EU-China Trade War on EVs Shortsighted
The European Union recently decided to impose tariffs on imports of electric vehicles from China. The reason is that the Chinese government subsidizes the manufacture of electric cars, which puts European carmakers at a disadvantage. The U.S. recently imposed a drastic increase in tariffs to 100% of the import value of the car, meaning that […]
Guerre commerciale avec la Chine : quel futur pour les constructeurs européens ?
Les tarifs douaniers nuisent aux consommateurs, au profit du Trésor public. L’Union européenne a récemment décidé d’imposer des droits de douane sur les importations de véhicules électriques en provenance de Chine. La raison en est que le gouvernement chinois subventionne la fabrication de voitures électriques, ce qui désavantage les constructeurs automobiles européens. Les Etats-Unis ont […]
LE COMMERCE EN DANGER EN EUROPE
La droite européenne entretient une relation compliquée avec le libre-échange. Les récentes élections européennes ont vu la montée des partis d’extrême droite, notamment en France et en Allemagne. Dans l’ensemble, les partis de droite ont progressé, mais le passage du gouvernement néerlandais à un penchant plus à droite est particulièrement important pour la perspective de […]
Trade Rep Putting Ideology Ahead of US Business, Critics Say
The federal agency tasked with opening foreign markets to American businesses is focusing more on antitrust enforcement instead, critics say. It’s a move that has angered some free market advocates, who now worry the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is neglecting her core duties. “The job of the USTR is to go out and win access […]
New Trade Boss Is Same as the Old Trade Boss
President Biden places a significant premium on creating contrast with his predecessor, Donald Trump. However, regarding tariffs on certain imports, the plan is to keep things more or less the same. Recent reports indicate that the Biden administration is evaluating $300 billion worth of Chinese goods that Trump saddled with tariffs using Section 301 of the Trade […]
‘Tariff Man’ and his planned 10 percent tariff hike would be a disaster for consumers
The ‘Tariff Man‘ returns. Throughout the years of his presidency, President Donald Trump was a big fan of tariffs slapped on imported goods. Or shall we say ‘yuge? In an interview given to his former advisor Larry Kudlow on Fox Business last week, Trump spoke passionately about using tariffs as a weapon during his tenure […]
Food Trade with Europe Should Be a Bipartisan Priority
The Ukraine War presents an opportunity for growing the U.S. farming sector while supporting European allies at a crucial moment through trade. The United States has the opportunity to upgrade its food exports to increase revenues for farmers, but for that to happen it needs to negotiate a comprehensive trade deal with Europe. For reference, […]
LE PROTECTIONNISME N’AIDERA PAS LE SECTEUR AUTOMOBILE
Les guerres commerciales lancées par Trump ont montré que le protectionnisme n’entraîne aucun avantage économique palpable. Il ne sera pas plus utile pour le secteur de l’automobile européen. Dans un précédent article, en janvier, je vous avais parlé de la « souveraineté numérique » telle qu’expliquée par Emmanuel Macron. En lisant cet article, vous auriez pu penser que […]
Nobody needs a car trade war
Brussels, BE: In recent comments, French president Emmanuel Macron has suggested that the European Union should use protectionist measures to defend Europe’s electric car industry. Macron pointed to the fact that rental car companies are buying Chinese electric vehicles and voiced the view that Europe does not have adequate means to protect its manufacturers. Commenting […]
President Biden Must Waive the Jones Act Immediately to Help Hurricane Victims
In the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico, a ship containing 300,000 barrels of desperately-needed diesel fuel is waiting offshore until it can secure an exemption to the 1920 Jones Act, mandating only US ships can ship goods between US ports, among other protectionist restrictions. Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierlusi has called […]
LIBRE-ÉCHANGE : L’APPROCHE DE MACRON EST UN FARDEAU POUR L’UNION EUROPÉENNE
A la tête du Conseil de l’UE depuis le 1er janvier, le président français a entamé son mandat en défendant son opposition aux accords commerciaux de libre-échange. Mais cette vision pose problème… « Nous avons été les premiers à nous prononcer contre les accords commerciaux », a déclaré Emmanuel Macron au Parlement européen, au début de la présidence […]
Canadian Justice | A Dispute in the New NAFTA Agreement
Christine welcomes a panel of legal and policy experts for a discussion on the new NAFTA agreement, whether or not Canada breached its dairy obligations, and what it could mean for future trade.
