Some ocean shipping rates collapsing, but real price relief is months away
Like inflation, prices are unlikely to fall to pre-pandemic levels as global economy, and international trade face recessionary pressures and converging crises.
Blockade of Taiwan by China could cost world economy over $2 trillion, report finds
A report by the Rhodium Group estimates that a blockade of Taiwan by China could cause a "catastrophic" disruption of more than $2 trillion in global economic activity.
US moves to appease allies on EV subsidies
After Europe struck back with protectionism of its own, the US is lowering barriers to keep allies happy as it uses the Inflation Act to decouple from China.
Exxon sues EU in move to block new windfall tax on oil companies
The EU believes Exxon and Chevron capitalized on an energy crisis and should be fined. The companies, want the money to invest in energy infrastructure.
Finland gets floating LNG terminal to replace Russian gas
As Finland looks to distance itself from Russia and join NATO, it sees energy security as an important step and LNG capacity is crucial to independence.
EU foreign-subsidy limits target China but also hit US companies
The EU puts legislation in place to counter the Inflation Reduction Act's subsidies; marks the beginning of a potential trade war with both the US and China.
Microsoft challenges FTC's block of $68.7B acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc.: Report
Microsoft challenged the Federal Trade Commission's attempt to block the software giant's acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc. for $68.7 billion.
US poised to become net exporter of crude oil in 2023
As countries turn away from Russia after it invaded Ukraine, the US has become more attractive. This new demand could push US energy production higher.
China files WTO complaint over US export controls on semiconductors
China filed a dispute at the World Trade Organization against the U.S. over export controls on advanced semiconductors and computer chips.
China’s leaders plot pivot back toward boosting economy
The Chinese government is shifting back to growth mode, as a rapid deterioration in economic conditions prompts alarmed officials to turn more of their focus to development after years of criticizing cadres who gave priority to growth at the expense of social stability and fiscal prudence.
Biden admin pushes back against WTO rejection of Trump's tariffs on steel, aluminum
The WTO's rejection of former President Trump's tariffs on imports of aluminum and steel has prompted pushback from the Biden administration and the U.S. steel industry.
US, EU agree to intensify talks on 'green subsidies' dispute
The Inflation Reduction Act has riled European and Asian partners, who worry it violates principles of free trade agreed to under the World Trade Organization
Biden signs bill forcing rail unions to accept agreement, averting crippling strike
President Biden on Friday signed bipartisan legislation approved by Congress to prevent a railroad strike that could have crippled the U.S. economy.
IMF official tells China to drop 'zero-COVID' strategy to save its economy
China needs to "recalibrate" its zero-COVID approach if it wants to keep the world's second largest economy on track as the Yuan plummets and a recession looms warned an IMF official.
China anti-virus curbs spur fears of global economic impact
China is the world’s biggest trader and the top market for its Asian neighbors. Restrictions that hamper activity at Chinese ports can disrupt global trade.
Auto makers shift to lower-cost batteries for electric vehicles
To reduce price of electric cars, caused by supply-chain snarls, soaring demand, and inflation, EV makers are switching to lithium-iron-phosphate batteries.
Taiwan talks trade with US, Britain as China tensions loom over Biden-Xi meeting
Taiwan's trade talks with the U.S. and Britain sparked anger in the Chinese government.
Biden, Xi's first face-to-face unlikely to have 'meaningful' impact on economic issues facing world: experts
Chinese President Xi Jinping has not left his country's COVID-19 bubble since the pandemic started, making his G-20 summit appearance a prime opportunity for discussions.
Asian economic chief says region needs 'investment,' not 'tensions' from US, China ahead of Biden visit
Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, ASEAN Secretary-General-elect, has urged the U.S. and China to work towards strong partnerships instead of making the region the focus for geopolitical rivalry.
Gap says Russia deliveries stopped in March. But its clothing kept coming
The Gap shipments included everything from "knitted children’s socks" and "children’s pajamas" to "textile blouses for women" and "textile shorts for men."



















