The country’s exports surged and its trade surplus with the United States widened ahead of President Trump’s scheduled visit next week to Beijing.
Category: International Trade and World Market
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China’s Exports and Imports Set Records in April Amid High Energy Costs
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Trump’s Latest Tariff Setback Looms Over China Talks
The New York Times – Business:For the president, a major legal defeat could undercut his leverage as he prepares to head to Beijing next week for high-stakes trade negotiations.
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Trade Court Rules Trump’s 10% Global Tariff Is Illegal
The New York Times – Business:A panel of federal judges blocked President Trump from imposing the tariff on most imports.
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War and Energy Shortages Boost China’s Influence in Asia
The New York Times – Business:The war in Iran has left China’s neighbors appealing for help, handing Beijing the kind of sway it has long sought.
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U.S. Trade Deficit Grew in March
The New York Times – Business:Both exports and imports rose after the Supreme Court struck down many of the president’s highest levies in February.
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As Oil Prices Stay High, China Doubles Down on Wind Power
The New York Times – Business:An industrial policy of subsidies and import restrictions laid the foundations for China to become almost as dominant in wind turbines as in solar panels.
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Driving Electric in Costa Rica Is Surprisingly Doable
The New York Times – Business:The charging network is spotty, but it’s a small country.
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These Countries Embrace E.V.s to Avoid Oil Price Shocks
The New York Times – Business:People in Costa Rica and other Latin American, Asian and African countries are increasingly buying electric vehicles to avoid spiking fuel prices.
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Trump Administration Pushes Forward With Tariffs Based on Forced Labor Laws
The New York Times – Business:Nonprofit groups have applauded an investigation on trade in goods made with forced labor but say that the Trump administration should go further to enforce its own laws
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Trump’s Tariff Reversal Reopens a Major Market for Scotch Whisky
The New York Times – Business:A 10 percent tax on American imports was hurting British sales, even though exporters had increased sales in India, China and other countries.
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Ford Reports Higher Profit Thanks Partly to Tariff Refund
The New York Times – Business:Ford Motor said it expected the federal government to refund $1.3 billion the company paid in tariffs that were later struck down by the Supreme Court.