The issue is likely to be among the top priorities of U.S. Under Secretary of Agriculture Ted McKinney, who is scheduled to visit Beijing later this week to hold trade talks with his counterpart. According to three sources briefed on… Read More ›
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EU aims to end trade dispute with U.S.
The U.S. tariffs, that are currently exempted, on EU’s exports of aluminum and steel to the U.S., are set to end on June 1. On Monday, Peter Altmaier, Germany’s Economy Minister disclosed Germany aims to end a trade dispute between… Read More ›
MNCs poring over new U.S. tax code find loopholes to minimize their tax profile
While the new tax code was meant to simplify tax compliance, it has introduced more complications and ambiguity, all of which can be exploited. The tax-dodging strategies discussed here with comments from tax experts and lawyers are indicative of how… Read More ›
Customs data shed light on Chinese imports of U.S. products in April 2018
China’s anti-dumping duties on U.S. products appear to be an attempt at misdirection. Data from the U.S. General Administration of Customs lifts the fog of perception and diplomatic posturing. Data from the General Administration of Customs have revealed that China’s… Read More ›
Trump proposes heavy fine and management change at ZTE rather than impose sanctions on it
With U.S. lawmakers crystallizing their stance on ZTE, which they describe as a “serial and pre-meditated violators” of U.S. law, and given the national security implications surrounding the case, it would be interesting to see the results of the U.S…. Read More ›
The U.S. and China nearing deal to lift U.S. ban on ZTE Corp
The potential deal underscores the strategic importance tech know-how and market influence are to Beijing while Washington focuses on trade and slashing its trade deficit with China. As per two sources briefed on the talks between the United States… Read More ›
$10.8 billion for Santos Ltd is ‘best and final’ offer: Harbour Energy
Habour Energy made it lucidly clear that it will no longer raise its bidding price prior to entering a Scheme Implementation Deed. On Monday, US private equity giant Harbour Energy stated its takeover proposal of $10.8 billion for Australia’s Santos… Read More ›
U.S. Supreme Court legalizes sports bettings
The market for legal sports betting could range between $1.2 billion and $57.6 billion of total wagers, with proceeds for gaming operators between $62 million and $2.9 billion. With the U.S. Supreme Court paving the way for U.S. states to… Read More ›
Toshiba’s net profit expected to zoom on planned sale of its NAND memory business
Toshiba’s sale of its memory business hinges on getting regulatory approval from Chinese authorities by May 31, 2018. Toshiba Corp stated, it expects a 33% rise in net income thanks to proceeds from its planned $18 billion sale of… 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 ›