The Strategic Considerations for U.S.-China Trade following the arrest of Huawei CFO.

The detainment of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou. The announcement of the “provisional detainment” of Huawei CFO came suddenly following the footsteps of a seemingly positive announcement of U.S.-China trade ties post G20 summit in Buenos Aires. Many U.S.-China trade observers are already estimating the potential derailment of the trade talks. However, if executed correctly and managed from a U.S. side, this may not derail the prospect of a negotiation as others contend….Read More Here

December 7, 2018

China’s “Made in China 2025” Policy and Impacts on the Business Environment

By Siyao Li- China’s Made in China 2025 Plan (also called “China Manufactured 2025”) has gained sizeable attention in Western countries in 2018 as western countries cry out against forced technology transfers in Joint Ventures with Chinese firms, tensions show no sign of simmering in the United States-China Trade War, and heightened…Read More Here

October 29, 2018

Steel Trade Deficit Analysis: Economic Impacts and National Security

President Trump announced a Section 232 investigation into imports of foreign steel that may be adversely affecting United States core interests. The results of this investigation could lead to increased trade restrictions on certain steel and aluminum goods that are harming U.S. national security and economic interests. Since 1980, the Department of Commerce conducted fourteen Section 232 investigations. Countries investigated include, but are not limited to, China, Russia, Brazil, Turkey, and Germany. – Cherie Walterman

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May 30, 2017