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.

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Markets Swoon And Risk Looms For Firms’ Cross-Border Commerce
Markets Swoon And Risk Looms For Firms’ Cross-Border Commerce
October 18, 2018  |  Cross Border Commerce

Volatility in the stock markets and rising rates may have ripple effects — among them a greater amount of risk tied to FX transactions. Karl...

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Trade Disputes Create Supply Chain Risks — And Opportunity
Trade Disputes Create Supply Chain Risks — And Opportunity
October 16, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Global vendors in the supply chain are seeing pressure from multiple sides as a result of ongoing trade disputes and renegotiations. While the effects of...

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Retailers Hope Tariffs Don’t Ruin The Holidays
Retailers Hope Tariffs Don’t Ruin The Holidays
September 19, 2018  |  Economy

Retailers are racing against the impact of tariffs for the holiday shopping season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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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)...

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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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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. Get the Full Story Complete...

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