Exports
UN reports increasing violations of Iran nuclear deal
Iran maintains its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.
China’s Xi on investment drive in EU member Greece
China’s state-owned shipping giant Cosco controls Greece’s largest port of Piraeus, near Athens.
Bank of England keeps rates on hold ahead of UK election
The central bank appears to be waiting for more clarity over Britain’s departure from the European Union.
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Pork, beef exports to China to resume after five-month suspension
China still bans the import of Canadian canola seed, alleging contamination; that dispute has gone to the WTO.
China appeals to Washington for quick end to trade war
Trump delayed a tariff due to take effect Tuesday on US$250 billion of Chinese goods but another increase on $160 billion of imports still is scheduled for Dec. 15.
Europe’s specialty food makers brace for US tariffs
Tariffs on US$7.5 billion on a range of European goods were approved by the World Trade Organization as compensation for illegal EU subsidies to Airbus.
UK labour market weakening amid Brexit uncertainty
The number of people in work dropped by 56,000 in the three months to August from the previous three-month period.
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Making it here and taking it global, despite trade uncertainty
Understand the risks and mitigate them through diversification.
Fans of NBA could feel impact of China trade wars
Starting Sept. 1, the U.S. government began collecting 15% on US$112 billion in Chinese imports, on a wide array of merchandise including basketball jerseys, basketball shoes, basketballs and even hoops.
Japanese officials cautious on prospects for US trade deal
A long-sought trade agreement with Japan was scrapped when Trump withdrew the U.S. from a pan-Pacific trade agreement shortly after taking office in 2017.
US factory production rose at healthy pace in August
Despite the improvement, manufacturers will likely continue to struggle.
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The DIY foreign policy president: Bolton ouster confirms it
Warhawk John Bolton has been turfed out as Trump’s national security adviser, leaving the US president to handle some very difficult situations largely alone.
Statistics Canada reports $1.1B trade surplus for July
Imports rose 1.2% to $50.9 billion with gains in six of 11 sectors.
Canada posts strong quarterly growth, but trade risks loom
Analysts say trade-driven boost was likely a temporary factor, particularly with weakening global economic conditions.
Huawei expects no relief from US sanctions but is confident
Ren Zhengfei doesn’t want it, company is developing its own technology.
