Trade

Feb 12 2019
Blog

A Tough But Fair Opinion on the U.S.-China Trade Talks

The key, this commentary argues, is currency manipulation.
Feb 07 2019
Blog

No Trump-Xi Meeting Ahead of Tariff Truce Deadline

Without a presidential tête-à-tête, a U.S.-China trade deal by March 2 seems unlikely.
Jan 31 2019
Blog Trade

OPINION: Will Trump Flub the China Trade Talks?

If he takes the easy way out, then yes.
Jan 29 2019
Blog Trade

Why Are U.S.-China Trade Talks a Big Deal? Consider The Case of Micron.

The Idaho-based chipmaker was ripped off by a state-sponsored competitor.
Jan 25 2019
Blog Trade

The Effects of the Steel Tariffs Flow Upstream

They're good effects!
Jan 16 2019
Blog

Yet Another Sign Tariffs Are Working

Domestic aluminum usage increases as America's own tariffs continue to level the playing field.
Jan 16 2019
Blog Trade

The U.S.-China Trade Negotiations Are Going Very Slowly

The shutdown is now involved. And that certainly isn't any help!
Jan 02 2019
Blog Trade

As 2019 Begins, Where Does the Trade Dispute with China Stand?

Lots of negotiating to do before March 1 deadline.
Dec 17 2018
Blog Trade

Bad Idea of the Week: Giving Chinese SOEs Access to Federal Transit Funding

And it's only Monday!
Dec 14 2018
Blog

OPINION: The Truth Behind the Aluminum Tariffs

"Aluminum’s pricing in the overall cost of many finished products is vanishingly small."