For European automotive manufacturers, the trade dispute between the US and China has benefits and pitfalls. Check out a few of the reasons why.
September 12, 2018While the shortage of microchips for automobiles may be one of the most visible examples of supply chain issues limiting the ability of manufacturers to ramp up output, it's not the only one. The Biden administration has ordered a review of all supply chains critical to the US economy in an effort to identify weaknesses and work to remove them going forward.
March 8, 2021In July, the Canadian government retaliated against the Trump administration's initial steel and aluminum tariffs with a slew of its own new taxes on US-produced steel and aluminum products. Now, manufacturers and consumers alike in both countries are suffering the consequences.
August 27, 2018As the trade war between the US and China heats up, the Trump administration is readying its next salvo: a 10% tariff rate on $200 billion worth of products, including plasticware. Who are some of the winners and losers in this latest round of import taxes?
September 14, 2018These days, you can't turn on the news without hearing something new about tariffs - and the story is nowhere near its end. Find out how a new list of proposed import taxes on Chinese goods stands to impact some of the devices consumers use daily.
July 18, 2018The Trump administration's latest round of 25% tariffs on Chinese imports will hit the foamed plastic insulation market particularly hard. With prices set to rise, are other types of insulation next?
August 23, 2018The Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum are set to negatively impact several key kitchen appliance manufacturers with large US manufacturing footprints.
August 7, 2018Deciphering trade data is tricky at the best of times. Now, with several major world powers embroiled in a contentious trade war, understanding the global trade climate might be more confusing than ever. For more clarity, check out these 3 keys to finding and using trade data.
September 6, 2018A 10% tariff on $200 billion in Chinese imports took effect today. The inclusion of certain plastic bags on that list seems like it should be a boon for green businesses. Find out why one Freedonia analyst thinks that may not be the case.
September 24, 2018US suppliers of consumer water treatment systems – including water purification systems and water softeners – have not been able to duck the reach of recent tariffs imposed on China.
October 10, 2018