Faced with two fronts, the China’s steel industry perhaps could be persuaded to adequately alter its production and trading policy. The imposition of EU tariffs on Chinese steel could complicate matters if not significantly alter the face of the industry…. Read More ›
Day: March 27, 2018
U.S. wants access to Chinese markets, stop theft of intellectual property
With China’s trade surplus with the United States at $375 billion, it clearly has much to lose. The Trump Administration has demanded that China cut this surplus by at least $100 billion. As per a source familiar with the discussions… Read More ›
Deutsche Bank looking to replace John Cryan, its CEO
Following a breakdown of communication between the Deutsche’s CEO and its chairman, Germany’s largest bank is looking ti replace its CEO. Their disagreement comes in the wake of China’s HNA becoming its largest shareholder. Wanting to improve its lagging performance… Read More ›
Akzo Nobel to sell its Specialty Chemicals business to Carlyle Group GIC for $12.6 billion
The deal may have been aimed at avoiding a takeover from its rival PPG Industries. On Tuesday, Akzo Nobel disclosed that it will be selling its Specialty Chemicals business to U.S. private equity firm Carlyle Group and Singapore’s GIC for… Read More ›