Supply Chain Research

A phase one trade deal between the U.S. and China is, finally, imminent. Press reports suggest the U.S. may reduce existing tariff rates and postpone further coverage extensions while China may make firm commitments on agricultural purchases, intellectual property protections and financial market access. Should China not deliver on its commitments the tariff program could snap back into place. The tariff roll-back could reduce the economic impact of the trade war. List three products were initially subject to 10% duties in Sept. 2018, leading to a 25.5% year over year drop in imports in ...