trade war


Trump Tariff ‘Wars’ Having Minimal Economic Impact in U.S.

FMI’s commentary on the fears and realities about the Trump tariffs.

Supplier Bottlenecks Reflect Strong Growth, Not Trade Panic

FMI’s commentary on supplier delivery bottlenecks and potential distortions from new tariffs.

The Trump 'Trade Wars' Timelines

FMI’s review of the timeline for the Trump “trade wars.”

Trump's Trade War: Modest Drag Near-Term, But Long-Term Benefit for U.S.

FMI’s commentary on the likely macro costs -- and benefits -- of President Trump’s trade ‘war’ strategy.

FMI February 2017 Economic and Investment Outlook

FMI's complete February 2017 Economic & Investment Outlook.

December 2016 TOE

Rick's December 016 issue of the Oriental Economist covers following topics, Rust Belt voters won’t like the consequences of trade war - Be careful what you wish for, Putin ‘flips the table’ -Trepidation over Trump, NAFTA and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross - Can Ross restrain Trump? Japan auto parts firm relies on NAFTA, Proposals to increase electoral power of the young - ‘Silver democracy’.