trade war

A trade war is an economic conflict resulting from extreme protectionism in which states raise or create tariffs or other trade barriers against each other in response to trade barriers created by the other party.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Tech Giants See AI As China Strategy
Tech Giants See AI As China Strategy
September 19, 2018  |  Artificial Intelligence

As U.S. technology giants deal with strict censorship rules in China — and the threat of a trade war — some are turning to artificial intelligence (AI)...

READ MORE >
When Economies Sour, The Hedgers Stand Tall
When Economies Sour, The Hedgers Stand Tall
September 18, 2018  |  Economy

Silver linings. Blessings in disguise. Opportunities are knocking. Pick a favorite cliché — it’s OK — and feel free to apply it to this current phase...

READ MORE >
US Economy Grows In Q2; GDP Up 4.2 Percent
US Economy Grows In Q2; GDP Up 4.2 Percent
August 30, 2018  |  Economy

U.S. economic growth in the second quarter had its strongest performance in nearly four years, but there are signs that momentum is slowing down a...

READ MORE >
Swedish Krona Continues To Fall Amid Other Currency Upheavals
Swedish Krona Continues To Fall Amid Other Currency Upheavals
August 29, 2018  |  International

The currency decline continues: The Swedish krona fell Wednesday (Aug. 29) against the euro, the fifth straight day that has happened. The decline comes amid...

READ MORE >
Lessons In Global Supply Chain Management
Lessons In Global Supply Chain Management
August 23, 2018  |  Cross Border Commerce

It’s widely accepted that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link – and based on the past few weeks, it appears some...

READ MORE >
Retail, Tech Get New Life In Burgeoning Economy
Retail, Tech Get New Life In Burgeoning Economy
August 15, 2018  |  Investments

Some prominent hedge fund managers are feeling optimistic about the U.S. economy, especially when it comes to retail and technology. According to Reuters, Third Point...

READ MORE >
US Inflation Balloons: 2.9 Pct Over Past 12 Months
US Inflation Balloons: 2.9 Pct Over Past 12 Months
August 13, 2018  |  Retail

Core inflation spiked 2.9 percent over the last 12 months, essentially flattening wage gains that had edged into the last several months’ economic reports. The July...

READ MORE >
Trump’s Tariffs Starting To Take A Toll On China’s Economy
Trump’s Tariffs Starting To Take A Toll On China’s Economy
July 31, 2018  |  Economy

Trump’s tariffs on billions of dollars-worth of imported Chinese goods are starting to take its toll on the Chinese economy and could usher in a...

READ MORE >
Trump Tariffs Threaten Apple US Price Increases
Trump Tariffs Threaten Apple US Price Increases
July 31, 2018  |  Apple

Apple might have to raise prices on some of its products due to President Donald Trump’s latest proposals to charge a 10 percent tariff on...

READ MORE >