Investigaciones de Panjiva

Two Trade Wars, a Rate War and Four Tariff Reactions

May 20, 2019

Last week saw a tumult of trade policy activity including: a worsening of the U.S.-China trade war, with little sign of renewed talks; the declaration by the U.S. that car imports are a security threat, souring relations with the EU; USMCA’s ratification became more likely following a re... Read more →

Tariff Quote Watch: Electrical Engineers’ Tariff Worries Getting Charged Up

May 6, 2019

With nearly two-fifths of companies having reported 1Q earnings it’s clear from management comments that trade policy is being mentioned less than in the prior quarter. In aggregate 21.5% of calls since Apr. 1 included a mention of tariffs or Brexit, down from 23.3% in three months to Ma... Read more →

Brexit Watch: Netgear Geared Up For No-Deal Exit, Orders Could Reverse

April 25, 2019

Netgear reported a 20.1% year over year growth in its European revenues in 1Q 2019. The network equipment maker’s Corporate Development Director, Christopher Genualdi, has stated that’s been due to “increased orders from our U.K. partners in anticipation of the originally scheduled Brexi... Read more →

Brexit Watch: Slower Release Formula, Pharma Supply Chains Still At Risk

April 11, 2019

The European Council has approved an extension of the Brexit deadline to Oct. 31, subject to the U.K. taking part in EU elections on May 23. If it does not – which isn’t a guarantee given the fractious state of British, and specifically Conservative Party politics – the Brexi... Read more →

Brexit Watch: British Trade Surges as Last Chance for Another Chance Beckons

April 10, 2019

The European Council of national leaders will decide the fate of Brexit with a decision as to whether to extend the deadline from Apr. 12. A “flextension” of up to a year has been proposed by President Donald Tusk, though a re-opening of the existing Withdrawal Agreement has been r... Read more →

Brexit Watch: All Options Open, Supply Chains’ Surge Starts

April 3, 2019

Following a failure in the British parliament to find a way ahead for Brexit, Prime Minister Theresa May has called for talks with the opposition Labour Party. All possibilities appear open despite the proximity of the next exit deadline of Apr. 12. Options for cross-party agreement could incl... Read more →

2Q19 Policy Outlook: Traveling Without Moving, Six Deals to Watch

March 21, 2019

A slowdown in global trade is being accompanied by glacial progress in six of the major trade negotiations identified in Panjiva’s 2019 Outlook. (1) Brexit remains in limbo until a third British parliamentary vote due next week. The no-deal deadline for leaving the EU has effectively been move... Read more →

Brexit Watch: Bercow’s Ruling Raises Risks, Preparatory Imports Increased

March 19, 2019

A ruling by House of Commons Speaker John Bercow will likely mean a third vote on Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit plan will not occur. That increases the risk of a no-deal Brexit in the event Europe’s leaders don’t ratify a delay to the process at a summit meeting from Mar. 21. There are s... Read more →

Brexit Watch: Norway May Not Be The Model For a Norway Style Exit

March 19, 2019

Britain has reached a temporary agreement with Norway and Iceland to continue with current customs and tariff arrangements in the event of a “no deal” Brexit. That replicates the existing European Free Trade Association’s arrangements with the EU. When added to a similar arra... Read more →

Brexit Watch: Brink Blown Back, Port Capacity Shouldn’t Be A Problem

March 14, 2019

The British Parliament has voted to request an extension to the Brexit negotiating process with 67.1% of votes in favor. Permission from the European Union should be forthcoming at a summit meeting starting Mar. 21 with EU President Donald Tusk likely to request a “long extension” ... Read more →

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