The prices have climbed to their highest level since 2011, according to a U.N. index. It could cause social unrest “on a widespread scale,” one expert said.
Author: Ana Swanson
Biden’s China Dilemma: How to Enforce Trump’s Trade Deal
The Biden administration must decide whether to enforce a Trump-era trade deal that has not fulfilled its promise.
Crunch at Ports May Mean Crisis for Family Farms
Backlogs and cancellations are hitting American growers as costs rise, profits slump and overseas customers shop elsewhere.
European Steel Plan Shows Biden’s Bid to Merge Climate and Trade Policy
A potential agreement on steel trade provides the clearest look yet at how the Biden administration plans to implement a trade policy that is both protectionist and progressive
The U.S. blacklists the NSO Group, an Israeli spyware firm.
NSO and three other companies were added to a list that blocks foreign companies from buying certain types of sensitive American technology without a license.
Global Shipping Delays Loom Over Retailers for the Holidays
The travails of a Chicago fishing company’s advent calendar highlight the supply chain hurdles for businesses trying to deliver items in time for the holidays.
Global Shipping Delays Loom Over Retailers for the Holidays
The travails of a Chicago fishing company’s advent calendar highlight the supply chain hurdles for businesses trying to deliver items in time for the holidays.
U.S. Renews Its Support for Trade Group It Once Made a Punching Bag
Trade Representative Katherine Tai outlined her vision for the battered World Trade Organization, saying the U.S. wanted to re-engage and see it address working people’s concerns.
U.S. and Europe Announce New Trade Cooperation, but Disputes Linger
A new trade and technology partnership aims to counter China, but tensions over issues like metal tariffs remain.