International Trade

International Trade

George Lauriat | Top Story | January 16, 2018

Handicapping Asia’s risks in 2018

In January, Hong Kong-based SVA (Steve Vickers and Associates) issues its annual Asia Risk Assessment which handicaps the comparative political and economic risks for each nation or territory in the region.

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Natural gas prices, production, and exports increased from 2016 to 2017

AJOT | January 16, 2018 | Energy | International Trade

In 2017, natural gas spot prices at the national benchmark Henry Hub in Louisiana averaged $3.01 per million British thermal units (MMBtu), about 50 cents per MMBtu higher than in 2016. The higher prices in 2017 contributed to less natural gas consumption for power generation. Increased domestic production was offset by increased exports of natural gas by pipeline and liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes.

Auto association commends USTR’s decision to relist Alibaba as counterfeit market for auto parts

AJOT | January 16, 2018 | International Trade

IBM, Maersk Form New Blockchain Company for International Cargo

International Trade

Bloomberg | Top Story | January 16, 2018

IBM, Maersk Form New Blockchain Company for International Cargo

IBM and A.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S have started a company that will use new technologies such as blockchain, a digital ledger best known for underpinning bitcoin, to track cargo movements and automate paperwork for shipping across international borders.

China’s Xi Urges Trump to Seek Settlement of Trade Disputes

International Trade

Bloomberg | Top Story | January 16, 2018

China’s Xi Urges Trump to Seek Settlement of Trade Disputes

Chinese leader Xi Jinping told U.S. President Donald Trump that the two sides must work together to find solutions to trade and economic disputes, state media reported.

Canada, U.K. Renew Demands on Boeing to Drop Bombardier Dispute

Bloomberg | January 16, 2018 | Air Cargo | General | International Trade

Great Iron Ore Wave Set to Peter Out as Exporters Hit Targets

Bloomberg | January 15, 2018 | International Trade | Maritime | Breakbulk News

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Trudeau Minister Takes Pro-Nafta Message to Detroit Auto Show

Bloomberg | January 15, 2018 | International Trade

The U.S., Canada and Mexico need Nafta to keep the auto sector growing, according to Justin Trudeau’s innovation minister.

Nafta Trio to Gather in Davos as Negotiations Resume in Canada

International Trade

Bloomberg | Top Story | January 15, 2018

Nafta Trio to Gather in Davos as Negotiations Resume in Canada

The three ministers leading negotiations to revamp Nafta will get two chances for face-to-face talks this month, including one near the slopes of Davos.

Carillion’s Suppliers Fear `Domino’ Effect After Liquidation

Bloomberg | January 15, 2018 | International Trade

Household Debt and Fed Rates Are Front and Center for Poloz

Bloomberg | January 15, 2018 | International Trade

IMF Says China Must Fix Shortcomings to Lead Globalization

Bloomberg | January 14, 2018 | International Trade

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Ford Revives Ranger as Truck Sales Boom Beckons Return to U.S.

Bloomberg | January 14, 2018 | International Trade

Big-truck king Ford Motor Co. has been missing out on soaring mid-size pickup sales. It’s now bringing its Ranger model back to make up for lost time.

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GM Shows Off New Silverado in Bid to Narrow Ford’s Pickup Lead

Bloomberg | January 13, 2018 | International Trade

It’s going to be the year of the truck in the U.S., and General Motors Co. wants to steal back some market share.

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Trump’s No Isolationist, for Better or Worse: Tobin Harshaw

Bloomberg | January 13, 2018 | International Trade

Remember when Donald Trump's unlikely presidential victory meant a return to Republican isolationism of the 1920s and '30s? Or worse? Well, a funny thing happened on our way to the Coolidge administration: The guy who pledged to put America First has been pretty active about doing so, and putting U.S. blood and treasure on the line, around the globe.

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Jeep Sees Banner Year as Fiat Chrysler Eyes Sales Rebound

Bloomberg | January 12, 2018 | International Trade

While other mainstream auto brands head for sliding U.S. demand this year, Jeep is rolling out new models to buck the trend and bring 16 straight months of sales declines to an end.

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The Real Nafta Problem Is Canada, Not Mexico, Paul Ryan Says

Bloomberg | January 12, 2018 | International Trade

U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan said the biggest problem with the North American Free Trade Agreement “comes from the North,” with Canadian dairy producers dumping low-cost products on the market to compete with Wisconsin farms.

NJ Transit Accused of Ignoring Rules, Hiding Official’s Concerns

Bloomberg | January 12, 2018 | International Trade

China steps up policing of multinationals on sovereignty issues

Air Cargo

Bloomberg | Top Story | January 12, 2018

China steps up policing of multinationals on sovereignty issues

China is stepping up its policing of international companies such as Inditex SA-owned Zara and Delta Air Lines Inc. and demanding they respect the government’s position on long-standing territorial disputes from Taiwan to Tibet.