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Diplomacy & U.S. – China Trade Conflict — Can it Help?

    Even though U.S. – China trade relations are a source of a continuing and growing political conflict there are some diplomatic efforts attempting to restrain it.  American business is one vocal group supporting such diplomatic efforts to reduce … Continue reading

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Doing Away with the “De Minimis Exception” and Chinese Imports — Harming U.S. Consumers for Political Gain?

     U.S. trade decisions continue to reflect domestic politics rather than basic economics. The proposal to do away with (or extremely limit) the “De Minimis Exception” for tariffs on imports from China (primarily impacting low-cost fashion from Temu and … Continue reading

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Protectionism (U.S. and Global) — How Much Longer Will this be the Story of Today’s Global Trade? (Chips, Solar Panels, Steel, Investment Flows, TixTox — What Next?)

     Protectionism, subsidies and industrial policy are expanding both in the United States and other countries. This is a newer development in the landscape of global trade. The question now is will this continue or will countries begin to … Continue reading

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Growing U.S. Legal Storm over U.S.-China Trade Relations?

     The recent visit by the U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellin this month (April) to China was not very productive.  This blog provides quotes from recent articles commenting on U.S.-China trade relations focusing on the U.S. legal aspects.     … Continue reading

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TRUMP’S FOREIGN POLICY 2.0 — Back to the 1930’s and America First.

     Trump’s foreign policies for a second term are now coming into focus as he strives for another term.  Thoughtful article appeared recently in the Wall Street Journal surveying the possibilities including a new 10% tariff on all imports, … Continue reading

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