Global Trade
Rethinking Reliance on U.S. Markets: Canada’s Trade Pivot Toward China
Canada’s Prime Minister, Mark Carney, is set to visit Beijing this week, marking his first official trip to China as the country’s leader. The visit...
Diversifying Away from U.S. Trade Risks Amid Tariff Pressures
Countries that trade heavily with the U.S. increasingly pursue free trade agreements elsewhere to blunt the effects of rising American tariffs. Mexico, for instance, has...
Tariffs Are Not Slowing India’s Export Machine
India’s export sector has shown a quiet resilience that has caught many trade watchers off guard. Despite increased tariff pressures from the U.S. and uneven...
The Market Impact of a Potential Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal on Oil
Oil prices and energy stocks took a notable hit on today as the U.S. renewed pressure for a peace agreement to end the protracted conflict...
The Challenge of Removing Chinese Parts from Tesla’s U.S. Vehicles
Tesla’s recent directive to its U.S. suppliers to remove China-made parts from vehicles assembled in the United States marks a significant change in the company’s...
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...
