Anti-virus controls have forced auto and electronics makers to shut factories in China and are raising risks of wider disruptions if the curbs spread to Chinese ports that are among the world’s busiest.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
November trade deficit hits near-record high of $80.2 billion
The November deficit was 19.3% higher than the October deficit of $67.2 billion, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
With other cargo ports in chaos, Portland’s is sailing toward a record-breaking year
The city’s International Marine Terminal is is busier than ever while other ports struggle to keep up during the pandemic.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Trump’s tariffs have become Biden’s tariffs
Biden said he wanted to end his predecessor’s damaging trade war. So why hasn’t he?
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Which superhero should we call if the Suez gets blocked again? An expert weighs in
If only we could have unplugged the vital shipping route just by calling on one of the superpowerful. A physicist shares ideas on how that might work.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Soaring global demand leads to shortage of bicycles in Maine
The coronavirus pandemic triggered a cycling boom, and sales the U.S. has not witnessed since the 1973 oil crisis.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: The new ‘Buy American’ is bad news for Americans
There are far better ways to promote good jobs and higher living standards.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine fishermen tops in payouts from trade relief program
Lobstermen have received at least $36 million so far, but a Dec. 14 application deadline looms.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Uncategorized
With Biden in the White House, Maine could see major changes
The president-elect is already preparing to move forward with an ambitious policy agenda on the environment, health care, taxes, education and other issues.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
EU edges closer to eliminating tariffs on Maine lobster
A key European Parliament committee voted overwhelmingly to advance a trade deal to eliminate import duties to Europe on American lobster.