Samsung, “America First” and the Washing Machine Wars

Can Whirlpool, a domestic manufacturer of washing machines, leverage the administration’s “America First” trade policies to reverse its deteriorating competitive position relative to Samsung? A recent dispute before the International Trade Commission holds extreme consequences for Samsung’s appliance business.

GM strikes back

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In a battle of giants, GM has joined forces with other automakers and players in the auto sector to stop President Donald Trump and avoid the collapse of NAFTA. Can GM handle the consequences If the initiative fails?

Ice, Cold Corona – Get it here for a 35% higher price!

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Soon, it might become a lot more expensive for you to enjoy a bottle of your favorite import beer. U.S.-based Constellation Brands, best known for selling Mexican beer Corona in the U.S., is one of the world’s largest importers and producers of beer, wine, and spirits. The potential renegotiation of the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), espoused by Trump and his isolationist policy agenda, could drastically hurt Constellation’s business, as almost its entire import beer portfolio is manufactured in Mexico.