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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 23, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
This year’s symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming comes at a time when Fed Chairman Powell is facing increasingly harsh criticism from the U.S. president over his intent to continue raising interest rates. Continue Reading
Posted August 17, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
China’s decision to send a trade delegation to Washington later this month could be the first signs of a breakthrough in what has been a rapidly escalating trade war between the two countries. Continue Reading
