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German economy faces coronavirus hit as export orders sink
Germany’s economy is facing renewed pressure from beyond its borders as export orders plunge and manufacturers worry about the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on…
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Global shipping’s ‘perfect storm’ to pass, veteran CEO says
The global shipping industry has run into very rough waters in 2020 as the virus crisis that’s engulfed China and roiled commodity markets added to…
America’s own numbers cast doubt on Trump’s China farm deal
It’s either going to be a boom fourth quarter for U.S. farmers, or that extra $12.5 billion in American agriculture purchases promised by China for…
Korea trade data show virus disruption to China supply chain
South Korea’s early trade data suggest the coronavirus epidemic has started to disrupt the region’s supply chains, as many Chinese factories remain shut, complicating deliveries…
US’s own crop data cast doubt on Trump China deal
It’s either going to be a boom fourth quarter for U.S. farmers, or that extra $12.5 billion in American agriculture purchases promised by China for…
Farmers are not ready to buy tractors despite Trump China trade deal
Farmers aren’t ready to heed Donald Trump’s advice to buy bigger tractors after his initial trade deal with China.
Virus surge in Japan risks undoing Abe’s efforts to woo China
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has so far managed to keep the coronavirus outbreak from damaging his hard-won relationship with China. That’s getting even more difficult…
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CP Rail caught in crosshairs with new blockade: Protest update
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. is the latest victim of rail blockades taking place across the country as protests against the construction of a natural gas…
Cuomo blasts US ‘extortion’ for delay on NYC congestion fees
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said a program charging motorists congestion-pricing fees to enter Manhattan may be delayed indefinitely because the federal government has been…
FTR remembers Ed Graham, founder, who recently passed away
It is with great sorrow to everyone at FTR that we announce the passing away earlier this month of Ed Graham, FTR's founder, and a…