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EU and U.S. officials meet to talk trade
Mar 5, 2019
The trade talks will be held in Washington on Wednesday. Last year, a dispute between the two parties erupted over cars — the Trump administration demanded that the Europeans cut their 10 percent import tariff on American vehicles. In July, a trans-Atlantic truce was reached. But the dispute has since widened beyond cars, and that […]
As Britain plans to leave the EU, automakers plan to leave Britain
Feb 21, 2019
Some foreign automakers are abandoning their U.K. operations, resulting in job losses and further uncertainty.
As Brexit approaches, some Brits are stocking up
Feb 15, 2019
Concerns over possible shortages have some Britons preparing for the worst.
How much Brexit uncertainty can the global economy take?
by
Scott Tong
Jan 16, 2019
The turmoil of Brexit continued today with a no-confidence vote attempting to oust Prime Minister Theresa May. She survived by a margin of 19 votes. But the Brexit storm is hardly contained. It remains an uneasy, potentially expensive complication at a time when the world may not be able to afford it. So at what […]
British Prime Minister May wins no-confidence vote, but is still beset by Brexit
Jan 16, 2019
The narrow victory comes a day after her European Union divorce deal was rejected.
U.K. lawmakers reject Brexit deal in 432-202 vote
Jan 15, 2019
Uncertainty lies ahead of the planned British exit from the European Union on March 29.
U.S. space economy set to blast off in 2019
by
Molly Wood
Jan 2, 2019
Will America be leading the way?
For public good, not for profit.
London's financial industry watches but says little on Brexit
Dec 10, 2018
The U.K.'s most profitable industry is cautious about airing its views on Brexit.
Brexit in turmoil as May postpones Parliament vote on it
Dec 10, 2018
British Prime Minister Theresa May said she would seek “assurances” from the EU and bring the Brexit deal back to Parliament, but did not set a new date for the vote.
Here's why trade talks between the US and EU are slow
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Amy Scott
Oct 18, 2018
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross was in Brussels this week, talking trade with the European Commission. And apparently things aren’t going so well. Back in July, the United States agreed to hold off on its threat to slap tariffs on European auto imports while the two sides negotiate a larger trade deal. Three months later, both […]