A trade war could hit California agriculture hard, study says
As President-elect Donald Trump vows to impose tariffs on imports from China, Mexico and Canada, economists are warning that a retaliatory trade war could cause…
EU and South America’s Mercosur bloc announce ‘win-win’ free trade deal | European Union News
The European Union and South America’s Mercosur trade bloc have struck an agreement on a long-anticipated free trade deal, European Commission President Ursula von der…
Trump taps ex-Border Patrol chief to head Customs and Border Protection
WASHINGTON — The picture of who will be in charge of executing President-elect Donald Trump’s hard-line immigration and border policies has come into sharper focus after…
Ducks trade for New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba
The Ducks acquired New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba in a trade for defenseman Urho Vaakanainen and a future fourth-round pick, a person with knowledge…
Von der Leyen clinches EU-Mercosur trade deal, in face of French opposition
The European Commission and Mercosur countries announced on Friday the conclusion of an agreement creating a free trade area covering 780 million people. However, the…
Newsom touts California efforts on fentanyl. Will it matter to Trump?
Each day, thousands of people drive or walk into the U.S. from Tijuana at Otay Mesa, a port of entry that is one of the…
What Trump’s nominations say about where economic policies might go
WASHINGTON — Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominations have raised hopes that his trade and other economic actions will not be wildly disruptive or bring…
Don’t blame Canada for the U.S. trade deficit
Breadcrumb Trail LinksFP CommentIt's not that big a deal. Plus we account for only seven per cent of it — five per cent if you…
How Citi Lost $17 Million on Biggest Aussie Block Trade in Years
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessCitigroup Inc. undercut rivals this week to win the biggest block trade in Australia in seven years, only to see the deal…
China’s $1.3 Billion Peru Gamble Redraws Global Trade
A new $1.3 billion deep-water megaport in Peru will likely become the latest battleground in a rumbling trade dispute between the US and China. The…
Biden tours Angola railway project to boost Africa-West trade links
President Biden visits Angola to promote a $550M US-backed railway project. Source link
China hits back against US chip crackdown | Trade War News
China has banned exports to the United States of the critical minerals gallium, germanium and antimony, which have widespread military applications, escalating trade tensions the…
Can Donald Trump enact tariffs without Congress? And can anyone stop him? | Trade War News
US President-elect Donald Trump – who during the campaign called tariff “the most beautiful word in the dictionary” – wasted little time after his election…
US unleashes another crackdown on China’s chip industry | Trade War News
The United States has launched its third crackdown in three years on China’s semiconductor industry, curbing exports to 140 companies, including chip equipment maker Naura…
Food and agriculture will not be on the table in any trade deal talks with US, says Business Secretary – The Sun
FOOD and agriculture will not be on the table in any trade deal talks with the US, the Business Secretary has said. Jonathan Reynolds was…
Trump threatens tariff on BRICS bloc of nations if they act against U.S. dollar
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday threatened 100% tariffs against a bloc of nine nations if they act to undermine the U.S.…
On second day of truce, Israel and Lebanon trade accusations of violations | Israel attacks Lebanon News
Israel and Lebanon have accused each other of breaching a ceasefire agreement as the Israeli military said it attacked a Hezbollah facility in southern Lebanon.…
Trump Names Hassett to Economic Post, Greer as Trade Chief
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessPresident-elect Donald Trump named Kevin Hassett to direct the National Economic Council and Jamieson Greer as the US Trade Representative, filling two…
Trump’s Trade Chief Advocates ‘Strategic Decoupling’ From China
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessPresident-elect Donald Trump’s pick for the top trade position sees China as a “generational challenge” to the US and has advocated for…
Trump names first administration veterans Greer, Hassett to economic posts | International Trade
US president-elect taps Jamieson Greer and Kevin Hassett as trade representative and top economic adviser, respectively.United States President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Jamieson Greer and…