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U.S. Trade Rep. Katherine Tai says her Asian American identity helps "filter out the noise" in China negotiations

Tai, a Chinese American, leads the U.S.'s trade policy amid mounting U.S.-China tensions and spikes in anti-Asian hate.

Axios · Jun 14, 2022

Biden picks USDA veteran for USTR agriculture negotiator post - Roll Call

Biden chose an Agriculture Department veteran as his pick for an agriculture negotiator post at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.

Roll Call · Jun 8, 2022

Labor unions warn Biden not to lift Trump's China tariffs — even to fight inflation

The issue has divided Biden's top advisers.

Axios · Jun 7, 2022

Biden unveils a US-Asia trade initiative that falls short of a free trade deal

TOKYO — President Joe Biden on Monday unveiled an initiative that he said would bind the U.S. and Asian economies more closely but that falls short of a free trade agreement and remains vague on details.

Los Angeles Times · May 23, 2022

Biden outlines economic framework for US, Asian nations - Roll Call

President Biden, on a trip to Tokyo, lays out an economic framework for the US and 12 other countries to counter China's influence.

Roll Call · May 23, 2022

Thais willing to join talks on US Indo-Pacific regional pact

The government has asked the Foreign Ministry to announce Thailand's intention to join talks on the US' newly proposed multilateral trade agreement, known as the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF).

Bangkok Post · May 21, 2022

US, Taiwan trade officials discuss deepening relations

Meeting comes as US President Joe Biden began his first visit to Asia in push to show commitment to the region.

Al Jazeera · May 20, 2022

U.S. files third labor complaint in Mexico, on behalf of Panasonic workers

U.S. labor officials asked Mexico on Wednesday to probe whether workers at a Panasonic auto parts factory were denied their rights, marking the third U.S. labor complaint under a new trade deal that aims to improve workplace conditions in Mexico.

Reuters · May 19, 2022

Biden Officials Split on Easing China Tariffs to Slow Inflation

The Biden administration is split on whether to pare back tariffs on imports from China in an effort to cut consumer costs and reduce inflation, as the White House gives renewed consideration to a step that has divided officials.

Bangkok Post · May 4, 2022

WTO chief, U.S. trade representative discuss pandemic response

United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai met World Trade Organization Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Thursday and discussed about the ongoing talks among WTO Members to reach an outcome on a pandemic response, Tai's office said.

Reuters · Apr 28, 2022