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International trade
A perfect storm sends shipping rates surging
Jul 19, 2024
Storms, both real and predicted, along with war, drought and retailers planning ahead have raised the cost of sending goods around the world.
WTO cuts its forecast for 2023's global trade growth in half
Oct 6, 2023
The World Trade Organization predicted trade would grow by 1.7% in 2023. It's been revised to 0.8% due in part to stubborn inflation.
Warmer U.S.-China trade relations could help U.S. exporters
by
Justin Ho
Aug 29, 2023
The U.S. has been restricting certain American exports to China, citing national security concerns. But other U.S. exporters could benefit from improved trade relations.
"Made in America" policy can actually hurt the U.S., economist says
Apr 17, 2023
Adam Posen agrees with the goals of boosting green energy and keeping China at bay. But he says protectionism won't achieve them.
Germany warned about the danger of becoming economically dependent on China
Dec 1, 2022
After its over-reliance on the Kremlin for its energy, is Germany making the same mistake with Beijing?
It costs how much to ship that? How one commission is tackling inflation at the ports
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Sep 20, 2022
A new law has given the Federal Maritime Commission the teeth it needs to tackle high shipping fees and congestion at the ports.
A quarter-century after the handover, is Hong Kong still attractive as a business hub?
by
Jennifer Pak
Jun 29, 2022
Crackdowns by Beijing and severe COVID restrictions have undermined its status. Friday marks the anniversary of the transfer of control.
For public good, not for profit.
Cutting the Taliban off from global trade could be a tall order
Aug 17, 2021
The U.S. has already frozen Afghan assets in this country.
EU carbon tariff plan sparks controversy
Jul 19, 2021
The European Union proposes to impose tariffs on certain imports from countries deemed not to be seriously tackling climate change.
Britain looks to U.S., China to bolster financial services after Brexit
Jul 1, 2021
After a wait-and-see period caused by Brexit, London is ready to forge a new global path in attracting business partners.