Navigate uncertainty with Coface's global risk assessments covering more than 160 countries and 13 sectors.
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Whether it’s intentional or a negotiation tactic, President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed 25% tariff on imports puts Mexico at a crossroads. Our North America Economist Marcos Carias shares his insights on the history of Mexico’s economic development and how the U.S. plays a role in its outcome.
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The U.S. election is over... now what? Our North America economist Marcos Carias talks us through the uncertainties and what to expect with the second Trump administration.
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Tuesday's election results may have major implications for trade, taxes, and rates (to name a few). This blog from our North America Economist Marcos Carias answers four questions you might be asking yourself in the final days before the 2024 U.S. election.
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Nobody can predict next Tuesday’s result. However, it will undoubtedly have major implications for trade, taxes, and interest rates. In all likelihood, the U.S. economy’s tendency to overheat could intensify.
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The global economic recovery is mixed: while the US is heading for a soft landing, the eurozone and China continue to face uncertainties. In this context, Coface has adjusted its ratings for 5 countries and 17 sectors, reflecting a scenario of stabilized global growth in 2025, albeit below potential. Download our October 2024 Barometer now.
Navigate uncertainty with Coface's global risk assessments covering more than 160 countries and 13 sectors.
As the balance of production and consumption between the United States and China sways back and forth, our North America Economist Marcos Carias shares his latest insight on the supply chain shuffle.
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The EU voted to ban new internal combustion engine car sales by 2035, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050. This EV transition disrupts Europe's auto industry, which lags behind China. The EU imposed tariffs on Chinese vehicles in response. The challenge now for the EU is to maintain a leading automotive manufacturing industry while achieving the carbon neutrality targets it has set itself.
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World trade is in transition, with the end of the 'global village' era and stagnation in its share of global GDP. Geopolitical upheavals, from Ukraine to the Middle East, are driving fragmentation, while 'friend-shoring' redirects trade based on alliances. Connector countries are rising, and new trade routes are emerging, but major powers like the U.S. and China remain deeply interdependent. Globalization is reorganizing to adapt to rising protectionism.
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The second half of 2024 is expected to be marked by the appearance of La Niña. This phenomenon, whose extent and consequences remain uncertain, is likely to cause weather changes in multiple parts of the globe.
Navigate uncertainty with Coface's global risk assessments covering more than 160 countries and 13 sectors.
Dive into the world of global trade with Coface's Trade Talk podcast. Listen to conversations with trade experts as they examine current market dynamics and growth strategies.
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