Soaring imports from China by the European Union is increasing trade deficit by more than a third compared to last year, said the EU statistics office. Imports from China to the EU have jumped by more than a fifth in… Read More ›
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COVID-19’s Delta variant slammed breaks on US third quarter growth
During the third quarter, it is likely that the U.S. economy grew at its slowest pace in more than a year with the Delta variant of COVID-19 acting as a drag against the economy. The US Commerce Department’s advance gross… Read More ›
Vietnam signs $2.8 billion LNG deal with AES Corp: U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
On Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated, AES Corp will sign a deal with PetroVietnam Gas to develop a $2.8 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal as well as a power plant in Vietnam. “Vietnam has given the… Read More ›
Vietnam imposes anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese aluminum products
Vietnam is also cracking down on Chinese export products that are mislabelled as “Made in Vietnam” in order to avoid U.S. tariffs on products made in China. Following an investigation which was launched in January 2019, which found that Chinese… Read More ›
U.S. aims to target Chinese goods $500 billion
U.S. efforts aimed at balancing its trade deficit with China, could significantly impact its strategic “Made in China 2025” policy. A reduction in Beijing’s global trade surplus is likely to have wide ranging cascading effects on its economy and its… Read More ›
China pressuring foreign card companies into JV
There is an emerging pattern in China’s approach as it engages in various fronts in the world stage. While officially it portrays itself as being professional, however its true colors become apparent as it seeks to impose its will that… Read More ›
In a strategic shift, U.S. South Korea trade talks gain momentum
As per the U.S. Census Bureau, the trade deficit between the two nations have dropped significantly in June 2017. In a positive development that is likely to pave way for future trade talks, South Korea disclosed it was open to… Read More ›
The Trump administration likely to protect semiconductor, ship building and aluminum industries citing national security concerns
The Trump administration is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that American business interests are protected from those trying to exploit loopholes and weaknesses in existing treaties. Wilbur Ross, the U.S. Commerce Secretary has told the Wall Street Journal that… Read More ›
The Chinese make good tourists
The economic cost of the Chinese splurge abroad is offset by the surplus generated by the country’s manufacturing and trading sector. China’s foreign exchange regulator has noted that the country’s trade deficit in the services sector has yawned to $21.0… Read More ›