Lowering tariffs between the US and China
Chinese and Americans have partially buried the war axe on tariffs. The 145% rate on Chinese products entering the US is lowered to 30% and the 125% rate for US…
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The US-UK trade deal is primarily political
The trade deal between the United States and the United Kingdom was announced as the event. British goods entering the United States will be subject to a 10% tariff, as…
Oil prices fall
The price of oil is around $60 a barrel, a drop of just over 20% compared to the 2024 average. There are three dimensions to understanding the trend of oil…
Understanding the impact of US tariff measures
Donald Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on products from Mexico and Canada and 10% on Chinese products. This is a first step.There are several points to emphasize. 1- During the…
A new international order is emerging
A few days before Donald Trump’s arrival at the White House, the feeling shared by all is that the international balance is going to be upset.The global dynamic has long…
Chinese growth rethought by the authorities
For many months, since its exit from confinement, the Chinese economy has been worrying. Its growth is weaker and it is worrying because without resolving the imbalance in the real…
The changing globalization
Globalization is the framework that has long agreed to understand the world and its evolution.Since the fall of the Berlin Wall, there is the idea of a world that would gain in…
Growth and inflation in China argue for a very accommodative monetary policy
The slowdown in growth and the very low inflation in China will lead to the implementation of a very accommodating monetary policy. This has already started and will continue throughout…