Trade War
A Closer Look at How Tariffs Will Actually Impact Apparel
The omission of apparel end products from the target list could mean the impact may be more moderate than…
These Investors Aren’t Spooked by Trade Wars
As tariff threats escalate and money flees from emerging markets, investors in countries lacking developed…
How the Trade War Impacts Cotton
Both the United States and China are exchanging tariffs on cotton, and the wider impact of the moves could…
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Economists Are All Over the Map on Trade War’s Duration, Scope
Uncertainty around what will happen next in the U.S.-China trade war isn't just keeping the world guessing…
How the Trade War Affects Investors
Investors are watching as the world's two largest economies dance around a trade war.
Beijing Urges US Firms in China to Lobby Washington Over Trade War
China is urging US companies to lobby their government to protect their interests, and said no talks to end…
China, US Hint at Chance for Talks After Trump’s Tariff Threat
Chinese and U.S. officials may resume trade talks after Trump ratcheted up the pressure by announcing a huge…
Trade War Already Threatens to Ruin Christmas for Retailers
Christmas is fast-approaching for US retailers, and the escalating trade war has many worried their goods…
IMF Says Trade Policy Could Damage Current Economic Bright Spots
IMF said the U.S. economy is in a period of accelerated growth, but there are significant concerns about the…
Trade War Causes Price Instability in Cotton and Down the Supply Chain
Chaotic trade policies and tight markets are resulting in global uncertainty for the cotton sector, said a…
If Your Goods are on the Tariff List, Prices Have Just Spiked
The U.S. officially imposed $34 billion worth of tariffs on Chinese goods, setting off a trade war that…
‘Escalating’ Risks Threaten Global Economic Growth
The global economy is experiencing steady growth heading into the second half, but "gathering storm clouds"…
Global Financial Markets Fall as Trump’s Trade War Escalates
President Trump's latest gambit in the trade wars sent shivers down the financial markets on Tuesday.
Trump Escalates China Trade War With A New $200 Billion Tariff Threat, Beijing Calls it “Blackmail”
President Trump has directed the USTR to consider $200 billion in additional tariffs on China in response to…
Retail Cargo Imports to Hit Record Numbers Amid Tariff Debate
Imports at major U.S. retail container ports are projected to set record volumes in coming months, even as a…