Import
What Does The U.S. Import From Russia?
While vokda most often comes to mind, Russia also imports billions of dollars in mineral fuels, precious metals and agricultural products to the U.S.
Ambassador Bridge Blockade Has Halted $650M of Goods From Coming Into U.S.
Michigan Governor Whitmer's office estimates that 10,000 commercial vehicles cross the bridge between Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Canada daily.
Trucker Blockade at U.S.-Canada Border Causes Over $1B in Losses Daily
"In a matter of a couple of months, you're talking about losing more money than all of General Motors is worth," labor expert Arthur Wheaton told Newsweek.
U.S. to Suspend Levy on Certain Trump-Era Steel Imports From Japan
The deal will suspend the 25 percent levy on steel imports from Japan coming into the U.S. up to a certain threshold.
U.S. Companies Still Importing Teak Wood From Myanmar Despite Sanctions
Myanmar is the world's largest exporter of teak, which is a valuable kind of hardwood used in building floors, furniture and bridges.
U.S. Bans Imports From Region in China Unless Produced Without Forced Labor
The Senate approved a bill banning imports from China's Xinjiang region in a move to hold China accountable for alleged human rights abuses against Uyghurs.
Poultry Recall After 22 Tons Distributed Without Import Inspection
In addition to failing to go through the usual food inspection processes, the products came from Vietnam—a country that is not eligible to export poultry products to the U.S. or any meat products aside from catfish.
Drug Ring Used Cruise Ship Passengers to Import Cocaine Worth Millions
The ring sent teams on two cruise ships traveling from South America to Australia, each carrying large amounts of cocaine.
British Sperm Banks Might Dry Up After No-Deal Brexit
The U.K. imports thousands of sperm samples from Europe each year, and a no-deal Brexit could see supplies could decrease quantities.
Russia Launches Tariffs on U.S. After Trump Move
Moscow joins the tariff fight, increasing import duty on U.S. goods from construction equipment to fiber optics.
Russia to Take China's Side Against U.S. in Trade War
Russia is siding with China in a trade dispute that's also testing Washington's ties with traditional allies such as the EU, Canada and Mexico.
After Years of Easy Money, We Needed This Correction
We have seen the biggest expansions of credit and the lowest interbank lending rates ever.
Russia Denies Helping North Korea Avoid U.N. Sanctions
President Donald Trump issued one of his most open criticisms of Russia, claiming it is breaking ranks with U.S. and China on North Korea.
It's Time to Sell Off Federal Grazing Lands to Ranchers
Currently, ranchers have incentives to overstock the lands and disincentives to make improvements.
Our Robotic Future: The Next 11 Important Steps
From driverless car lanes to caring for the elderly.
US is Digitalizing at Warp Speed. What Could Go Wrong?
Humans need to think much more seriously about what we can do that computers can't.
'Moderate' Republicans Let Wall Street Have Its Way
Neil Buchanan asks, Where were the moderates? Siding with the other Republicans to give Wall Street a big win.
Will In Vitro Meat Help Put An End to Animal Suffering?
In vitro meat requires 99 percent less land, 96 percent less water, and 45 percent less energy.
Why Is the Fed Unhappy About WholeFoods Cutting Prices?
Only Fed economists untouched by reality could think rising prices for consumer goods is a desirable outcome.
What Trump Doesn't Get About Free Trade
Trump has consistently misunderstood the intellectual case for free trade.
Who's Making Our Diplomats in Cuba Go Deaf?
It may have been one of Raul Castro's high tech spying capers gone wrong.
Wait, Wilbur Ross, What About American Consumers?
The Commerce Secretary's rush to add tariffs ignores the benefits of free trade to ordinary Americans.
Will the Trump/Putin Meeting Head Off a New Cold War?
It took Trump less than 80 days to undo 25 years of post–Cold War relations between the West and Russia.
Trump Hands Trade Victory to Putin at Ukraine's Expense
The U.S. Commerce Dept is about to to sever an important lifeline for Ukraine to the West
Trump's Cuba Rollback Bad For Cubans, Bad for Business
His black and white approach reflects antiquated, polarizing Cold War-era attitudes.
Don't Trash Talk China. It Has Made Us Far Better Off
The average American's purchasing power in durable goods has nearly tripled, thanks to China.
When Trump Says 'Buy American' What Does American Mean?
American steel workers are losing out to Trump's America First policies.
Demand for Ivory Drops in China, New Report Finds
China's ivory factories will close on Thursday as part of Beijing's goal to end the ivory trade by 2018.
Trump's 'Buy American' Trade Policies Lead to Disaster
A tariff wall removes pressure on states to make businesses more competitive.
Global Arms Sales Reach Post Cold War Peak
The U.S. and Russia are behind over half of all arms sales.