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US wine and spirits importers want tariffs off the table
A dispute over France’s digital services tax has the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative considering up to 100% tariffs on French champagne and sparkling…
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France’s digital services tax sparks call for hefty US import tariffs
An Office of the U.S. Trade Representative investigation concludes that a French tax on digital services discriminates against U.S. companies, such as Google, Apple, Facebook…
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South Korea agrees to extra serving of US rice
The agreement, which takes effect Jan. 1, will guarantee the import of 132,304 metric tons of U.S.-grown rice, valued at $110 million.
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China reopens market to US poultry imports
U.S. poultry producers eye more than $1 billion market potential for China after being shut out for five years.
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USTR accepting comments on foreign trade barriers
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is accepting comments through Oct. 31 on foreign barriers to exports of U.S. goods and services, U.S.…
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ATA happy 53-foot containers dumped from tariff list
American Trucking Associations (ATA) praised the fact that 53-foot intermodal containers won’t be subject to the next round of Section 301 tariffs on China. The…
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Witnesses oppose tariffs in Airbus dispute
Most industry representatives testified against tariffs proposed against the EU in retaliation for subsidies provided to Airbus.
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Analysts: Next China tariffs will hit consumers more than prior rounds
Goods like clothes and toys are on the proposed tariff list.
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CBP to block Peruvian firm’s timber exports
The action directed by USTR follows discovery of harvested timber in the company’s supply chain.
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House Democrat working group sends USMCA report to Pelosi
The working group laid out specific proposals in the areas of labor, the environment, enforcement and pharmaceuticals.
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