Posted June 19, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, U.S. Customs Issues
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer appearing before the House Ways and Means Committee today for a second round of lawmaker questions on the administration’s tariff strategy with China, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement and other hot trade topics. Continue Reading
Posted March 04, 2019
Under Economic Issues, EU Customs Issues, International Trade Issues
European Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström and a negotiating team are headed to Washington for three days of meetings this week to continue trade discussions in preparation for formal talks. Continue Reading
Posted January 30, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Government payments to U.S. farmers are forecast to hit their highest level since 2006 owing to the billions in compensation being provided to offset the effects of various trade dispute countermeasures. Continue Reading
Posted September 13, 2018
U.S. businesses are voicing concern over mounting global trade tensions, as Trump’s tariffs force companies to grapple with rising input costs, according to a Federal Reserve report released yesterday. Continue Reading
Posted August 17, 2018
A strong U.S. dollar is bad news for economies with large trade deficits, budget problems, or enormous foreign borrowings, warns a veteran investor who says a global slowdown can’t be ruled out. Continue Reading
Posted June 12, 2018
Under Economic Issues, EU Customs Issues, International Trade Issues
As it forges ahead with retaliatory countermeasures against Trump’s metals tariffs, German Chancellor Angela Merkel vowed the EU would not “allow ourselves to be taken advantage of again and again.” Continue Reading
