Tag: Trade
Trump’s Iran Gambit Won’t Pay Off
Posted by Soraya Sepahpour-Ulrich | Jul 2, 2018 | Economy, Middle East, News & Analysis, US | 4 |
Chinese Investment in the US Is Slumping, but Don’...
Posted by Antonio Graceffo | Mar 24, 2018 | Asia Pacific, Economy, News & Analysis, US | 1 |
Qatar-Iran Economic Relations Will Improve, Contra...
Posted by Jordan Abu-Sirriya | Oct 27, 2017 | Economy, Essays, Middle East | 0 |
China-Trump Trade Policy Leading into the Final Qu...
Posted by Antonio Graceffo | Oct 13, 2017 | Asia Pacific, Essays | 0 |
What China Thinks of Trump
Posted by Antonio Graceffo | Aug 5, 2017 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis, Politics | 0 |
Pioneering Effort to Contain Coronavirus Outbreak in Megacities
by Dan Steinbock | Jan 31, 2020 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis, Politics
Chinese government has used very strong measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan. The ultimate economic impact will depend on the eventual diffusion and infectiousness of the new virus.
Remarks on the US-China “Trade Deal”
by Paul Craig Roberts | Jan 18, 2020 | Asia Pacific, Economy, US, Viewpoints
It’s not a trade deal but a means for Trump to back off his tariffs after realizing they harm US consumers instead of China.
US Tariff Wars Penalize Chinese Development and African Futures
by Dan Steinbock | Aug 30, 2019 | Africa, Asia Pacific, Economy, News & Analysis, US
In the coming months, some of the worst collateral damage of US tariff wars will occur in sub-Saharan Africa. The adverse impact is likely to be aggravated by US protectionism, which shuns economic integration in Africa.
What Globalism Did Was to Transfer the US Economy to China
by Paul Craig Roberts | Aug 23, 2019 | Asia Pacific, Economy, US, Viewpoints
The Fed can pump out more money to drive up financial asset prices, but it doesn’t drive up production because the jobs have been sent abroad.
Tariff Damage Spreading in US, China within Target in H2 2019
by Dan Steinbock | Aug 6, 2019 | Asia Pacific, Economy, News & Analysis, US
In the second half of 2019, US economic prospects will soften, despite the Fed rate cut, whereas Chinese growth target is likely to prevail. It’s time to prepare for diminished global economic prospects in 2019-20.
Huge Gap between US Markets and International Trade
by Dan Steinbock | Jul 10, 2019 | Economy, News & Analysis, US
The current gap between US market highs and international economic realities is precipitating a global recession by 2020, given the current trends.
New US-Sino Trade Truce: Tougher Talks, More Economic Damage
by Dan Steinbock | Jul 5, 2019 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis, Politics, US
There is still a chance to salvage the US-China trade talks, but it would require a substantial reassessment of the US stance and objectives.
The Longer the US Sino-Tariff Wars Go On, the Harder It Will Be to Undo the Damage
by Dan Steinbock | Jun 21, 2019 | Asia Pacific, Economy, News & Analysis, US
Compared to pre-2008 crisis levels, world economic growth has plummeted by half and is at risk of a long-term, hard-to-reverse stagnation.
Trump’s Futile Quest for a Renminbi Plaza Accord
by Dan Steinbock | May 24, 2019 | Asia Pacific, Economy, News & Analysis, US
China’s monetary policy is not as US media reports claim, and the negative consequences of Trump’s tariffs are about to hit American consumers.
The Tariff Issue
by Paul Craig Roberts | May 17, 2019 | Asia Pacific, Economy, US, Viewpoints
The tariffs will not bring back jobs, but will reduce the profits of American overseas production exported to the US and raise prices to US consumers.
France and the EU, Recognizing Yet Supporting Apartheid Reality in Palestine
by Ramzy Baroud | May 1, 2019 | Europe, News & Analysis, Palestine, Politics
While the US defies international law, the EU settles for mere words while in deeds helping to sustain a status quo that ‘s wrought misery for Palestinians.
Climate Gains in the West, Exported Pollution in the Rest
by Dan Steinbock | May 1, 2019 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis, US
Environmental pollution has not disappeared from the advanced West; it has been exported to more vulnerable economies.
From US-Sino Talks to New Trade Wars, Weakening Global Prospects
by Dan Steinbock | Apr 16, 2019 | Asia Pacific, Economy, News & Analysis, US
As US-Sino trade talks will give way to next trade wars, new tariff wars will not resolve US deficits but will further impair global economic prospects.
From ASEAN Economic Development to Militarization
by Dan Steinbock | Jan 22, 2019 | Africa, Asia Pacific, Economy, News & Analysis, Politics, US
In both Africa and Asia, the Trump administration is aiming for increased militarization and arms sales at the expense of economic development.
America’s New Africa Strategy: US, China, and Economic Development
by Dan Steinbock | Jan 11, 2019 | Africa, Asia Pacific, Economy, News & Analysis, US
Contrary to the new US Africa strategy, which seeks militarization and portrays China as a threat, Africa needs more cooperative economic development.
Underneath the Trade War of Donald Trump and Xi Jinping
by Mamtimin Ala | Dec 28, 2018 | Asia Pacific, Economy, News & Analysis, US
There are two crucial factors at the forefront of the US-China trade war: the leadership qualities and personalities of Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
Why Chinese Reforms Will Stay the Course
by Dan Steinbock | Dec 19, 2018 | Asia Pacific, Economy, Viewpoints
After four decades of reforms and opening, China is accelerating the transition to post-industrial society.
From Central America to Syria: The Conspiracy against Refugees
by Ramzy Baroud | Dec 6, 2018 | Americas, Middle East, Politics, US, Viewpoints
Refugees escaping to the US or Europe are perceived as the invaders, rather than the US and its allies who’ve helped cause the reasons for their flight.
World Trade Organization At Risk
by Dan Steinbock | Nov 23, 2018 | News & Analysis, Politics, US
Trump has started trade wars against China, its major trade partners, and security allies. The next target will be the World Trade Organization.
How APEC Can Boost Free Trade in Asia Pacific
by Dan Steinbock | Nov 16, 2018 | Asia Pacific, News & Analysis, Politics
Amid trade wars, the outcome of the APEC meeting matters. As globalization is at crossroads, trade in Asia today will shape world trade tomorrow.