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Posted June 12, 2018
IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said the risks to the global economy are rising as major industrial nations sharpen threats of a trade war and U.S. actions undermine business confidence. Continue Reading
Posted June 11, 2018
Now claiming that his Section 232 metals tariffs were imposed in response to Canada’s “tremendous tariffs” on certain dairy imports, Trump is calling for the scrapping of all barriers to U.S. ag exports. Continue Reading
Posted June 08, 2018
Much of the focus of Trump’s broader trade agenda is to reduce America’s deficits with various countries, but most economists contend this obsession is woefully misguided and destined to end badly. Continue Reading
Posted June 08, 2018
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The group representing Japanese auto manufacturers says it’s “gravely concerned” about the possibility of Section 232 tariffs, warning they would have a negative impact on American consumers. Continue Reading
Posted June 08, 2018
The industry-wide slide following China’s decision to put a temporary hold on new large-scale solar farms shows how protectionist safeguards can backfire when overpowered by global market forces. Continue Reading
Posted January 27, 2017
Quickly striking a bilateral trade deal with Japan is reportedly a priority for the Trump administration, despite experts suggesting that any such negotiations would be “very difficult and take a very long time.” Continue Reading
