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China opens trade fair to rebrand itself as an importer
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Jennifer Pak
Nov 5, 2018
The world's top exporter aims to trim its trade surplus, but the U.S. and companies want faster liberalization.
Whirlpool feels the benefit, and burden, of Trump administration tariffs
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Adrian Ma
Apr 20, 2018
Critics of President Donald Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs say the policies hurt U.S. manufacturers that use a lot of those materials. And one industry likely to feel the pinch of higher production costs: home appliance manufacturers. Still, at least one major domestic appliance company, Whirlpool Corp., may come out ahead, thanks to another protective […]
Retailers launch TV campaign to battle proposed tax on imported goods
Mar 2, 2017
Best Buy released earnings this week, at a time when retailers are concerned about the imposition of a border adjustment tax. The National Retail Federation has launched a media campaign hoping to win consumers over by pointing out how costs of everyday purchases will go up. The TV ad is airing on “Fox and Friends” […]
That shirt you’re wearing? It’s a global product
Jan 31, 2017
What will Trump's trade plans mean for the clothing industry?
Retailers are wary of a GOP plan that could increase taxes on imported goods
Nov 28, 2016
The plan is getting pushback from lobbyists for retailers who sell cheap items from abroad.
U.S. oil imports are down, narrowing the trade deficit
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Eve Troeh
Feb 8, 2013
The transportation system for fuel in the U.S. is inadequate, though, so some oil always has to be imported to where it's needed.