US protectionism

EU criticizes Trump's economic policy: report

EghtesadOnline: The European Union’s economic and financial committee has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s economic policy and is worried that his efforts to boost protectionism pose…
2017-09-10 07:02
EU, Japan seal free trade in signal to Trump

EghtesadOnline: Japan and the European Union agreed a free trade pact on Thursday to create the world's biggest open economic area and signal resistance to what they see as U.S. President Donald…
2017-07-06 20:51
Japan, EU on cusp of free trade agreement after U.S. TPP rebuff

EghtesadOnline: Japan and the European Union are on the cusp of a wide-ranging free trade agreement that could help blunt the forces of protectionism sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump's…
2017-07-02 08:51
Draghi Worries About U.S. Protectionism as Euro Area Strengthens

EghtesadOnline: Mario Draghi has become the latest European policy maker to tell the U.S. that it might be heading down the wrong path on trade.
2017-05-30 05:14
U.S. Stocks Near Records, Canadian Dollar Weakens

EghtesadOnline: U.S. stocks rose toward all-time highs as earnings from Caterpillar Inc. to McDonald’s Corp. bolstered optimism in the economy. Canada’s dollar led export currencies lower as…
2017-04-25 16:58
China clamps down on excess steel as Japan decries Trump 'protectionism'

EghtesadOnline: Twenty-nine Chinese steel firms have had their licenses revoked as Beijing kept up its campaign to tackle overcapacity in the sector and days after U.S. President Donald Trump…
2017-04-24 13:22
Manufacturing growth caps strong first quarter, led by China

EghtesadOnline: Factories across Europe and much of Asia posted another month of solid growth in March, rounding off a strong quarter for manufacturers, even though exporters fear a rise in U.S.…
2017-04-03 13:21
Trump Policy Travails Could Boost the Appeal of Asia's Markets

EghtesadOnline: It’s becoming increasingly clear that President Donald Trump will face difficulties implementing his agenda, despite the “unified” Republican control of the executive and legislative…
2017-03-27 12:38
Protectionism worry drags on stocks, dollar hits six-week low

EghtesadOnline: The U.S. dollar slumped to a six-week low on Monday on worries over a dovish Federal Reserve, while U.S. and European stock markets dipped amid concerns about G20 financial leaders'…
2017-03-20 22:59
China prepares to counter any U.S. trade penalties: sources

EghtesadOnline: China's government has been seeking advice from its think-tanks and policy advisers on how to counter potential trade penalties from U.S. President Donald Trump, getting ready…
2017-03-20 22:56
G-20 Drops Anti-Protectionist Pledge as Price of U.S. Assent

EghtesadOnline: Finance chiefs of the world’s largest economies set aside a pledge to avoid protectionism and signed up to a fudged statement on trade instead, in response to the Trump administration’…
2017-03-19 12:28
The Trump Trade Threat Could Unite the Rest of the World, EU Official Says

EghtesadOnline: U.S. President Donald Trump’s protectionist stance may propel Asian, Middle Eastern and Latin American economic powers into market-opening alliances with the European Union, a…
2017-03-06 05:13
Exports prop up Japan fourth quarter GDP growth, U.S. protectionist risks loom

EghtesadOnline: Japan's economy grew for a fourth straight quarter in the final three months of last year as a weaker yen supported exports, but tepid private consumption and the risks of rising…
2017-02-13 05:46
Amazon warns that trade protectionism could hurt business

EghtesadOnline: Amazon.com Inc warned on Friday that government actions to bolster domestic companies against foreign competition could hurt its business, in a possible reference to U.S. President…
2017-02-12 05:40
Trade war between China and the U.S. is a lose-lose - state media

EghtesadOnline: A trade war between China and the United States would harm both countries, the overseas edition of the state run People's Daily said on Wednesday, reflecting concerns over the…
2017-01-25 06:59
Dollar on defensive, Asia stocks subdued amid U.S. trade unease

EghtesadOnline: The dollar was under pressure in Asia on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump's focus on trade protectionism fueled suspicions his administration might seek a competitive advantage…
2017-01-24 05:22
Dollar slips after Trump's protectionist address, Asia shares resilient

EghtesadOnline: The dollar slipped broadly on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump struck a protectionist tone in his inauguration speech, offsetting optimism that he will follow through…
2017-01-23 05:10
Dollar Declines, Gold Gains With Industrial Metals

EghtesadOnline: The dollar slumped after Donald Trump in his first days in office offered little news on his plans to boost growth while stirring concerns over protectionism. Metals and Asian…
2017-01-23 04:51
Trump’s Tough Talk Further Rattles World Capitals on Day One

EghtesadOnline: Donald Trump invoked the image of a U.S. plagued by weak borders, lopsided alliances and bad trade deals in an inauguration speech that hammered on his “America First” view of…
2017-01-21 04:36
IMF warns wave of U.S. protectionism would offset any stimulus gains

EghtesadOnline: Protectionist policies from the new U.S. administration of President Donald Trump will probably have a negative impact on the economy, overshadowing any positive gains from economic…
2017-01-20 15:26
World Should Prepare for US Policy Shift

EghtesadOnline: International Monetary Fund’s chief economist suggested the world economy prepare for shift in US policy and warned of possible rising protectionism following exchange rate fluctuation…
2016-12-22 10:33