Protectionist Pessimism, not Panic, Settling Over Global Trade Expectations — Panjiva
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Protectionist Pessimism, not Panic, Settling Over Global Trade Expectations

Business Sentiment 220 China 3063 France 169 Germany 272 Tariffs 1878 Trade Deals 1020 U.S. 5418

Business sentiment towards global trade took a turn for the worse in April, likely reflecting deteriorating relations between the U.S. and China. The ISM survey showed American export sentiment fell for a second month from the highest since April 2011. Similarly, the CFLP survey in China shows a return of concerns first seen in February. Yet, both surveys remain in firmly positive territory, with a net 8% of American managers still seeing expanding export orders. A second front in the Trump administration’s “trade war” may be emerging as a result of the section 232 duties. German and ...

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