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Trump Tariff War Sends U.S. Retailers on Buying Binge

December 21, 2018

Reuters

In the nearly 40 years she has spent in trade, Amy Magnus has never seen retailers hoarding so much inventory.

Europe Has A Lot to Lose in U.S.-China Trade War

December 19, 2018

Bloomberg

Europe will be a loser should U.S.-China relations deteriorate further, even if some companies stand to benefit.

Winner Winner, Pork Dinner? Applebee’s Triumphs in Trump's Trade War

December 14, 2018

Bloomberg

President Trump’s tough stance on trade has led U.S. farmers to lose a lot of overseas business, but at home, it may turn into a win for diners ordering baby-back ribs.

Amazon, Walmart Are Challenging FreshDirect's NYC Grocery Supremacy

December 14, 2018

Bloomberg

For many years, FreshDirect has ruled the online grocery business in a city where most people don’t own cars.

China Makes Good on Pledge to Buy U.S. Soybeans

December 13, 2018

Bloomberg

China resumed buying U.S. soybeans, bringing some relief to farmers in Donald Trump’s heartland as President Xi Jinping works toward a trade deal with his American counterpart.

U.S. Producer Prices Exceeded Estimates in November

December 12, 2018

Bloomberg

U.S. producer prices rose in November on advances in foods and transportation services, while a measure of underlying costs accelerated.

Impact on Travel Continues From Winter Storm Diego, Killing One Trucker

December 12, 2018

FreightWaves

The worst has passed, but hundreds of thousands of people in the South will have to deal with the effects of Winter Storm Diego the rest of the week.

U.S. Automakers to Trump: Push Japan Harder

December 11, 2018

Bloomberg

A trade group urged the Trump administration to hold off further opening the American market to Japanese cars until Tokyo shows it’s committed to returning the favor.

Tobacco Farmers Are Getting Closer to Cannabis Switch

December 11, 2018

Bloomberg

The maker of Marlboro cigarettes made a $1.8bn investment in global cannabis company Cronos Group amid pressure to find new growth avenues.

Once-Profitable Holiday Trash Surge Could Now Bury Struggling Recyclers

December 10, 2018

Bloomberg

Americans generate 25 percent more trash during the holidays and, historically, that’s been a gift to the companies that sell it to recycling processors overseas.