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, 2017Trade News Updates
Trade Gap Narrows to 11-Month Low as Exports Increase
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, 2017US 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, 2017Narrowing 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, 2017Global 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, 2017US 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, 2017Trade 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, 2017Global Trade Growth Is About to Roll Over
Signs are pointing to a looming slowdown in global trade growth, according to Morgan Stanley.
May 3, 2017Analysis: 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, 2017Trade 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.
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