International Trade


Sunak says Brexit deal causing harm, urges EU to be flexible

Bloomberg | May 13, 2022 | International Trade

GM hikes Mexico plant wages by 8.5% in landmark deal with union

Bloomberg | May 12, 2022 | International Trade

Wheat prices spike as US sees war, adverse weather hurting crops

Bloomberg | May 12, 2022 | International Trade | Commodity

Russia sends warning to Europe with gas curb

Bloomberg | May 12, 2022 | International Trade

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Representatives Sam Graves and Rodney Davis statement on the Administration’s action plan on project permitting

AJOT | May 12, 2022 | International Trade

Joint statement from Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO) and Highways and Transit Subcommittee Ranking Member Rodney Davis (R-IL) on the Administration’s “action plan” on infrastructure project permitting announced today

UK, EU fail to close gaps over N. Ireland in Brexit call

Bloomberg | May 12, 2022 | International Trade

IPhone maker Hon Hai’s profit beats despite China lockdowns
International Trade
Bloomberg | Top Story | May 12, 2022

IPhone maker Hon Hai’s profit beats despite China lockdowns

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., the maker of most of the world’s iPhones, posted earnings ahead of estimates after keeping production running despite component shortages and strict pandemic controls across China.
New Zealand says Canada isn’t fulfilling CPTPP dairy obligations
International Trade
Bloomberg | Top Story | May 11, 2022

New Zealand says Canada isn’t fulfilling CPTPP dairy obligations

New Zealand has initiated dispute settlement proceedings against Canada over dairy quotas, the first time it has taken such action under a free trade agreement.
Biden’s no-show on trade deals risks isolating friends in Asia
International Trade
Bloomberg | Top Story | May 11, 2022

Biden’s no-show on trade deals risks isolating friends in Asia

Southeast Asian nations are increasingly disappointed with the US over a lack of progress on trade issues, undermining President Joe Biden’s efforts to strengthen ties with the region’s leaders at a summit this week in Washington. 
Hong Kong’s refusal to open border is crushing city’s businesses

Bloomberg | May 11, 2022 | International Trade

Russian billionaires’ challenges to EU sanctions mount up

Bloomberg | May 11, 2022 | International Trade

Japan, South Korea set to join US-led economy group, Sankei says

Bloomberg | May 11, 2022 | International Trade

EU ready to suspend trade deal if UK revokes NI protocol

Bloomberg | May 11, 2022 | International Trade

China tech’s grip persists in US long after orders to rip it out
International Trade
Bloomberg | Top Story | May 11, 2022

China tech’s grip persists in US long after orders to rip it out

Rural telecom providers, corporate jets, even the Department of Defense retain gear made by Huawei and other banned companies
Russia trains missiles on Ukraine’s quiet zone to target trade
International Trade
Bloomberg | Top Story | May 10, 2022

Russia trains missiles on Ukraine’s quiet zone to target trade

A damaged bridge has cut ‘Bessarabia’ from the rest of Ukraine, diverting trade with Europe as a war of attrition puts the focus on supply lines.
Senators blast US trade chief on failure to consult Congress
International Trade
Bloomberg | Top Story | May 10, 2022

Senators blast US trade chief on failure to consult Congress

A bipartisan group of the top senators on the committee that deals with trade blasted President Joe Biden’s chief negotiator for failure to adequately consult with lawmakers regarding the administration’s positions.
Biden says he’s weighing tariff cuts to fight high inflation
International Trade
Bloomberg | Top Story | May 10, 2022

Biden says he’s weighing tariff cuts to fight high inflation

President Joe Biden said he and his advisers are weighing whether to cut US tariffs on foreign imports to try to fight inflation.
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Biden says inflation is ‘hurting’ US families, blames pandemic

Bloomberg | May 10, 2022 | International Trade

President Joe Biden blamed high inflation on pandemic disruptions to the economy and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, acknowledging that rising prices are “hurting” American families ahead of the November midterms.

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