Mar 8th, 2010 · Israel recently reinstated a large import tax on Asian carp, which has hurt business for one of the largest producers of this fish, Schafer Fisheries in Thompson, Ill. Asian carp is used to make gefilte fish, a Jewish delicacy and staple at many Passover seders.
Feb 18th, 2010 · The first of three Congressional hearings on Toyota's problems with sudden acceleration gets underway next week. Toyota has production plants in a half dozen states, and directly employees some 36-thousand workers. Thousands more are employed by parts suppliers. Lawmakers have to weigh how hard to push the company over the safety of the cars many of their constituents drive, versus protecting the high paying manufacturing jobs the company provides many others.
Jan 29th, 2010 · The auto industry generated a lot of news this week as Toyota recalled more vehicles and even halted sales and production of eight models. Ford reported profits, but it too may have to recall cars sold in China. The quality problems reflect the industry's global nature with parts suppliers and customers all over the world.
Dec 14th, 2009 · Coke and Costco have just resolved their dispute over wholesale prices, but their very public fight highlights the increasing tensions between retailers and suppliers. Supply and demand is out of whack and retailers have the upper hand.
Nov 24th, 2009 · The official uniforms for NBA players could soon be made in Asia, a move drawing sharp criticism from a prominent lawmaker in Congress. Sports apparel maker Adidas plans to end its contract with American suppliers and move production of NBA jerseys to a factory in Thailand.
Oct 19th, 2009 · Federal agents won't pursue pot-smoking patients or their sanctioned suppliers in states that allow medical marijuana, under new legal guidelines to be issued Monday by the Obama administration.
Sep 14th, 2009 · U.S. energy giant Chevron says it's going ahead with a major project to extract liquefied natural gas off the coast of Western Australia. The project is one of the largest in the world and the biggest ever for Australia, which could become a major supplier of fuel to Asian economies hungry for energy. The first phase of the project will cost $37 billion. To gain approval, Chevron had to satisfy Australia's strict environmental conditions.
Aug 4th, 2009 · U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton embarks on a seven-nation, 12-day tour of Africa, starting in Kenya. Officials say she will focus on the themes laid out by President Obama during his visit to Ghana. In addition, many of the countries on her itinerary are important oil suppliers to the U.S.