Global Trade
What the Withdrawal of the Airline Compensation Rule Means for Travelers
Late in 2024 under the Biden administration, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) proposed a rule that would require airlines to pay passengers cash compensation...
Challenges Continue for U.S. Manufacturing Amid Demand and Trade Pressures
The U.S. manufacturing sector has been under pressure for some time now. In fact, factory output has been shrinking for eight months straight through October....
Exploring the Balance Between Oil Supply Growth and Modest Demand
The global oil market is dealing with a tricky situation right now: supply is growing faster than demand, leaving producers and analysts wondering where all...
China’s Recent Steps to Suspend Export Controls on Critical Minerals and Their Industry Impact
China has announced a significant pause in its export controls on rare earth elements and other critical minerals, a move closely tied to recent trade...
Clean Energy’s Next Chapter in Developing Economies
The past decade has seen a notable shift in clean energy investment, especially in emerging markets, but the story is far from straightforward. While the...
OPEC+ Pauses Output Hikes as Abu Dhabi Hosts Global Oil Gathering
Abu Dhabi’s International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) opened on today bringing together key players from the global energy sector. This four-day event at the...
United States and China Agree on Tariff Cuts and Rare Earths Pause
President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping reached a trade agreement during their recent meeting in South Korea, marking a notable easing of tensions...
How South Korea and the U.S. Are Reshaping Their Trade Relationship
Recent developments surrounding the trade agreement between South Korea and the United States reveal a complex balance of economics and diplomacy, with both nations aiming...
Washington Expands Rare Earth Cooperation with Japan
President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have signed a framework agreement aimed at securing the supply of critical minerals and rare earths through...
China Expands ASEAN Trade Pact Offering Alternative to U.S. Global Trade Policies
China recently broadened its involvement in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Free Trade Agreement, a move with important implications for global trade. The...
