Tag: international trade
Chinese leaders pledge 'moderately loose' monetary policy, more support for slowing economy
BANGKOK -- China’s top leaders have pledged to loosen monetary policy and provide more support for the slowing economy, while Premier Li Qiang...
Europe's economy needs help. Political chaos in France and Germany means it may be slower in coming
BRUSSELS -- Even before the French and German governments collapsed, Europe’s economy had enough difficulties. Tepid growth and lagging competitiveness versus the U.S....
The EU and a South American trade bloc reach a giant trade deal after 25 years of talks
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay -- The European Union reached a blockbuster free trade agreement Friday with Brazil, Argentina and the three other South American nations...
China fine tunes economic stimulus as it braces for new US administration
BANGKOK -- China is fine-tuning policies to rev up its economy as it braces for uncertain relations with the United States under President-elect...
EU chief in Uruguay for final talks on a huge trade deal with the South American Mercosur bloc
BRUSSELS -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Uruguay Thursday for the final stages in years-long negotiations to clinch a...
Small business owners brace for Trump's proposed tariffs
Small businesses are bracing for stiff tariffs that President-elect Donald Trump has proposed as one of his first actions when he takes office....