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 ›
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce warns against imposition of unilateral tariffs
The President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has warned that while the Trump Administration was right on it’s focus on China’s industrial policies and unfair trade practices which unfairly impacts the U.S. economy, the current tariffs approach will do… Read More ›
U.S. Administration aiming to slash China trade surplus by $100 billion
It is to be seen how the Trump Administration will go about achieving its goal of balancing trade between the two economies. Although a spokeswoman clarified on Trump’s tweet to even out this trade surplus, a lot more clarity will… Read More ›
A brief outlook on the impact of the U.S. tax code on Apple Inc
Analysts opine, the revised repatriation rules are likely to be the pivot in Apple’s cash strategy. With the U.S. Congress passing the Republican-led tax overhaul bill, one of Apple’s long standing goal of repatriating $252.3 billion in foreign cash without… Read More ›
EU, US, Japan join forces to expose China’s economic designs on global trading practices
The alliance will have to streamline their efforts and work more closely since any unilateral action by any member could undermine their core strategic group effort. As per a source close to the discussions at hand, the European Union, the… Read More ›
Broadcom intends to make significant changes in Qualcomm’s patent licensing system
Qualcomm’s patent licensing system is the root cause of much dispute. By targeting changes in it, Broadcom can win over antitrust regulators and Apple. In a development pregnant with possibilities, a source familiar with the matter at hand has stated,… Read More ›
The finer points of the Bombardier Airbus deal
Ever wondered why suddenly the Canadian government selected Airbus when it was actively courting greater economic ties with China following Trump’s threat of tearing apart and renegotiating NAFTA agreement? This makes an interesting read. According to five sources familiar with… Read More ›
Compliance on Intellectual Property remains a sticky issue with China
Theft of intellectual property has been a touchy issue with Beijing: with allegations that it forces companies to hand over intellectual property as a price of doing business in the country to outright theft of software and ideas from U.S…. Read More ›
Probes by the European Union and the U.S. push China to crackdown on violators of intellectual property
China has sought so portray its crackdown on violators of U.S. & European intellectual property as its independent decision. China’s markets are famous for cheap knock offs of well-known European and U.S. brands for a tenth of their asking price…. Read More ›
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross prepares the ground for U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to China this November
With the Trump Administration’s focus on rebalancing trade ties, China is likely to face greater pressure on opening up its economy and reviewing its trade practices. During his recent visit to China, U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has made it… Read More ›