International Trade

Crimsonlogic embarks on next growth phase

AJOT | August 08, 2018 | International Trade

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Ford calls rising steel, aluminum prices ‘significant headwind’

Bloomberg | August 08, 2018 | International Trade

Rising steel and aluminum prices, driven up by President Donald Trump’s tariffs on those commodities, are a substantial drag on Ford Motor Co.’s business, though a top executive said the company doesn’t plan to pass higher costs on to consumers.

Retailers say latest tariffs throw away benefits of tax reform

AJOT | August 08, 2018 | International Trade

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JPMorgan says Trump may sell dollars as weapon in US trade war

Bloomberg | 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.

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Average U.S. construction costs for solar and wind continued to fall in 2016

AJOT | 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

International Trade

Bloomberg | Top Story | August 08, 2018

China announces date to match $16 billion US tariffs

China confirmed that it will impose 25 percent tariffs on an additional $16 billion worth of imports from the U.S. from Aug. 23, matching an earlier move from Washington in another ratchet higher for the trade war between the two nations.

China car sales drop accelerates on slowing economy, trade war

Bloomberg | August 08, 2018 | International Trade

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NAFTA talks enter third week with focus on cars, sunset clause

Bloomberg | 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

Bloomberg | August 08, 2018 | International Trade

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China imports jump, exports robust as trade war yet to take toll

Bloomberg | 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

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.