The investigation is the latest attempt by the Trump administration to shelter American companies, and technology companies particularly, by targeting trading partners. Source: NYT > Business – Ana Swanson
E.U. Signs Trade Deal With Vietnam
The deal underscores the European Union’s commitment to free trade in the face of rising trade tensions and protectionism around the world. Source: NYT > Business – Milan Schreuer
Trump Is More Vulnerable to Democratic Attacks on Trade Than You Might Think
An opening to criticize him from the right as well as the left. Source: NYT > Business – Neil Irwin
Putin and Xi Herald the Virtues of Globalism, Critiquing the U.S. on Trade
The presidents of Russia and China used an investment conference to critique what they saw as increased protectionism by the United States amid rising tensions. Source: NYT > Business – Andrew E. Kramer
Trade Wars Stoke Economic Fear as G-20 Finance Ministers Gather in Japan
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will meet China’s central bank governor in the first meeting of senior officials from the countries since trade talks broke down. Source: NYT > Business – Alan Rappeport
Trump Bets the U.S. Economy on Tariffs
A furious month of tariff threats has rattled investors and raised concerns about growth slowdowns in the United States and around the world. Source: NYT > Business – Jim Tankersley