Realigning of supply chain outside of China is important for companies looking to escape the U.S.-China trade war. In a significant development Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics assembler, disclosed it has enough producing capacity outside of China to meet… Read More ›
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Trade war with China and Mexico likely to escalate: Goldman Sachs
Things are likely to escalate before they cool down. In a note, economists at Goldman Sachs stated, they see a 60% chance that the United States would slap further tariffs on the final $300 billion of Chinese imports. This is… Read More ›
U.S. faring well in U.S.-China trade talks: Trump
Enforceability is going to be critical to any potential future trade deal. U.S. President Donald Trump disclosed, the United States was doing well in trade talks with China and that Beijing wants to make a deal with Washington. “China would… Read More ›
Canada takes steps to ratify USMCA ahead of U.S. VP Mike Pence’s visit
For the USMCA, which will replace NAFTA, to become law, it has to be ratified by lawmakers from the U.S., Canada and Mexico by the end of this summer. In a significant development, Canada took the first step toward ratifying… Read More ›
Countries who artificially undervalue currency could see hike in U.S. tariffs
Chinese exports to the United States could face additional hike in tariffs from this proposed new rule by the U.S. Commerce Department. In a significant development the U.S. Commerce Department stated it proposes to impose anti-subsidy duties on products from… Read More ›
Trump escalates trade war
A trade war is far better than a weak non-enforceable agreement given China’s history of reneging on its commitments. In order to be more effective, Trump will have to make manufacturing in China more expensive. That should perk up the… Read More ›
Trump likely to further hike U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods this week
The move signals U.S. resolve and intent that it means business. Systemic concerns it has put across to China have to be addressed and resolved. Dilly dallying delaying tactics will not be entertained. In a development that underscores the United… Read More ›
Trade deals only for those who are signatory to Paris climate accord: Nathalie Loiseau
Nathalie Loiseau quit her job as European affairs minister and is running for the European Parliament. On Thursday, Nathalie Loiseau, the leader of French President Emmanuel Macron’s European election campaign, stated she opposes trade deals with countries who are not… Read More ›
U.S.-China trade deal possible during summit: WSJ
Trump has made it clear that unless he is satisfied with the terms of the trade deal, he will walk away from it. As per a report from the Wall Street Journal, high level negotiations between U.S. President Donald Trump… Read More ›
Tariffs on EU auto exports to the U.S. could result in EU reneging on its purchase commitments from the U.S.
The head of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, stated, he had a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump which ensures that Washington will not impose tariffs on EU car exports to the U.S. for the time being. In a clear… Read More ›