Articles tagged under: tariff
Tariff Concern Seen in Fed’s Beige Book
Published October 25, 2018
Despite a relatively strong general economy, the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book highlights growing anxiety over trade and tariffs. Nearly all of the 12 Fed districts report moderate economic growth, but the downturn in the farm economy was discussed. The Minneapolis…Trump Administration Discussing WTO Withdrawal
Published July 4, 2018
The Trump Administration has reportedly drafted a bill that would abandon the United States’ commitment to World Trade Organization rules. Trump has reportedly been discussing the withdrawal of the U.S. from the WTO altogether. The draft bill is known as…Trump Tweet Threatens Trade Retaliation
Published June 25, 2018
President Donald Trump was on Twitter over the weekend, warning more trade retaliation is possible. In the tweet, Trump insists all countries with artificial trade barriers will face retribution. Trump said “trade must be fair and no longer a one-way…Compromise Possible Between the U.S. and China
Published May 15, 2018
China may be ready to drop its tariff threat for U.S. farm commodities, like soybeans and pork. Reuters and Dow Jones are both reporting the U.S. and China are working on an agreement that would end U.S. sanctions against a…