US Economic Growth Slowed In 2019, Hit By Trade Wars
The US economy in 2019 expanded by the slowest rate since President Donald Trump took office as worsening trade friction…
US, China Sign ‘Momentous’ Trade Deal
The United States and China signed a truce in their trade war on Wednesday after nearly two years of tensions,…
US-China Trade Tensions Loom, Even After Phase-One Deal
While the phase-one trade deal between the United States and China aims to harmonise the world’s two largest economies, it will not resolve…
US To Keep Tariffs On Chinese Goods Until Phase 2 Deal
The United States, the European Union and Japan have agreed to new global trade rules that aim to curtail subsidies…
China Trade Surplus With US Dropped 8.5% To $296b In 2019
China’s trade surplus with the United States narrowed last year as the world’s two biggest economies exchanged punitive tariffs…
Stock Rally Stalls Ahead Of U.S-China Trade Deal
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Equity markets traded little changed globally on Tuesday as investors awaited the signing of the China-U.S.…
China Trade Surplus With US Dropped 8.5% to $296b In 2019
China’s trade surplus with the United States narrowed last year as the world’s two biggest economies exchanged punitive tariffs in…
Firms In China Remain Wary Despite US Trade Deal
Washington and Beijing may be ready to sign a preliminary trade agreement, but companies in China are not taking any…
Facing US Trade Uncertainty, China Seeks Closer Ties
China made overtures on trade to Japan and South Korea and offered support for an infrastructure initiative as it hosted…
APC, PDP Trade Words Over 2019 Campaign Funds
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the APC to come clean on allegations in the public space that it…
US-China Trade Deal Gets Tepid Reception
US officials announced a truce in the trade war with China with much fanfare, but economists and trade experts call…
Nigeria Records Trade Surplus In Q3, Imports Drop
Nigeria’s external merchandise trade rose to ₦9.19 trillion in the third quarter of the year (Q3, 2019) compared to ₦8.61…