What you need to know about the economy before Thursday’s showdown between President Biden and Donald J. Trump.
Category: Customs (Tariff)
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Germany Hopes to Head Off a Trade War With China
As the European Union moves to impose tariffs on Chinese cars, Germany, with an auto industry deeply enmeshed with China, is stuck in the middle.
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Facing E.V. Tariffs, China Threatens Pork Imports From Europe
Acting quickly after the European Union imposed extra tariffs of up to 38 percent on China’s electric cars, Beijing opened a trade case on Europe’s pork.
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What to Know About Europe’s Extra Tariffs on Chinese Electric Cars
The tariffs have been expected for months, but many European automakers warned they will drive up prices for consumers and set off a trade war with China.
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E.U. Hits Electric Vehicles From China With Higher Tariffs
Leaders in Brussels are trying to curb China’s dominance in the industry, but European automakers fear the taxes will drive up prices and lead to a trade war.
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U.S. Adds Tariffs to Shield Struggling Solar Industry
American solar manufacturers are pushing for further protections for their new factories against cheaply priced imports from China.
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How China Pulled So Far Ahead on Industrial Policy
The United States and Europe are trying to catch up to a rival skilled in using all the levers of government and banking to dominate global manufacturing.
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U.S. Seeks to Join Forces With Europe to Combat Excess Chinese Goods
Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen warned that China’s industrial strategy posed a global threat the requires a united response.
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How Companies Dodge Tariffs
Protectionist trade policies are popular on both the left and right. But some economists say they’re likely to backfire.