protectionism

IMF Chief Warns of Economic Nationalism Risks
The Economy

IMF Chief Warns of Economic Nationalism Risks

"While it is tempting to sail alone, countries must resist the siren call of self-sufficiency,” Christine Lagarde says.
By Matthew Heller | October 2, 2018
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How CFOs Can Navigate Trump’s Trade War
Strategy

How CFOs Can Navigate Trump’s Trade War

Imagine what it was like to sit in the C-suite of a U.S.-based steel distributor the day the president announced a 25% tariff on foreign-made steel.
By Brian Peccarelli | May 8, 2018
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The Price of Protectionism
Supply Chain

The Price of Protectionism

To defend some domestic industries, President Trump is ready to slap tariffs on foreign producers. But has he weighed the costs to the wider economy?
By Russ Banham | December 4, 2017
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Whirlpool Wins Battle in S. Korea Trade War
Strategy

Whirlpool Wins Battle in S. Korea Trade War

The International Trade Commission clears the way for the White House to impose trade barriers on imports of Samsung and LG washing machines.
By Matthew Heller | October 5, 2017
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IMF Boosts Growth Forecast for 2017 to 3.5%
The Economy

IMF Boosts Growth Forecast for 2017 to 3.5%

In its latest economic outlook, the fund warns that protectionist policies "threaten global economic integration and the cooperative global economic order."
By Matthew Heller | April 20, 2017
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WTO Forecasts 2.4% Growth in Trade This Year
The Economy

WTO Forecasts 2.4% Growth in Trade This Year

The organization warns that protectionist policies could "undermine higher trade growth over the next two years."
By Matthew Heller | April 13, 2017
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Square-Off: Should U.S. Trade Agreements Be Renegotiated?
Strategy

Square-Off: Should U.S. Trade Agreements Be Renegotiated?

A shakeup in global trade is coming. Will it harm or help U.S. companies?
By David Katz | March 17, 2017
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Protectionism Hits the Global CFO
Supply Chain

Protectionism Hits the Global CFO

Economic theory and experience offer little reason to believe that a move towards increased protectionism will benefit the United States.
By Bodhi Ganguli | March 17, 2017
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Trump Names China Critic as U.S. Trade Rep
The Economy

Trump Names China Critic as U.S. Trade Rep

Robert Lighthizer has argued that the U.S. “should take a much more aggressive approach in dealing with China" over trade.
By Matthew Heller | January 3, 2017
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CFOs Warily Optimistic About Trump
Tax

CFOs Warily Optimistic About Trump

On the upside: tax breaks and the post-election rally in the stock markets. On the downside: Trump’s protectionist plans and his “shock-like” statements.
By David Katz | December 13, 2016
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