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Posted September 20, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
The ongoing stalemate between the world’s two largest economies has analysts weighing the likelihood that without an end-game, the U.S. will be stuck in a costly trade fight for years to come. Continue Reading
Posted September 17, 2018
Beijing vows to reject new trade talks if Washington delivers on its threat to impose tariffs on more Chinese imports; and, meanwhile, is reportedly examining “measures to make American pain worse.” Continue Reading
Posted September 13, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
The Trump administration is giving Beijing another chance to stave off its threatened tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese exports, asking top officials for a fresh round of trade discussions later this month. Continue Reading
Posted August 27, 2018
Under Economic Issues, EU Customs Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Washington has been “pressing for very rapid results” in negotiations launched last month, as it tries to reach a bilateral trade deal with the EU ahead of next year’s parliamentary elections. Continue Reading
Posted August 22, 2018
While U.S. companies complain about Trump’s import levies at public hearings this week, conflicting initiatives over tariffs reflect a split within the administration over how best to deal with Beijing. Continue Reading
Posted July 09, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Uncategorized
U.S. financial leaders say their efforts guiding Chinese officials anxiously seeking to understand what’s driving the administration’s trade actions have so far been “frustrating and generated little success.” Continue Reading
