A government trade agency report suggested that the impact of trade policy differed for workers depending on their race and socioeconomic status.
Author: Ana Swanson
The U.S. Touts Big Investments for Mexico, Testing Its Nationalist Policies
U.S. officials are looking south for a strategic partner to create a regional manufacturing hub that can rival China. But there are still doubts over Mexico’s willingness to cater to foreign industry.
Taiwan and U.S. to Begin Formal Trade Talks
The announcement comes amid tensions with China over the self-governing island, which several American lawmakers recently visited.
Companies Brace for Impact of New Forced Labor Law
Billions of dollars could be at stake as a law banning imports of some products from China goes into effect.
Companies Brace for Impact of New Forced Labor Law
Billions of dollars could be at stake as a law banning imports of products from China goes into effect.
Biden Administration Begins Trade Dialogue With Taiwan
Talks with the self-governing island, which China claims as its territory, aim to challenge Chinese trade practices and are sure to irritate Beijing.
Russian Shipping Traffic Remains Strong as Sanctions Take Time to Bite
The traffic was robust in March and April, reflecting the time it takes for sanctions to come into effect and an enduring profit motive for trading Russian energy.
U.S. to Lift Tariffs on Ukrainian Steel
The Biden administration will lift a 25 percent tariff on the Ukrainian steel sector for one year to help the country’s economy.
What Sanctions Have Been Imposed on Russia?
Our reporters answer readers’ questions about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Many of you asked about economic penalties and how Putin could respond.
Trade Barriers From the Ukraine War Are Sending Food Prices Higher
Dozens of countries have thrown up trade barriers in the past two months to protect scarce supplies of food and commodities, but experts say the policies will only exacerbate a global food crisis.