By Phil Eskeland On Tuesday, the U.S. Trade Representative announced the imposition of higher tariffs on $200 billion of 5,745 imported products from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The additional tariffs will start at 10 percent on September 24, 2018, and then escalate to 25 percent on January 1, 2019, in case negotiations with…
September 20, 2018
by Phil Eskeland Earlier today, the Foreign Trade Division of the U.S. Census Bureau revealed the latest set of monthly trade statistics. The September release of July trade figures gives an opportunity for a mid-year review on trends not only in goods, but also in services trade with all nations of the world, including South…
September 5, 2018
By Phil Eskeland Earlier this morning, the Foreign Trade Division of the U.S. Census Bureau revealed the latest set of monthly trade statistics. The August release of June trade figures provides an opportunity for a mid-year review on trends in U.S. goods trade with all nations of the world, including South Korea. Next month, Census…
August 3, 2018
By Phil Eskeland Earlier today, the U.S. Department of Commerce held a public hearing as part of the investigative process (Section 232) into the national security implications of motor vehicle and parts imports in the United States. The Commerce Department also hosted a public comment period, now closed, in which approximately 2,300 persons responded. In…