Tag: International Trade and World Market
White House Prepares Curbs on Russia’s Access to U.S. Technology
Kevin Wolf, a partner in international trade at Akin Gump who worked in export controls under the Obama…
Russia Could Use Cryptocurrency to Mitigate U.S. Sanctions
When the United States barred Americans from doing business with Russian banks, oil and gas developers and other…
What’s at Stake for the Global Economy as Conflict Looms in Ukraine
That means an invasion could have a dual effect — slowing economic activity and raising prices.In the United…
African and European Leaders Meet Against Backdrop of Enduring Problems
BRUSSELS — European officials knew the European Union wasn’t a household name in Africa, but it was only…
Biden Administration Says China Failed Trade Commitments
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration criticized China in a new report released Wednesday morning for failing to uphold…
U.S. Temporarily Bans Avocados From Mexico, Citing Threat
Whether smeared on toast, added to a salad or topping a burrito, the avocado has become a staple…
4 Bed, 3 Bath, No Garage Door: The Unlikely Woes Holding Up Home Building
Amid all this variety, a few problems have been acute lately. Many doors contain spray-foam insulation, which has…
The Real Reason America Doesn’t Have Enough Truck Drivers
Every truck stop is like a shrine seeking to ward off the demons of fatigue. Refrigerated display cabinets…
Natural Gas Shipments, Mostly From U.S., Ease Europe’s Energy Crunch
Near the entrance to Rotterdam’s vast harbor in the Netherlands is a specialized port that is offering an…
Why Are Oil Prices So High and Will They Stay That Way?
HOUSTON — Oil prices are increasing, again, casting a shadow over the economy, driving up inflation and eroding…
I.M.F. Forecasts U.S. and China Slowdowns Will Hold Back Growth
The pandemic has changed the way people in many parts of the world spend their money, shifting funds…
Rapid Inflation Fuels Debate Over What’s to Blame: Pandemic or Policy
The price increases bedeviling consumers, businesses and policymakers worldwide have prompted a heated debate in Washington about how…