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US trade office starts probe into Nicaragua human rights and labour abuses

Trade representative Katherine Tai denounced the government of Daniel Ortega for ‘repressive acts’ against critics.

Al Jazeera

Biden's Top Trade Official Just Admitted Tariffs Haven't Changed China's Behavior

Katherine Tai said tariffs were "leverage" against China, but now she admits that China hasn't made "any changes to its fundamental systemic structural policies."

Reason

US Trade Chief Defends Tariff Hikes When Paired With Investment

US Trade Representative Katherine Tai defended stiff tariff hikes against countries like China, arguing that paired with investment, they were a "legitimate and constructive" tool for re-invigorating domestic industries.

International Business Times

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Both Trump and Biden Are Promising More Tariffs

Yes, trade tariffs cause higher prices. Trump never understood that, and now Biden apparently has forgotten it.

Reason

US wary of Mexican gateway as it increases tariffs on Chinese EVs

The United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai said on Tuesday her office is concerned with the possibility of seeing Chinese electric cars enter the US market via Mexico. This comes as the Biden administration is looking to shield its auto industry from Chinese competitors as makes its EV transition. Also,…

France 24

Biden may triple tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum

He wants to protect the shipbuilding industry — and win Pennsylvania.

Axios

India, US At Loggerheads Over WTO Reform At Abu Dhabi Talks

A US-led push to reform the World Trade Organization's embattled dispute settlement system sparked divisions at a WTO meeting Wednesday, with India accusing Washington of bringing the trade body to a "standstill".

International Business Times

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Received info from India on social security pact, more work required on this: USTR Katherine Tai

The U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai on January 13 said they have received information from India recently on the proposed social security agreement and there is a lot of work to be done on the subject.

The Hindu

The Post-Neoliberalism Moment

Anyone advocating neoliberal policies is now persona non grata in Washington, D.C.

Reason

Apple fails to delay Apple Watch 9 and Ultra 2 ban – here's where you can still buy them

Even though the Apple Watch ban is in effect, you can still purchase the devices through online platforms like Amazon.

TechRadar

US escalates trade dispute with Mexico over genetically modified corn

Washington requests settlement panel under North American trade deal in push against Mexican curbs on corn imports.

Al Jazeera

Labour’s shared values with Democrats will aid UK-US trade deals, says shadow minister

If both parties win election next year, their ideological closeness would make them strong allies, says Nick Thomas-Symonds

The Guardian - UK

Biden kept Trump's tariffs on Chinese imports. This is who pays the price

Dan Digre makes loudspeakers in Minnesota. But he's importing more of them from China than he used to, thanks to unintended consequences from Trump-era tariffs that President Biden has kept in place.

WEKU

Trade Rep. Katherine Tai's background as a daughter of Taiwanese immigrants shapes her policy approach

The U.S. trade representative reflects in honor of AAPI Heritage Month.

Fortune

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Caixin Global

Top Trade Officials From China and U.S. to Meet at APEC

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao will hold talks with his U.S. counterpart, Gina Raimondo, and Trade Representative Katherine Tai this week

Tribune News Service

US agrees on Taiwan trade terms, clouding plans for China talks

WASHINGTON — The U.S. and Taiwan agreed to boost trade ties, the first tangible results under an initiative announced last year that faces vehement opposition from Beijing and clouds the outlook for a visit to the U.S. next week by a Chinese commerce official.

AFP

US and Taiwan conclude trade negotiations

Washington (AFP) - The United States and Taiwan have concluded negotiations on a trade agreement to deepen economic ties, amid growing tensions between Washington and Beijing.

Reuters

U.S., Taiwan reach deal on first part of '21st Century' trade pact

The U.S. and Taiwan reached agreement on the first part of their "21st Century" trade initiative, covering customs and border procedures, regulatory practices, and small business, the U.S. Trade Representative's office said on Thursday.

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Foreign Policy

Biden Is Rewriting the Rules on Trade—and Americans Should Be Worried

The administration is doing a sneaky end run around the Inflation Reduction Act.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Trade Envoy Tai Says US Not Seeking to 'Decouple' from China

Washington is not seeking to decouple the American economy from China’s, US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said Thursday while on a visit to Tokyo. Tai, who is on her fourth visit to Japan after being appointed the top US trade envoy, said all members of President Joe Biden's administration have…

The Independent UK

Trade envoy Tai says US not seeking to 'decouple' from China

U_S_ Trade Representative Katherine Tai says Washington is not seeking to decouple the American economy from China's and that U_S_ trade sanctions against Beijing are “narrowly targeted.”

The Independent UK

US trade rep seeks close economic security ties in Asia

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai has told Japanese officials the United States hopes to deepen trade ties as it strengthens and expands economic security cooperation with its Asian allies and partners

AFP

EU seeks quick critical minerals deal with US: official

Washington (AFP) - The European Union is willing to proceed "as fast as possible" on a critical minerals deal with the United States, a top bloc official said Thursday, as both sides work to end a spat over Washington's ambitious green incentive plan.

Tribune News Service

As European tax on carbon looms, a border fee draws bipartisan focus

WASHINGTON — On both sides of Capitol Hill, there is budding interest in implementing taxes on carbon-intensive goods that enter the U.S., though Democrats and Republicans tend to be interested for different reasons.

Roll Call

As European tax looms, a border fee draws bipartisan focus - Roll Call

On both sides of Capitol Hill, there is budding interest in implementing taxes on carbon-intensive goods that enter the U.S.

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