China, one of the biggest importers of U.S. agricultural products, has imposed punitive tariffs on U.S. agricultural produce which has resulted in the cancellation of several orders. Three industry groups in the U.S, who represent U.S. grain growers and ethanol… Read More ›
Geopolitics
Scottish government to demand a 2nd independence referendum
The Courier Newspaper in Dundee has reported that British Prime Minister Theresa May is secretly working on a strategy to deal with Scotland’s demand for a second independence referendum. In a significant development for the UK, the Scottish government has… Read More ›
Japan likely to announce U.S. investment plan during Shinzo Abe’s U.S. visit
The $7 billion investment plan by Sharp Corp is aimed at smoothening U.S.-Japan ties. A source with knowledge of the matter has revealed that Sharp Corp is likely to build a $7 billion plant during the first half of this… Read More ›
China comes of age on the world stage with its Silk Road program
With Donald Trump playing the home card, and with a disgruntled Britain opting out of the European Union, China seeks to capitalize on the billions it has sunk in on its much vaunted Silk Road program by presenting it as… Read More ›
9 million U.S. jobs rely on exports to Canada
Thomas Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, told business delegates in Ottawa, without criticizing Trump, that significant changes to NAFTA will affect the connected economies of the United States, Canada and Mexico. The head of an… Read More ›
Next on Trump’s Travel Ban Could be This Country
Political risk consultancy Eurasia has that warned there were risks of being on the list of the Muslim-majority nations on President Donald Trump’s travel ban were being faced by Pakistan and the country therefore must do more to combat homegrown terrorism or risk… Read More ›
Samsung considering building a home appliances manufacturing plant in the U.S.
Although the Trump Administration has not specifically targeted any South Korean company, many have preemptively announced potential investment plans to ward-off criticism. Potential investments plans could however sour stemming from risks from the Trump administration’s trade policies. According to a… Read More ›
Theresa May clears first legislative hurdle with her Brexit plans intact
With a clear majority, this first step was expected to be smooth sailing. In the next, she will have to move more deftly so as to not expose her Brexit strategy before negotiations begin. In a significant first step that… Read More ›
Trump’s protectionism is an opportunity for Germany
In an increasingly connected world closing borders and trade routes is essentially self-defeating. German officials have suggested to their government that this is a classic watershed moment to invest in deepening the country’s trade ties with Asia and South America…. Read More ›
May’s Brexit timeline expected to be largely on schedule
Theresa May’s majority in parliament could see her plans sail through without being materially affected. The British Prime Minister Theresa May’s plan on sticking to her scheduled withdrawal from the European Union is likely to survive intense parliamentary scrutiny, starting… Read More ›