Category: International Trade and World Market

Xi Jinping Didn’t Bring a CEO Entourage. What That Says About China-US Relations.

The New York Times – Business:
American chief executives turned out in force to see Xi Jinping, while their Chinese counterparts were absent, a sign of how drastically business ties have changed.
Why a U.S. Diesel Export Ban May Not Lower Prices

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump has said he is considering restricting overseas sales of the fuel to bring down domestic prices, but experts say the policy will have many unintended effects.
Tech Titans Will Mingle With Trump and Xi at State Dinner

The New York Times – Business:
Prominent executives are expected to attend a dinner at the White House Thursday night, as the countries wrangle over tariffs, trade and potential A.I. regulation.
Trump Struggles to Find Leverage With Xi Over Chinese Exports

The New York Times – Business:
The Trump administration, like its predecessors, has struggled to deal with China’s excess industrial capacity.
Canada Goose Is Ensnared in Trump’s Tariff War With Canada

The New York Times – Business:
The United States is a key market for brands that manufacture jackets and parkas in Canada, such as Canada Goose and Moose Knuckles.
In a Race With China, German Robots Are Outnumbered 14 to 1

The New York Times – Business:
A decade after the sale of Germany’s Kuka, Europe is seeking to shift into a higher gear to unlock the potential in robotics and artificial intelligence.
Trump Says He Supports Banning Diesel Exports to Bring Down Prices

The New York Times – Business:
Diesel prices have been setting records because of the war in Iran, but the oil industry say banning U.S. exports would not make the fuel cheaper.
China’s Continued Control of Rare Earths Looms Over Trump-Xi Meeting

The New York Times – Business:
Manufacturers are struggling with constrained supplies as U.S. and Chinese officials negotiate over export restrictions with consequences for global industry.
Trump and Xi Meet Amid an Uneasy U.S.-China Trade Truce

The New York Times – Business:
Beyond warm meetings between their leaders, the countries are engaging in tit-for-tat measures that call into question the stability of their arrangement.
China Promised to Buy More U.S. Farm Goods. It Hasn’t Happened.

The New York Times – Business:
Soybeans are the notable exception, revealing Beijing’s selective approach to fulfilling trade commitments ahead of the summit between President Trump and Xi Jinping.
Rivian C.E.O. RJ Scaringe Has Some Ideas for How to Make More Cars in America

The New York Times – Business:
RJ Scaringe thinks it will take robots, tariffs and diplomacy to maintain a manufacturing base in the United States.
India Is Again Squeezed Between the Threat of Trump Tariffs and Russian Oil

The New York Times – Business:
India is trying to secure affordable energy while preserving a crucial relationship with Washington, a balancing act made harder by turmoil in global energy markets.