Articles related to "Tariffs"
China's Unfair Auto Parts Tariffs
American and European Union trade lawyers win their case charging China with breaking a promise to exempt auto parts from Chinese tariffs.
• china’s unfair auto parts tariffs
• european union trade lawyers
• wealthy chinese buyers
• chinese car demand
• chinese import duty
India Invests In Lower Tariffs
Total Indian exports & imports now exceed US$350 billion, a statistic that verifies India's growing importance in global trade.
• india tariffs
• free trade india
• trade partners india
• exports india
• imports india
"FIGHTING BOB" LA FOLLETTE, PART II
Senator La Follette ran for President five times, but never won. He did capture 16.5% of the popular vote in 1924, but carried only one state. In this article, we will look at the presidential campaigns of this fascinating politician, and see how he affected our political history.
• la follette
• coolidge
• taft
• roosevelt
• progressive
The First Parties, Part I
The first two parties differed on basic philosophy about mankind, politics and the nature of government. At least you know what each party stood for, even if you disagreed.
• federalist
• democratic-republican
• party
• tariff
• democracy
China Free Trade A Joke
America, Europe and Canada file a joint complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) challenging China's illegal tariffs
• china's automobile imports
• chinese automobile imports
• china's tariff on automobiles
• china's levy on automobiles
• foreign automobile makers in china
A Softwood Shaft
In time for George Bush's 60th birthday on July 6 and Prime Minister Harper's Washington visit, the July 1 softwood deal is far from a gift to Canada's timber industry.
• softwood lumber deal
• softwood timber deal
• united states deal
• canada deal
• united states and canada lumber trade
Canada's Trade Follies
In the past 5 years, Canada has signed only one free-trade agreement - with Costa Rica (population 4.3 million, GDP US$20 billion). Is Canada too complacent to compete?
• softwood lumber deal
• softwood timber deal
• united states deal
• canada deal
• united states and canada lumber trade
Chester A. Arthur in Office
Chester A. Arthur, 21st President of the United States, proved himself to be far more independent and above reproach than his opponents could have anticipated.
• chester a. arthur
• 21st president
• presidents of the united states
• stalwarts and half-breeds
• political patronage
"FIGHTING BOB" LA FOLLETTE, PART I
Robert La Follette was the most effective progressives of the Progressive Era. Many of the reforms he fought for were enacted, including primaries, graduated income tax and regulation of corporations. Yet, he was his own worst enemy. In this article, we will examine this fascinating man's early career.
• la follette
• coolidge
• taft
• wilson
• roosevelt
A TALE OF TWO TICKETS, PART I
In 1840, The Whigs placed a Democrat on the ticket to attract more votes. They won the election, but soon regretted their choice. Read to learn what went wrong in the first of two such mixed tickets.
• whig
• democrat
• democratic
• harrison
• tyler
Brazilian Import Regulations
This export cheat sheet targeting South America's largest economy describes formal trade documents, certificates, labels, import duties, sales taxes and tariffs.
• brazilian import regulations
• south america’s largest economy
• mercosul
• cet
• commercial invoices
Capping US Farm Subsidies
If the U.S. agrees to reduce US$23 billion in annual farm subsidies, the World Trade Organization will regain credibility as a mediator of international trade disputes.
• capping us farm subsidies
• agricultural tariffs
• global trade talks doha
• farmers in developing countries
• world trade organization (wto)
Chinese Import Regulations
Given the complex inspection, certification and labelling requirements in place for imports into China, why aren't similar regulations imposed on Chinese exports?
• chinese import regulations
• production facilities
• china’s ministry of commerce (mofcom)
• product inspections
• pest-free certification
First Parties, Part III
The basic differences between the two original parties could not be resolved through the normal political process. These incompatible views of government were evantually resolved by the Civil War. See what led to this inevitable conflict.
• federalist
• democratic-republican
• states' rights
• nullification
• kentucky resolution
HENRY CLAY: THE GREAT COMPROMISER, PART III
Henry Clay became the leader of the opposition to Jackson and the Democratic Party. In 1840, with his party almost guaranteed to win, he was denied the nomination. He got the nomination in 1844. While in the Senate, he crafted another Great Compomise which avoided armed conflict over the tariff issue and nullification.
• clay
• jackson
• van buren
• national republican
• whig
The Politics of James K. Polk
James K. Polk entered the office of the President as heir apparent to Andrew Jackson's Democratic party after the miserable failure of the Whigs under William Henry Harri
• james k polk
• american presidents
• best presidents in us history
• annexation of texas
• mexican american war
The Washington Administration: It's the Economy, Stupid! (Part I)
George Washington had a most eventful administration. In this series, we will examine and explore the main events of his presidency. In this first article, we examine the establishment of a strong centralized economy.
• washington
• hamilton
• jefferson
• knox
• randolph
Inventing the Good Neighbor Policy
By the 1920s Americans looked for a new, kinder foreign policy. Presidents Harding and Hoover would bring an end to the "Big Stick" era with the "Good Neighbor" Policy.
