Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
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US lets up on import tariffs for Chinese medical supplies
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative acknowledged, “the imposition of tariffs on certain Chinese imports has resulted in an overall decline in the availability…
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US trade agreement talks with Kenya get underway
The Trump administration notified Congress that it will begin bilateral trade agreement talks with the East African country.
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USTR faults China for continued WTO obligation shortfalls
“China has continued to embrace a state-led, mercantilist approach to the economy and trade, despite WTO members’ expectations,” the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative…
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US will raise import tariffs on EU aircraft in March
Airbus warned that tariff increase on European aircraft would result in “more instability for U.S. airlines that are already suffering from a shortage of aircraft.”
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White House forms China trade deal watchdog office
USTR’s Bilateral Evaluation and Dispute Resolution Office will ensure China commits to “Phase One” trade obligations and provide forum for settling disputes involving the bilateral…
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US steps up campaign to reset WTO Appellate Body
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said the trade dispute settlement body has overstepped its function and makes “erroneous interpretations” of World Trade Organization…
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US will start trade agreement negotiations with Kenya
The East African country is “an important strategic partner of the United States, and there is enormous potential for us to deepen our economic and…
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Trump touts trade agreement successes in State of the Union
President Trump tells the nation he kept his campaign promise to renegotiate the 26-year-old trilateral trade agreement with Canada and Mexico.
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Recognizing Kentucky bourbon and Tennessee whiskey in Bolivia
In return, the South American country wants the U.S. to recognize singani as its national alcoholic beverage in strengthening bilateral trade ties.
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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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