Trade News Updates

Business, Logistics

Trade Gap Narrows to 11-Month Low as Exports Increase

Improving global demand and a weaker dollar are helping boost U.S. exports, with the trade deficit narrowing to an 11-month low in August, Commerce Department data showed Oct. 5.

October 5, 2017
Government, Business, Logistics, TCA

Second Round of NAFTA Talks Ends With Major Issues Unresolved

Representatives of the United States, Mexico and Canada declared progress but unveiled no breakthroughs at the conclusion Sept. 5 of a second round of talks to revise the North American Free Trade Agreement

September 6, 2017
Government, Business, Logistics

US Pursuing Aggressive Timeline for Wrapping Up NAFTA Talks

The U.S. is heading into the first round of talks on an updated North American Free Trade Agreement with an aggressive timeline for completing talks with Mexico and Canada, a Trump administration official said.

August 15, 2017
Business

Narrowing of US Trade Deficit in June Shows Export Swing

Americas trade deficit narrowed to an eight-month low in June, helped by the biggest outflow of goods and services since the end of 2014, a positive signal for the economy entering the third quarter, Commerce Department data showed Aug. 4.

August 4, 2017
Government, Business

Global Trade Rebounds Despite Trumps Protectionist Threats

Donald Trumps election as U.S. president sparked warnings of damaging trade wars and an end to globalization as we know it. So far, those predictions havent played out.

July 6, 2017
Government, Business, Logistics

US Seeks NAFTA Changes

The Trump administration is moving to renegotiate terms of the North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico, and a request from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative for comments on how to proceed has drawn a plea from the trucking industry to reshape, but not scuttle the landmark trade deal.

June 19, 2017
Business

Trade Gap Narrower Than Forecast as Service Exports Rise

The U.S. trade deficit was narrower than forecast in March as record exports of services partly cushioned a drop in merchandise shipments, Commerce Department data showed May 4.

May 4, 2017
Business

Global Trade Growth Is About to Roll Over

Signs are pointing to a looming slowdown in global trade growth, according to Morgan Stanley.

May 3, 2017
Business

Analysis: What's Really Driving the Trade Deficit With China

Before President Trump can shrink America's lopsided trade deficits with China or anyone else he first must recognize what's driving them.

April 4, 2017
Business

Trade Deficit in US Narrows in February to Four-Month Low

The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in February to a four-month low as imports declined and exports improved amid a brighter outlook for global manufacturing, Commerce Department data showed April 4.

April 4, 2017