Tag: trade

Trump’s China Trade Conversations May End Up Like All Previous Deals Since 2006

US-China Trade Talks: A New Chapter? The recent trade discussions between the US and China wrapped up in London on June 10th and seem to be shaping up differently from past encounters. The saying goes, “It’s not this time,” but perhaps things are shifting. Washington has been under significant pressure, and the context surrounding these […]

Alabama Petroleum and Convenience Marketers is the first significant trade group to support Tuberville for Governor.

Alabama Oil and Convenience Marketers Endorse Tuberville for Governor The Petroleum and Convenience Marketers of Alabama, representing over 200 oil marketers and convenience store operators statewide, has become the first significant industry group to back U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville in his campaign for Governor of Alabama, announced on Wednesday. Following the launch of Tuberville’s nationally […]

7 Updates: Trade conflict resumes; Marshall joins Senate race; Alabama media and their Democrats face irrelevance; and more …

7 Things to Know 7. House Republicans supporting President Donald Trump’s idea for a “Big Beautiful Building” are considering how to handle the Democratic opposition regarding what they’re calling “cut.” It seems there’s a requirement for adults to prove they’re working at least 80 hours or engaging in “community service.” Interestingly, support for this idea […]

Canada Concedes on Important Tax After Trump Ends Trade Negotiations

Canada Withdraws Digital Services Tax Amid Trade Negotiations with the U.S. On Sunday, Canada announced the withdrawal of its Digital Services Tax (DST) as it aims to resume trade discussions with the U.S. government. Finance Minister François Philippe Champagne noted that the tax would be rescinded in hopes of fostering a comprehensive trade agreement beneficial […]

Head of Global Business at Commerce joins national trade association board

Christina Stimpson, the Chief Executive Officer of the Alabama Department of Commerce’s Global Business Office, has recently been appointed to the board of the State International Development Organization (SIDO). This organization focuses on enhancing international trade and export initiatives for various U.S. states and territories. This appointment effectively positions Alabama at the center of national […]

Trump Locks In China Trade Deal, Keeps Pressure On Beijing

The Trump administration has finalized its trade agreement with China but has not yet lifted its measures, Bloomberg News reported Thursday evening. The deal cements a commitment from Beijing to export rare earth materials essential to US manufacturing, said Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Bloomberg. However, Lutnick has made it clear that only after China begins […]

Brit Hume Says US Has Something ‘In Our Favor’ To Outlast China In Trade Fight

Britthume appeared on Fox News on Monday, saying the US has important advantages in escalating trade standoffs with China. China defendant The US warned that tariff abuse and that it would retaliate against countries that engage in trade deals with Washington, DC at Beijing’s expense. When featured in the “Special Report with Brett Bayer,” Hume […]

China, Vietnam Sign Dozens Of New Deals Strengthening Ties As Trump Works To Renegotiate Trade

Chinese national president Xi Jinping signed dozens of cooperation agreements with Vietnam on Monday to deepen regional economic ties and blunt the impact of wiping out US tariffs that have shook a heavy economy. The deal concluded during XI’s province’s visit to Hanoi focuses on streamlining supply chains and building cross-border rail infrastructure, and building […]