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Posted December 13, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Ambassador Lu Shaye condemned the arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou as a “premeditated political action” orchestrated by Washington to “witch hunt” the telecom giant, as fears of a backlash mount. Continue Reading
Posted December 13, 2018
European Union and Japanese plans to form the world's largest free trade area cleared their final hurdle yesterday when EU lawmakers backed a partnership set to enter into force early next year. Continue Reading
Posted December 13, 2018
Having overcome a leadership challenge from her own party, May is now seeking concessions from EU leaders that would help sell her unpopular Brexit plan to a recalcitrant Parliament at home. Continue Reading
Posted December 13, 2018
Most economists in a recent WSJ survey view a US-China trade war as the biggest threat to the U.S. economy in 2019, with only four siding with Trump that the Fed’s interest rate policies pose the most risk. Continue Reading
Posted December 13, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Establishing trade agreements with African countries is among the top priorities of the Trump administration’s new plan for the continent that seeks to counter the “predatory” practices of rival powers. Continue Reading
Posted December 13, 2018
Production cuts agreed by OPEC and its allies are on track to balance global oil markets in the first half of 2019, but booming U.S. shale supplies and shaky fuel consumption could still foment a new glut. Continue Reading
