trade war

A trade war is an economic conflict resulting from extreme protectionism in which states raise or create tariffs or other trade barriers against each other in response to trade barriers created by the other party.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

Regulators Eye Google, China’s Interest Rates, Crypto Risk Framework Looms?
Regulators Eye Google, China’s Interest Rates, Crypto Risk Framework Looms?
July 23, 2018  |  Regulation

In the regulatory realm (for Google, at least), call it a case of adding insult to inquiry. A bit of pun there, but the Federal...

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PayPal On Tariffs, Trust And What’s Next For Cross-Border Commerce
PayPal On Tariffs, Trust And What’s Next For Cross-Border Commerce
July 23, 2018  |  Cross Border Commerce

Every year for the last four, PayPal has released it Cross-Border Consumer Research report, an annual report card on marketplaces’ progress and a snapshot on...

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Trade War’s Ripple Effect Means Currency, Commerce, Payments Waves
Trade War’s Ripple Effect Means Currency, Commerce, Payments Waves
July 13, 2018  |  International

Amid the swirl of headlines that focus on the back and forth between China and the United States, and the continuing escalation of tariffs, the...

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JPMorgan 2Q Sees Digital Customers Up 5 Pct
JPMorgan 2Q Sees Digital Customers Up 5 Pct
July 13, 2018  |  Earnings

JPMorgan Chase reported second-quarter results that, while boosted by strong trading activity, also showed traction in its digital and mobile banking efforts. The headline numbers: Earnings...

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China Tells Lenders To Slash Rates For SMBs
China Tells Lenders To Slash Rates For SMBs
July 10, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Chinese regulators are hoping to give a boost to small business (SMBs) lending by telling banks to cut interest rates for SMB borrowers, according to...

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Rising Wages May Be A Headwind For Retailers
Rising Wages May Be A Headwind For Retailers
July 09, 2018  |  Market Conditions

As the market grapples for momentum before companies report second-quarter earnings, rising wages may prove to be a headwind: Labor Department data indicates that the...

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Amid Trade War, Reshoring Manufacturing Is No Easy (Or Cheap) Task
Amid Trade War, Reshoring Manufacturing Is No Easy (Or Cheap) Task
July 06, 2018  |  International

The trade war is here. The world’s two biggest economies — the United States and China — are slinging tariffs with haste. As widely reported,...

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US Tariffs Could Hit Retailers Hard
US Tariffs Could Hit Retailers Hard
July 06, 2018  |  Retail

Though tariffs may not be good for American retailers and consumers, according to an expert, some retail segments may be more susceptible to the effects...

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China Commerce Minister: Market Access For Foreign Investors To Widen
China Commerce Minister: Market Access For Foreign Investors To Widen
July 02, 2018  |  International

Amid the back-and-forth of a global trade war, illustrated perhaps most keenly between China and the United States, China will seek to boost market access,...

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