Tag: Trade and exchanges
China is already preparing for a second term of Donald Trump
A possible escalation in the trade war between China and the United States if Donald Trump is re-elected president on November 5. The Republican candidate announced during his campaign that…
Economic challenges at the heart of the third plenum of the Chinese Communist Party
After months of speculation, the major meeting to set China’s economic course scheduled for the fall is finally taking place from Monday, July 15. Four days to reassure foreign investors…
Container ship traffic disrupted by bad weather off South Africa
This week, several neighbourhoods in Cape Town, South Africa, have been hit by destructive rains and winds that have killed one person and damaged thousands of homes, according to local…
China launches investigation into EU tariffs, including on electric cars
China had promised retaliation against the European Union, which this month raised tariffs on Chinese electric cars, and is now taking action. Beijing announced on Wednesday, July 10, that it…
Faced with EU surcharges on electric cars, Beijing hopes for solution through negotiation
Starting this Friday, July 5, up to 37.6% of customs duties will be imposed on Chinese electric vehicles entering the European Union. This increase in temporary taxes should help correct…
UK financial justice seeks to pursue former Glencore employees
In the Glencore affair, a large-scale corruption scandal, a new stage is looming on the United Kingdom side. The raw materials giant has already pleaded guilty and admitted to massive…
Shops close in Beijing, a sign of a slowing domestic economy
The slow recovery in China marked by a crisis in domestic demand. Illustration of this consumption which is not restarting: the closing of certain stores in town, including the signs…
US Secretary of Commerce visits China in a difficult balancing act
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is traveling to Beijing and Shanghai this Sunday, August 27 to meet with senior Chinese officials. A four-day visit which is due to end on…
The Moody’s agency is concerned about the tense situation in India
In India, Moody’s notes encouraging economic prospects, but a worrying political and social climate. This is the opinion given this Friday by the American firm. It’s rare for ratings agencies…
Gustavo Petro, the Colombian president wants to renegotiate the free trade agreement with the United States
This agreement is very important for Colombia because the United States is its first customer. But the Colombian president said on Wednesday August 16 that he wanted to renegotiate it.…