• president hoover
• president roosevelt
• big stick policy
• gunboat diplomacy
• good neighbor policy
The Presidency of John Quincy
From the beginning, John Quincy Adams faced an uphill battle as President. He was never quite able to prove wrong those who viewed his Presidency as being "illegitimate.
• john quincy adams
• the american presidency
• the american system
• corrupt bargain
• henry clay
The Rocky Road to Ratification - Part I
September is US Constitution month at Suite 101 and at the New Hampshire topic. Join me each week of September as I explore the issues and intrigues scattered on the rocky road to ratification!
• ratification
• keystone
• us constitution
• nh constitution
• constitutional convention
The Rocky Road to Ratification - Part II
What made a New Hampshire Federalist? What were their issues? Join me to find out.
• ratification
• keystone
• us constitution
• nh constitution
• constitutional convention
The Rocky Road to Ratification - Part III
Political maneuvering and sensational attacks in the newspapers weren't invented by modern-day politicians. Join me to learn about New Hampshire's rocky road to ratification.
• ratification
• keystone
• us constitution
• nh constitution
• constitutional convention
The Rocky Road to Ratification - Part IV
Join me on this final leg of the journey to discover how New Hampshire became the State that made a nation.
• ratification
• keystone
• us constitution
• nh constitution
• constitutional convention
Food Prices Continue to Increase
Due in part to climate change effects and various underlying factors, a perfect storm has been created in regards to food inflation. Lower supplies mean higher prices.
• biofuels
• ethanol
• biodeisel
• inflation
• food
South Korea Deals With America
After 14 months of tough negotiations, George Bush and Roh Moo-hyun sign a free trade treaty that loosens trade restrictions from automobiles to beef to Hollywood movies.
• south korea deals with america
• korea free trade agreement
• united states-korea exports & imports
• world's tenth-largest economy
• george bush and roh moo-hyun sign
Top Cocoa Chocolate Exporters
While worldwide demand for chocolate is expected to grow 15% over the next 5 years, cocoa bean exporters pray for big harvests & higher cocoa prices.
• top cocoa chocolate exporters
• cocoa beans
• chocolate companies
• worldwide demand for chocolate
• cocoa bean exporters
World's Top Free Trade Country
With a population of 108 million, Mexico conducts more than 90% of its exports and imports under free trade agreements.
• mexico free trade
• free trade mexico
• country with most free trade
• trade treaties mexico
• world's top free trade nation
Grover Cleveland's Second Term
Finally defeating Benjamin Harrison on his second attempt, Grover Cleveland returned to the White House, but times had changed.
• president grover cleveland
• panic of 1893
• american depression
• silver coinage
• bimetalism
President Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison's four years in the office of President has been largely forgotten in the century since. His legacy is mixed, despite a strong legislative agenda.
• benjamin harrison
• sherman antitrust act
• sherman silver purchase act
• mckinley tariff
• william mckinley
President Cleveland's First Term
Grover Cleveland's first term as President of the United States saw him attempting to reform the Federal Government, though he did little legistlating.
• president grover cleveland
• gold standard
• protective tariff
• bland allison silver purchase act
• mayor of buffalo
President Wilson's First Term
The first half of Woodrow Wilson's 8 years in office focused on Domestic policies such as the tariff, the money issue, and antitrust legislation, along with keeping Ameri
• woodrow wilson
• clayton antitrust act of 1914
• election of 1916
• charles evan hughes
• underwood tariff
President Wilson's Second Term
Woodrow Wilson had no choice but to send America to war in 1917, though he did so in hopes that he could perhaps prevent all such wars in the world's future.
• woodrow wilson
• world war i
• german submarine warfare
• league of nations
• treaty of versaille
The Presidency of William McKinley
Before his assassination in 1901, William McKinley found a good deal of success in the office of the President, being the first incumbent since Ulysses S. Grant to win re
• president william mckinley
• the gilded age
• the progressive age
• spanish-american war
• sinking of the uss maine
The Presidency of William Taft
Theodore Roosevelt's plan to place William Taft into the Presidency as a hand-picked successor did not turn out as well as he had hoped, as Taft had a mind of his own.
• william howard taft
• payne aldrich act
• tariff issue
• interstate commerce commision
• progressive republican party
The Rise of William McKinley
William McKinley, the Ohioan who would later become President, began his life in politics early, and lived much of his life in service to his country.
• president william mckinley
• canton ohio
• united states civil war
• rutherford b hayes
• mckinley tariff
Trademarks Block Chinese Exports
As a defense against low-cost manufactured goods from China, trademark lawsuits are proving to be a more effective international trade strategy than high tariffs.
• trademarks block chinese exports
• zippo lawsuit decision bans
• international trade strategy
• copycat lighters import
• manufacturing court decision
William Taft on the Supreme Court
When President Harding appointed William Howard Taft to the Supreme Court in 1920, he helped him to fulfill a lifelong dream.
• william howard taft
• payne aldrich act
• tariff issue
• interstate commerce commision
• progressive republican party