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DHL's CEO on tariffs, economic protectionism and Germany's economy
by
Leanna Byrne
and Meredith Garretson
Sep 3, 2024
"Trade barriers drive inflation," explained Tobias Meyer, CEO of the German logistics company DHL Group.
How cooling U.S. GDP growth affects the global economy
May 30, 2024
The annual expansion was revised down to 1.3%. That could indicate softening elsewhere, including trade partners like Canada and China.
Big cargo ships are more efficient. And more risky.
by
Justin Ho
Mar 27, 2024
Cargo ships have grown since the Francis Scott Key Bridge was built. Collisions have greater impact, physically and economically.
China's economy has "downshifted fundamentally over the past couple of years"
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Feb 13, 2024
"If we have a China that's growing more slowly, there's less opportunity" globally, says economist Adam Posen.
Global trade in goods seems set to pick up, WTO says
by
Justin Ho
Nov 27, 2023
Demand for electric vehicles is a big driver of the revival.
WTO cuts its forecast for 2023's global trade growth in half
Oct 6, 2023
The World Trade Organization predicted trade would grow by 1.7% in 2023. It's been revised to 0.8% due in part to stubborn inflation.
Why U.S. agricultural exports are down almost 20% from last year
by
Justin Ho
Sep 29, 2023
In August, agricultural exports were about 20% lower than the same time a year ago, according to the Commerce Department. That's because export volumes have fallen, and ag prices are coming off of recent highs.
For public good, not for profit.
U.S., Europe work to hammer out new agreement on tariffs
Sep 8, 2023
Remember those steel and aluminum tariffs that were supposed to target China but also pulled in Europe and Canada? Most of them still exist.
Panama Canal faces uncertain future because of climate change, drought
by
Ali Budner
Jul 31, 2023
Six percent of all global trade passes through the canal’s 50-mile stretch of water. New passage restrictions could particularly harm the U.S. economy — since it's the nation that uses the trade route most.
Running a fair trade business means investing in both people and products
by
Anais Amin
Oct 10, 2022
“Your purchasing power is really a force for positive change," says Julio Zegarra-Ballon, owner of Zee Bee Market in St. Louis.