International Trade

EU launches WTO case against China over Lithuania blockade

Bloomberg | January 27, 2022 | International Trade

UK, Gulf may sign post-Brexit trade deal this year, Bahrain says

Bloomberg | January 27, 2022 | International Trade

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China misses trade deal targets, raising pressure on Biden

Bloomberg | January 26, 2022 | International Trade | Commodity

The landmark trade deal signed in 2020 between the world’s two largest economies failed to reduce the bilateral trade deficit, adding pressure on the Biden administration to deal with the unresolved economic problems with China.

‘Product of USA’ on foreign meat becomes Biden antitrust weapon

International Trade

Bloomberg | Top Story | January 26, 2022

‘Product of USA’ on foreign meat becomes Biden antitrust weapon

Hamburger or a steak marked “Product of the USA” may contain beef from cattle raised as far away as Australia, a loose labeling practice that has grabbed President Joe Biden’s attention as he and anti-trust regulators set their sights on giant meatpacking conglomerates.

WTO grants China a $645 million tariff weapon against US

International Trade

Bloomberg | Top Story | January 26, 2022

WTO grants China a $645 million tariff weapon against US

The World Trade Organization granted Beijing a new tariff weapon against the U.S. during a politically sensitive moment for the Biden administration -- almost a year into a tenuous truce in the trade war between the two largest economies.

UK registers highest E-Commerce spending at 30% in 2021

AJOT | January 26, 2022 | International Trade

45% of fraud attacks worldwide abuse brand names

AJOT | January 26, 2022 | International Trade

USTR joins other Federal agencies in issuing business advisory on Burma following military coup

AJOT | January 26, 2022 | International Trade

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US goods-trade gap widens to fresh record as imports jump

Bloomberg | January 26, 2022 | International Trade

The U.S. merchandise-trade deficit unexpectedly widened in December to a fresh record as imports continued to rise, outpacing shipments overseas.

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WTO grants China a $645 million tariff weapon against the US

Bloomberg | January 26, 2022 | International Trade

Biden says Putin at risk of personal sanctions over Ukraine

Bloomberg | January 25, 2022 | International Trade

Germany sought energy exemption in Russia finance sanctions

Bloomberg | January 25, 2022 | International Trade

US Treasury’s no. 2 official says Russia sanctions ‘at the ready’

Bloomberg | January 25, 2022 | International Trade

IDFA, Port of Los Angeles and CMA CGM form joint initiative to advance US dairy exports

Retail returns increased to $761 billion in 2021 as a result of overall sales growth

AJOT | January 25, 2022 | International Trade

China warns of export woes due to less stimulus overseas

Bloomberg | January 25, 2022 | International Trade

Commerce semiconductor data confirms urgent need for Congress to pass US Innovation and Competition Act

AJOT | January 25, 2022 | International Trade

EU sees chance of timely deal in U.K. post-Brexit talks

Bloomberg | January 24, 2022 | International Trade

EU sees chance of timely resolution in U.K. post-Brexit talks

Bloomberg | January 24, 2022 | International Trade

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Living with Covid proving tough for a gridlocked world economy

The surging omicron variant is complicating the recovery for a world economy that continues to be wracked by supply chain chaos, worker absenteeism and faltering assembly lines.