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World Bank Sees Rosier Growth Outlook

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World Bank Sees Rosier Growth Outlook

But rising trade barriers pose a long-term threat to global output as protectionist policies spread, the bank said.

By Alan Rappeport

China’s Exports Surge as Trade Tensions Near Boiling Point

China Economic Conditions and Trends European Union Factories and Manufacturing International Trade and World Market Protectionism (Trade)

China’s Exports Surge as Trade Tensions Near Boiling Point

China’s trade surplus soared, helping to lift the country’s economy even as consumer spending slows because of a sharp housing contraction.

By Keith Bradsher

U.S. Adds Tariffs to Shield Struggling Solar Industry

Biden, Joseph R Jr China Customs (Tariff) Factories and Manufacturing International Trade and World Market Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Protectionism (Trade) Solar Energy Southeast Asia Supply Chain Tax Credits, Deductions and Exemptions United States Economy

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.

By Ana Swanson and Alan Rappeport

Europe Has Fallen Behind the U.S. and China. Can It Catch Up?

Draghi, Mario Economic Conditions and Trends Europe European Commission European Union Foreign Investments International Trade and World Market Protectionism (Trade) Regulation and Deregulation of Industry

Europe Has Fallen Behind the U.S. and China. Can It Catch Up?

A “competitiveness crisis” is raising alarms for officials and business leaders in the European Union, where investment, income and productivity are lagging.

By Patricia Cohen