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Virus will have wide effects on US industry

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UNITED STATES

Trump on March 16 ordered social distancing and many businesses’ closure for 15 days, to slow COVID-19’s spread and avoid overwhelming hospitals. Transport, tourism, leisure…

Mexico’s auto industry faces dual challenges

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MEXICO

The USMCA represents continuity with NAFTA in most sectors, but introduces new rules governing the automotive trade, a key industry for Mexico’s economy. The challenges of USMCA…

Brazil's third-quarter bounceback may not be sustained

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BRAZIL

The negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are still affecting the Brazilian economy. After a sharp recession in the first two quarters of the year, the economy partially…

Air pollution curbs will hurt EU automobile industry

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GERMANY-EU

The target, deemed excessive by manufacturers, highlights the growing pressure on the automobile industry amid persisting concerns about air pollution.

Self-driving cars will transform cities

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INTERNATIONAL

The prospects for self-driving cars.

Brazil's auto sector will face mounting challenges

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BRAZIL

Ford, which has been operating in Brazil since 1920, attributed the decision to its global business restructuring plans. However, two other companies, Mercedes-Benz and Audi, had…

Brexit impact on UK trade will be clearer after COVID

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UNITED KINGDOM

Brexit's direct impacts on goods trade are beginning to emerge. In sectors that rely on complex supply chains or are characterised by large capital investments, the full impacts…

Virus responses will severely hurt Morocco’s economy

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MOROCCO

Morocco imposed a lockdown on March 16 and has declared a health emergency. The government has closed all ‘non-essential’ commercial activity and its borders, as well as imposing…

Morocco’s economy is on the rebound

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MOROCCO

Real GDP growth is on track to be at least 6% in 2020, following a 7% contraction last year. Most sectors have bounced back, though not tourism. High levels of vaccination against…

COVID-19 crisis will raise EU-Central European tension

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EU

The economic impact of COVID-19 on Central Europe.