Being Nestle third joint venture, this new factory has the potential to double Nestle current turnover of $135 million in the near term. In a significant development, Nestle laid the foundation stone for a $55 million coffee and biscuits factory… Read More ›
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Mexico preparing contingency plans if Trump exits NAFTA
The IMF has suggested that Mexico should go ahead with structural economic reforms, including diversifying its economy. Currently 80% of Mexican exports are shipped to the U.S. A Macro-economic response that reassures investors appear to be Mexico’s best bet out… Read More ›
U.S. Crude oil export boom will test limits of its infrastructure
To tap the booming U.S. crude oil export potential, many port operators are expanding facilities. With U.S. President Donald Trump making sustained efforts at boosting export levels of the country, tankers carrying record levels of crude oil are leaving ports… Read More ›
North Korea’s exports of iron ore, lead and coal fall to their historic lows
While China had earlier continued to export gasoline and diesel to Pyongyang it has stopped doing so over concerns that North Korea will be unable to pay for the goods. Although export levels have dropped significantly, they are yet to… Read More ›
Chinese exports of aluminum foil feel the pinch following U.S. trade action
China has countered the U.S. trade move by saying they are not in synch with existing WTO rules. On Thursday, Gao Feng, the spokesperson from China Ministry of Commerce, stated that the trade rules created by the European Union against… Read More ›
Weakening pound boost British exports
Here is a brief summary of the central bank’s assessment of the British economy. On Wednesday, the Bank of England reported that although British consumers are coming under increasing pressure from rising inflation, the weakening sterling was boosting export volumes… Read More ›
There are advantages to remaining within the European customs union
The life of Britain’s successful auto industry hangs in the balance. On Tuesday, Britain’s car industry set out its list of Brexit demands to British Prime Minister Theresa May’s government, warning that a return to WTO rules could permanently damage… Read More ›
UK manufacturing activity at a new high
The depreciation of the pound is a double edged sword: while exports have become more lucrative, imports have become more expensive as well. As per the results of a survey, the depreciating value of the pound as well as the… Read More ›
Eurozone’s PMI points to strong economic growth across the region
IHS Markit’s final composite Purchasing Managers’ Index has risen to a new historic high. The results of a survey have disclosed that business in the Eurozone has grown in its fastest pace in almost 6 years with job creation being… Read More ›
20% import tax likely to ruin the retail industry in the U.S.
In a cunning move, Trump’s proposal has exempted revenues generated from exports while proposing to impose a 20% tax in imports. This essentially pits exporters against importers and unless this entire line of reasoning is revisited, in the long run… Read More ›