Brazil is one of the hottest shoe makers around, but China is catching up. And they have the scale to make brand name sneakers and sandals a lot cheaper than Brazilians do. So on July 4, Brazil decided to impose tariffs of up to 182 percent on footwear parts and accessories coming from China in … Continue reading
The Obama administration’s recent decision to slap import tariffs on Chinese solar cells was hailed by some domestic solar manufacturers as a victory for job creation, leveling the field while sending a powerful message to Beijing about monopolistic behavior in crucial industries. But a close look at the U.S. solar industry suggests that the tariffs … Continue reading