Posts in category: Commerce

Trump's proposed tariffs spark concern as U.S. businesses anticipate higher costs for companies and consumers while yielding questionable domestic benefits.

Trump’s Tariffs: Targeting Imports But Impacting Americans

December 3, 2024

by Eliana Pisons Business China Commerce EU Japan Trade USA

| By Eliana Pisons | Trump’s proposed tariffs spark concern as U.S. businesses anticipate higher costs for companies and consumers while yielding questionable domestic benefits.

As BRICS nations aim to challenge US dollar dominance, the group faces complex economic realities and geopolitical hurdles in their ambitious de-dollarization efforts.

Ambition vs. Realities In BRICS Challenge To Dollar Dominance

November 18, 2024

by Akhilesh Nalam Banking BRICS Business Commerce Finance USA

| By Akhilesh Nalam | As BRICS nations aim to challenge US dollar dominance, the group faces complex economic realities and geopolitical hurdles in their ambitious de-dollarization efforts.

Janet Yellen visits China in second visit in the past year. Photo Credit: US Embassy - China

Stabilizing US-China Relations: Janet Yellen’s Strategic Visit to China

April 14, 2024

by Linyi Zheng Asia China Commerce Trade USA

| By Linyi Zheng | Amid dynamic Sino-American relations, the recent visit to China by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen aimed to stabilize relations between the world’s two largest economies.

Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse Aftermath. (Photo Credit: NTSB)

Baltimore Bridge Disaster A Catalyst For Urgent Infrastructure Overhaul

April 5, 2024

by Eliana Pisons Commerce Infrastructure Sustainability Transportation USA

| By Eliana Pisons | The collapse of Baltimore’s Key Bridge sent shockwaves through the city’s bustling port, disrupting business and raising resiliency and safety concerns about aging infrastructure.