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The Economy

ISM Report: Manufacturing PMI Registers Lowest Reading Since July 2023

Nov. 1, 2024
11 out of 16 manufacturing industries reported contraction in October.
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Trade

US Trade Gap Swells in 2024 as Deficits Under Fresh Scrutiny

Feb. 5, 2025
In December alone, the U.S. deficit rose by nearly 25% to $98.4 billion, said the Commerce Department.
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Trade

Panama to Curb China's Influence Over Canal Following Trump Pressure

Feb. 4, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit and Panama's decision to drop out of China's Belt and Road Initiative reflect evolving US-Panama relations.
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Trade

Trump Halts Canada, Mexico Tariffs After Last-Ditch Talks

Feb. 3, 2025
Canada, China and Mexico are the United States' three biggest trading partners, and Trump's threatened tariffs have sent shock waves through the global economy.
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Trade

Condemnation of Trump's New Tariffs from Auto, Consumer Goods Groups

Feb. 2, 2025
The imposition of tariffs by President Trump on Canada, Mexico and China triggers concerns about disruptions to U.S. manufacturing, supply chains and consumer prices, drawing ...

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The Economy

Panama Launches Audit of Canal Port Operator Amid Trump Threats

Jan. 21, 2025
Trump, in his inaugural address Monday, repeated his complaint that China was effectively "operating" the Panama Canal through its growing presence around the waterway.
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Competitiveness

Trump's Auto Policies Would Reduce US Production Targets

Jan. 20, 2025
Increased tariffs, emissions rollbacks and eliminating incentives will bring turmoil and instability.
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The Economy

Steel in the Spotlight, China's Path to the Panama Canal: IW's Weekly Reads

Jan. 17, 2025
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The Economy

US Industrial Production Jumps in December

Jan. 17, 2025
The return to growth of U.S. industrial production is welcome news for manufacturers, following a slump that started in September.