Posted May 02, 2019
Trump’s campaign team, rival Democratic candidates and progressive activists believe the former vice-president’s record of supporting free trade deals like NAFTA and TPP could be a major vulnerability. Continue Reading
Posted March 20, 2019
Coming amid conflicting reports about China-U.S. talks, Trump’s latest remarks about tariffs spooked markets and raised concerns among farm exporters vulnerable to China’s retaliatory tariffs. Continue Reading
Posted March 14, 2019
In a new radio interview, the former White House economic advisor charges that Commerce Secy. Wilbur Ross and NTC director Peter Navarro used dirty tactics to start a badly misdirected trade war with China. Continue Reading
Posted February 21, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Speaking as head of the trade group representing Japanese automakers, Toyota chief Akio Toyoda joined other industry groups warning the Trump administration against the harm its tariffs may cause. Continue Reading
Posted February 15, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
The Fed says that U.S. manufacturing fell slightly last month, largely owing to a near 9% plunge in the automotive sector, while another report saw the biggest month-to-month drop in retail sales since 2009. Continue Reading
Posted November 01, 2018
A National Association for Business Economics survey this month showed that 46% of goods-producing companies raised prices and 38% delayed investments in part because of the tariffs. Continue Reading
