Global Trade
2 articles
Industry
German machine tool orders surge globally, but domestic production shrinks
In the first half of 2026, incoming orders for German machine tools surged by 14%, even as domestic production plummeted by 7%.
Rick Donovan·September 20, 2026
Industry
US steel imports drop 30% as tariffs impact global trade
Steel imports into the United States plummeted by nearly 30% year-to-date in 2026, a direct consequence of ongoing Section 232 tariffs.
Ben Foster·June 6, 2026