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)

Macy’s, JCPenney Push Back Against 25 Pct Tariffs
Macy’s, JCPenney Push Back Against 25 Pct Tariffs
June 24, 2019  |  Retail

Letters filed by department store retailers Macy’s and JCPenney, along with other companies, asked the U.S. Trade Representative to remove many footwear and apparel items...

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US-China Trade War Could Hurt Amazon Merchants
US-China Trade War Could Hurt Amazon Merchants
June 24, 2019  |  Amazon

The escalating trade war between the United States and China is leaving many Amazon merchants wondering how to keep their businesses afloat during these uncertain...

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Huawei Sues US Over Detained Telecom Equipment
Huawei Sues US Over Detained Telecom Equipment
June 24, 2019  |  Legal

Chinese telecom company Huawei Technologies has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Commerce Department over telecommunications equipment. The lawsuit centers on whether the equipment is...

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Amid eCommerce Rise, Logistics Costs Up 11.4 Pct In 2018
Amid eCommerce Rise, Logistics Costs Up 11.4 Pct In 2018
June 19, 2019  |  Delivery

A rising tide lifts all boats, and trains, and trucks….all in service of getting packages where they need to go. To that end, in the...

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Analyst: US-China Trade Resolution Could Boost Apple Value To $1T
Analyst: US-China Trade Resolution Could Boost Apple Value To $1T
June 14, 2019  |  Apple

Wedbush Securities analyst Daniel Ives said a deal to end the trade war between the United States and China could bolster Apple stock and bring...

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Uber’s IPO Blame Game
Uber’s IPO Blame Game
June 14, 2019  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

We all like to be rewarded for work and vision, for toil and trouble. For putting up money where, literally, our mouths are. If only...

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Chase, IBM CEOs Speak Out Against Trade Tariffs
Chase, IBM CEOs Speak Out Against Trade Tariffs
June 14, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Chief executive officers are continuing to raise concerns about rising global trade tensions and market volatility, reports from Yahoo Finance said Thursday (June 13). Reporters...

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New Walmart System Lets Suppliers Increase Prices
New Walmart System Lets Suppliers Increase Prices
June 13, 2019  |  Retail

Walmart has updated a tool to allow suppliers to submit cost increases related to higher U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods. The “Cost Change Scenario” tool,...

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US Ban Forces Huawei To Scrap Laptop Launch
US Ban Forces Huawei To Scrap Laptop Launch
June 12, 2019  |  International

Chinese technology company Huawei will not launch its new laptop due to restrictions put on the purchasing of U.S. parts by the American government, according...

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