Some Nafta Numbers: Chart
The chart below from a journal article shows some key trade figures among Nafta member nations: Click to enlarge Source: What’s at Stake in Nafta?, WSJ
Archive of entries posted on February 2017
Which Sectors Are Most Likely To Benefit From US Tax Reforms?
In a post earlier today, I wrote about the proposed reduction in US corporate tax rate by the current administration. Should the rates decline substantially which sectors will be the biggest beneficiaries?. One of the misconception among investors is that the tech sector will be a big winner of a lower tax rate since they …
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The Proposed US Corporate Tax Rate Compared To Other Countries
The US corporate tax rate is one of the highest in the world especially among developed countries. President Trump has proposed to cut this rate to 19% to make the country competitive globally. However according to a report at Schroders the eventual rate is likely to be in around 25%. The chart shows the current …
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On The Bilateral Trade Between USA and Mexico
Mexico is one of the three important trading partners of USA. The Southern neighbor is not only a major exporter of goods to the US market, but the U.S. also exports a substantial amount of goods to Mexico. The following table shows the major trade partners of the US: Click to enlarge Source: A Seaworthy Mexico …
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On Germany’s Trade with the U.S.: Chart
The EU is the largest trade partner for Germany account for 56% of total turnover. At 9%, the US is second major trade partner.Last year German exports to the US totaled 143 billion Euros. Click to enlarge Source: The New Age of Protectionism- Trump’s Attack on Germany and the Global Economy, Der Spiegel The US market …
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