The Supreme Court overturned the Trump administration’s signature economic policy on Friday, ruling by a 6-3 majority that the imposition of tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act was illegal. The trade taxes included a minimum tariff of 10% with reciprocal tariffs ranging from 10% to 41% on countries … … READ MORE >
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Market Minute: What trade policy whiplash could mean for inventories
Businesses experiencing trade policy whiplash are seeking to get as much as possible into U.S. ports before higher import taxes are enforced. … READ MORE >
The U.S.-UK trade agreement that isn’t
A trade agreement where the details are still being negotiated is not an agreement. It’s a memorandum of understanding that over time may yield a productive framework for trade or not. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Ending the American put on the global economy
As the reality of what may be up to a 20% increase in taxes on imports sets in, global production and consumption will fall back as will imports into the U.S. … READ MORE >
Financial conditions turn negative amid risks of trade war
Given the ever-widening scope of U.S. tariffs, with the next round set to take effect on April 2, the risks to the economic outlook through the financial channel are elevated and rising. … READ MORE >
Market minute: U.S. runs a trade surplus with Canada excluding oil
The oil trade between the two countries is a function of geographical proximity, efficiency, cost and infrastructure concerns. … READ MORE >