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Posted September 27, 2018
Long resistant to a bilateral free trade deal with the U.S., facing Trump’s threat to hit its auto exports with tariffs, Japan has finally agreed to enter into talks to promote trade between the two countries. Continue Reading
Posted September 04, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues
Trucking groups in the U.S. expressed cautious optimism about the tentative bilateral trade deal with Mexico but have yet to examine the new agreement in detail to assess its impact on the industry. Continue Reading
Posted August 31, 2018
Desperate to strike a deal, the concessions that Mexico made to appease Trump will result in lower productivity, higher prices for consumers and a less competitive automaking industry in the region. Continue Reading
Posted August 29, 2018
Many trade experts are dismissing Washington’s take-it-or-leave-it threat as political theatre, with some questioning whether Trump even has the authority to pursue a deal that excludes Canada. Continue Reading
Posted August 29, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues
Under Trump’s proposed bilateral deal, Mexican-made vehicles exceeding a 2.4 million cap would be subject to a punitive 25% tariff under the “national security” provisions of a Cold War-era trade law. Continue Reading
Posted August 27, 2018
Following weeks of intensive talks, the two sides say they have reached a bilateral deal focused mainly on rules governing auto trade, but leaves aside contentious issues pertaining to the trilateral NAFTA. Continue Reading
