In an unusual combative move, here is what German Chancellor Angela Merkel said after the G7 summit in Canada. German Chancellor Angela Merkel voiced regret vis-a-vis U.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to withdraw support for a G7 communique. On… Read More ›
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New tariffs on cars and trucks will negatively impact U.S. consumers: Japan’s automakers association
In a cautionary move, Japan has warned the U.S. that any imposition of new tariffs will negatively impact U.S. consumers and its auto industry. On Friday, Japan’s automakers association (JAMA) came down heavily on U.S. overtures to explore the possibility… Read More ›
U.S. steel tariff to have little impact: Salzgitter
Salzgitter is the second largest steel producer in the EU. On Friday, Germany’s second-largest steelmaker, Salzgitter said, it expects U.S. steel tariffs to have limited impacts on its business. “Our direct exposure is small,” said Salzgitter’s spokesman while declining to… Read More ›
Japan calls on joint efforts with U.S.to block Chinese market-distorting investment practices
The requests came on the sidelines of the G7 finance ministers meeting in Canada. As per a senior official from Japan’s ministry of finance, Tokyo has called on the United States to join its efforts in stopping Beijing from making… Read More ›
South Korea drags U.S. to WTO for unfair import restrictions
South Korea drags U.S. to WTO for imposing steep tariffs on its exports of washing machines and solar panels. On Monday, South Korea dragged the United States to the World Trade Organization (WTO) saying the imposition of hefty tariffs by… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
French President Emmanuel Macron warns China against escalation in international trade wars
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to announce additional tariffs on China following an investigation into its trade policy and violation of U.S. intellectual property rights. On Thursday, the office of French President Emmanuel Macron told his Chinese counterpart Xi… Read More ›
Donald Trump aims to target Chinese IT, consumer electronics and telecom goods in latest push to balance bilateral trade
While the U.S. Administration’s effort to reign in China’s aggressive trade policy which aims to subplant foreign technologies with domestic ones, it will have to streamline its apprach since its imposition of metal tariffs have largely undermined support from Europe…. Read More ›
Businesses will be able to avail of lower import tariffs
Peter Navarro, director of the White House National Trade Council, has clarified that the Trump Administration’s imposition of stiff trade tariffs will include exceptions for businesses for lower import tariffs on aluminum and steel. A top trade adviser to U.S…. Read More ›