariffs
China car sales drop accelerates on slowing economy, trade war
| August 08, 2018 | International Trade
NAFTA talks enter third week with focus on cars, sunset clause
| August 08, 2018 | International Trade
As Nafta negotiators from the U.S. and Mexico meet for a third straight week in a push to complete a deal on cars, they’re also preparing for a showdown over a clause sought by the Trump administration that could end the agreement altogether.
India’s economy is elephant that’s starting to run, IMF says
| August 08, 2018 | International Trade
China imports jump, exports robust as trade war yet to take toll
| August 08, 2018 | International Trade
China’s exports grew faster than expected, while imports surged, showing both domestic and international demand continue to shrug off the uncertainty of the trade conflict with the U.S.
US readies to slap duties on $16 billion of Chinese goods
| August 08, 2018 | International Trade
Despite tariffs, US soy is still headed to China. Here’s why
| August 07, 2018 | International Trade
Chrysler’s new CEO has dinner date with Trump with trade on menu
| August 07, 2018 | International Trade
Tariffs prompt US manufacturers to review plans: Fed survey
| August 07, 2018 | International Trade
Freightos Baltic Indexes update W31 2018
| 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
| August 07, 2018 | International Trade
India’s future energy use depends on its rate of economic growth
| 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.
Daimler shelves Iran expansion plan on US trade sanctions
| 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
Trump tariff threats have done little to shrink German surplus
| 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.
Mnuchin’s right-hand-man Miller Is unknown trade war soldier
| 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
In this trade war, Starbucks just put its money on China
| August 06, 2018 | International Trade
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