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Critics say Big Tech uses trade deals to avoid data privacy laws - Roll Call

Some Democrats and advocacy groups say Big Tech companies are using international trade deals to circumvent data privacy laws.

Roll Call · Mar 21, 2023

US lawmaker concern over Mexico steel revives Trump-era conflict

WASHINGTON — Steel is threatening to become the latest area of commercial conflict between the U.S. and Mexico after a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers called on the Biden administration to restore Trump-era tariffs if necessary to stem a surge in imports.

Tribune News Service · Feb 25, 2023

U.S., Taiwan officials pledge ambitious trade negotiating schedule

The United States and Taiwan concluded four days of trade negotiations on Monday and reached consensus on several areas related to trade facilitation, anti-corruption, small and medium-sized enterprises and regulatory practices, the U.S. Trade Representative's office said.

Reuters · Jan 17, 2023

U.S., Ecuador agree to establish fair trade working group

The United States and Ecuador have agreed to establish a fair trade working group and explore potential negotiations on labor, environment, and digital trade, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai's office said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Nov 1, 2022

U.S. farmers urge Washington to challenge Mexico's looming ban on GM corn

Farmers in the United States are urging their government to challenge a looming Mexican ban on genetically modified (GM) corn under a regional free trade agreement, warning of billions of dollars of economic damage to both countries.

Reuters · Sep 26, 2022

US to seek stronger labor, environmental standards in Asia

The U.S. is outlining its goals for a new trade deal with Australia, Japan, South Korea and nine other nations meant to signal the country's commitment to working with the Indo-Pacific region at a time of growing Chinese clout

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2022

U.S., Paraguay discuss ways to deepen trade ties

Officials from the United States and Paraguay met this week in Washington to discuss ways to deepen trade ties between the two countries under a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement that entered into force in 2021, the U.S. said on Friday.

Reuters · Sep 17, 2022

Mexico lauds U.S. commerce secretary for stance on energy spat

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Tuesday hailed U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo for her attitude in talks this week, saying she gave no indication of wanting to punish Mexico over an energy dispute between the two countries.

Reuters · Sep 13, 2022

India, U.S. to hold trade policy forum meet soon

The trade dialogue has five focus groups: Agriculture, Investment, Innovation and Creativity (intellectual property rights), Services, and Tariff and Non-Tariff Barriers

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2022

U.S., Canada demand trade dispute talks over Mexican energy policies

The United States and Canada on Wednesday demanded dispute settlement talks with Mexico under a North American trade deal, charging that Mexican energy policies were discriminatory and "undermine" international firms and cross-border supplies.

Reuters · Jul 20, 2022