Sentences with phrase «retaliatory trade action»

BEIJING The Chinese industry body which recommended targeting scrap aluminium in retaliatory trade action against the United States is already exploring what other measures could be taken, an official said on Monday.

Mr. Trump's announcement came despite months of heavy pushback from American companies that use metals in their products, like automakers and food packagers, and foreign officials, who warned that tariffs would strain relations and could prompt retaliatory trade actions.

«But a strong majority of participants viewed the prospect of retaliatory trade actions by other countries» as a downside risk.

Hello Professor, I am hearing a lot about the potential for retaliatory trade actions by the U.S. as a result of its Section 301 investigation into Chinese trade practices, i.e., forced transfers of IP and know - how, refusal to allow U.S. companies to invest in and own Chinese assets, etc..

«But a strong majority of participants viewed the prospect of retaliatory trade actions by other countries» as a downside risk.

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The prospect of tariffs has created deep concerns in Canada, the No. 1 supplier of both steel and aluminum to the U.S. Ottawa has hinted at retaliatory action, as have the European Union and Mexico, in what could become an all - out trade war.

This is just the second move in what analysts fear could be a series of retaliatory actions leading to a slowing of international trade, which could have a serious drag on the US economy.

Canada has hinted at retaliatory action, as have the European Union and Mexico in what could morph into a global trade war.

«If the U.S. does take protectionist measures, then other countries are likely to take justifiable retaliatory actions against U.S. companies that have an advantage... in fields such as finance and high - tech, leading to a tit - for - tat trade war that benefits no one,» it said.

Investors are worried that recent tariffs implemented by Trump on steel and aluminum imports could result in retaliatory actions from U.S. trading partners, including China and the European Union.

Trade wars are a particularly unnerving prospect for many exporters in other countries, since retaliatory actions can spiral out of control.

Experts worry that the United States» actions could ignite a trade war, noting that Chinese economic officials have a keen understanding of the American system and are good at designing targeted retaliatory measures against American agricultural products and other exports.

«There obviously has been some concern expressed, and it's consistent with that which has been widely reported across the country in regards to supply - chain disruption, retaliatory action by trading partners, the lack of ability to secure supply chains that allow them to operate,» he said.