Billions of dollars could be at stake as a law banning imports of some products from China goes into effect.
Author: Ana Swanson
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.
Supply Chains Tainted by Forced Labor in China, Panel Told
Human rights activists and others urged the Biden administration to cast a wide net to stop imports of products made with forced labor in Xinjiang.
As Inflation Surges, Biden Targets Ocean Shipping
The president is targeting shipping companies that have jacked up prices during the pandemic, but critics say bigger economic forces are at work.
Exports to Russia Blocked by U.S. and Its Allies
To try to halt the war in Ukraine, the U.S. and its allies have imposed the most sweeping export controls seen in decades on Russia. Now they have to enforce them.