Posted March 05, 2019
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang warned that China faces “a tough struggle” as he laid out plans today to boost the country’s slumping economy with nearly $300 billion worth of cuts in taxes and other fees. Continue Reading
Posted March 05, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Visiting Iowa this week to rally support for Trump’s trade policies, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo argued that a long-term payoff will be worth the short-term pain farmers are currently enduring. Continue Reading
Posted March 04, 2019
Reports suggest the two sides are closing in on a trade deal that would see China lower tariffs on US-made goods including agricultural products, chemicals and cars in exchange for sanctions relief. Continue Reading
Posted March 04, 2019
Under Economic Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Speaking at a political conference this weekend, Trump renewed his criticism of the Fed’s monetary policy, complaining that it was promoting a strong U.S. dollar to the detriment of American exporters. Continue Reading
Posted March 01, 2019
The U.S. trade gap with the rest of the world jumped to near $80 billion at the end of 2018 amid a surge in imports and a $4B drop in exports, despite Trump's moves to curb the shortfall through tariffs. Continue Reading
Posted February 27, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies, U.S. Customs Issues
The White House is reportedly eager to reach an agreement that would see its controversial metals tariffs lifted, but USTR Lighthizer says it also wants to maintain “integrity” of the current trade restrictions. Continue Reading
