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Posted June 22, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
With Trump’s belligerence making it impossible for other leaders to back down, analysts worry there may be no way out of an all-out trade war between the U.S. and its most vital trading partners. Continue Reading
Posted June 22, 2018
Under Economic Issues, EU Customs Issues, International Trade Issues
The European Commission’s top trade official Jean-Luc Demarty warns that Trump’s tariffs could be “catastrophic” and says Washington shouldn’t be attacking Europe for a problem “caused by China.” Continue Reading
Posted June 22, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the central bank is beginning to hear about more business decisions being negatively affected by trade fears, a claim disputed by Commerce Secy. Wilbur Ross. Continue Reading
Posted June 22, 2018
Since killing the Trans-Pacific Partnership immediately upon taking office, overseas trade access for America’s pork producers has suffered a series of setbacks under the Trump administration. Continue Reading
Posted June 22, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues
TT Club and McKinsey consultants recently collaborated on a new report summarizing the views of industry leaders on what the future holds for container shipping business over the next 25 years. Continue Reading
Posted June 22, 2018
Under Logistics & Supply Chain Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Frustrated by the current patchwork of legislation covering the provision of sick leave, several airlines and railroads claim they should be exempt, and have called instead for uniform, nationwide standards. Continue Reading
