Posted May 02, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Following the latest round of “productive” negotiations in Beijing, the two sides are reportedly nearing a trade deal that would roll back a portion of the $250 billion in U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods. Continue Reading
Posted April 12, 2019
While Trump threatens measures against Mexico that will “supersede” the yet-to-be-ratified USMCA, administration officials have been mounting a widespread push to get the deal through Congress. Continue Reading
Posted February 14, 2019
Trade negotiators are meeting in Beijing for two days of talks this week that Trump says will help decide whether he escalates the dispute by going ahead with his threatened tariff hike on March 2. Continue Reading
Posted January 18, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Trump administration officials are reportedly considering measures to roll back tariffs on Chinese products in order to calm financial markets, an account sharply disputed by the Treasury Department. Continue Reading
Posted December 19, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
The U.S. current-account deficit, a measure of the nation’s trade and financial flows with other countries, widened to a 10-year high $125 billion in the third quarter, as exports fell and imports continued to rise. Continue Reading
Posted December 04, 2018
Under Economic Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
The financially struggling USPS should raise prices for shipping e-commerce packages, according to a newly released report from a special Treasury Department task force created at Trump’s behest. Continue Reading
