The Feb. 8-14, 2021 roundup of major trade developments The weekly trade report with LC The shortage of semiconductor chips needed for automobile production is causing an estimated $61 bn. loss of sales for the auto industry. The shortage is also impacting other industries that are dependent on semiconductors: cellphones, computers, electronic games, household appliances, […]
The Feb. 1-7, 2021 roundup of major trade developments
* Biden admin endorses WTO majority choice for Director-General.* Aluminum tariffs reinstated on UAE.* Court of International Trade upholds Section 232 steel tariffs.* Semiconductors in spotlight.* Beijing attempts to dominate world technology standards.* AMLO turns statist,* Biden abuses Canada.* EU proposes tariff settlement with US, joint trade policy commission. with Founders Broadsheet trade columnist L.C. […]