Two Minutes in Trade

This week, the group of “BRICS” countries, which currently include Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa agreed to add six nations to its ranks, which has the potential to affect international trade and financial structures.

You may need to start shopping early as global warming is drying up the lake that feeds the Panamá Canal resulting in less thru traffic and shipping delays. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.

Everything old is new again - and the idea of assessing across the board tariffs of 10% or more is reminiscent of the Smoot-Hawley Act & look what that got us. Listen for more details on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.

Is Taco Tuesday at Risk? US-Mexico disputes over tomatoes and now corn could put a damper on Taco Tuesday!  Listen for more details on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.

Like a great tennis match, the tit-for-tat trade action between the US and China is keeping US companies on their toes. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.

Florida tomato growers give the most recent tomato suspension agreement a rotten rating. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.

Commerce reports trade with China is down 25% in the first half of 2023…but is that the whole picture?  Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.

Another bill introduced to revoke China’s NTR status. Maybe we should do a study on the implications for the US economy before we take action. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.

Is it time for Trade Promotion Authority? Congress bi-cameral and bi-partisan outrage over President saying some provisions of law are “not binding”. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.

This week, the potential for a future free trade agreement with Taiwan took a meaningful step forward. Listen for more details on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.