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 ›
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No certainty that Italy will join China’s “Belt and Road” vanity project
The European Union and the United States have raised concerns on China’s “Belt and Road” venture. On Monday, Italy’s Junior Minister Michele Geraci stated, reports that Italy will join China’s giant “Belt and Road” initiative only after satisfying itself of… Read More ›
U.S.-China trade negotiations to focus on intellectual property
This is a crucial round of negotiations since it revolves around one of Washington’s core demands of China’s treatment of U.S. intellectual properties. Negotiations in the U.S.-China trade war is slated to shift to a higher gear this week with… Read More ›
The chaos in Washington casts its shadow on the economy
Washington’s particular style of functioning appears to be adding to investor concerns and markets across the globe. Partial shutdown of the government, trade wars, open confrontations have added barrels of fuel to the fire. On Tuesday, the greenback fell to… Read More ›
Volkswagen to pull out of Iran: Bloomberg
The development will further weaken foreign investment in Iran. Bloomberg has reported, citing a U.S. official familiar with the matter at hand saying, Volkswagen AG will put an end to the bulk of its operations in Iran. The Trump administration… Read More ›
Boeing awarded contract for 2 Air Force One jets for $3.9 billion
The Pentagon stated the two Boeing 747-8 aircrafts are to be delivered mission-ready by December 2024. As per a news brief by the Pentagon, Boeing Co has been awarded a contract worth $3.9 billion to build 2 747-8 aircrafts for… Read More ›
Washington to impose export control norms on China: White House
The United States will announce details of the export control mechanism later today and the final tariff list expected to be published by June 15. In a stern warning to China, the United States made it lucidly clear, it will… Read More ›
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 ›
Lobbyists, business groups and farmers urge Republican lawmakers to vote against higher import tariffs on steel and aluminum
Although the reasons why the U.S. Administration is pushing for higher import duties on steel and aluminum may be justified, it will have to time the imposition of tariffs since trade wars and higher import tariffs don’t gel well in… Read More ›