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Posted November 13, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
With midterm elections over, Trump is reportedly eager to hit foreign automakers with tariffs despite warnings from various quarters that the move could cost jobs, hike prices and increase trade tensions. Continue Reading
Posted November 07, 2018
In an interview with CNN, Trudeau dismissed a claim made by Trump that “without tariffs, we wouldn’t be talking about a deal,” insisting that Ottawa’s hand wasn’t forced by the U.S. president’s threats Continue Reading
Posted October 26, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues
With Beijing’s retaliatory tariffs of 40% on imported cars slashing U.S. auto exports by more than half this year, foreign carmakers with plants in America are now gauging whether to shift production to China. Continue Reading
Posted October 17, 2018
Under Economic Issues, EU Customs Issues, International Trade Issues, U.S. Customs Issues
Two top U.S. officials made clear this week that Trump was growing frustrated with Europe’s perceived foot-dragging over a promised trade deal, and was gearing up to roll out car tariffs put on ice in July. Continue Reading
Posted October 05, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
EU officials are hoping that quick progress on various regulatory issues can hold Trump’s threatened auto tariffs at bay, even though a deal reducing tariffs on industrial goods remains a long way off. Continue Reading
Posted October 02, 2018
Many of the tweaks made to NAFTA have nothing to do with free trade but instead enshrine a norm of “managed trade” – something that experts warn could lead to market-rigging mischief in future. Continue Reading
