The U.S. tariffs are aimed at forcing China to modify and suitably change its coercive trade policy of forcible transfers of U.S. intellectual property to its domestic companies and gain technological advantage. U.S. President Donald Trump has directed official to… Read More ›
Geopolitics
USDA looking for ways to shield farmers from U.S. – China trade conflict
Although the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a range of options under which U.S. farmers could be protected, it is evaluating its options and gauging the market’s reaction. As per an official from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA),… Read More ›
Risks And Opportunities For South American Countries Posed By U.S.-China Trade Rivalry
Economies in Latin America have been left analyzing the risks and opportunities that could come their way because of the rising trade tensions between the United States and China. The two countries moved a step closer towards full blown trade… Read More ›
China raises anti-dumping tariffs on diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol
A range of U.S and European companies, are likely to be affected by this measure, including DowDuPont, Equistar, BASF, Eastman, Sasol and Ineos. On Wednesday, China’s Ministry of Commerce said, Beijing will raise anti-dumping tariffs on diethylene glycol and ethylene… Read More ›
Russia Being Denied From Hosting World Cup By West: Russian Official
Attempts are being made by the U.S. and the U.K to prevent Russia from hosting the Football World Coup this summer, alleged Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. Their “main aim” was to “take the World Cup out of Russia”… Read More ›
Beijing imposes additional tariffs on U.S. exports
Beijing move will impact $3 billion U.S. exports to China. China’s finance ministry stated, Beijing has imposed additional tariffs of up to 25% on 128 U.S. products including including certain nuts, wine and frozen pork, in response to U.S. duties… Read More ›
Chinese steel industry to cooperate with EU probe on imported steel
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 ›
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 ›
Once “Horrible” U.S.- South Korea Trade Deal Rejigged And Agreed To By Both
The differences in trade between the United States and South Korea have been settled through a agreement on trade. A new version of the trade agreement that had existed between the countries over the last six years was developed and… Read More ›
Stocks markets across the world bounce back on easing trade war fears
News of U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin planning a visit to China had eased fears of a trade war between the two giant economies. With the United States and China set to negotiate on trade, fears of trade wars between two… Read More ›