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“If the Chinese lose the American market, they will direct to Europe their excess of capacity.”

Tue, 6:32 PM

“Horrible news for American consumers and a major setback for clean energy.”

Tue, 4:46 PM

Members will seek information on how CBP “and longshoremen examine goods that enter through U.S. ports, including how technology is used to screen and process these goods.”

Tue, 2:38 PM

The ag committee is set to mark up Chair Glenn Thompson’s (R-PA) proposal on May 23.

Mon, 7:04 PM

A rundown of the week's most noteworthy events.

Mon, 4:32 PM

In Trade

301 review sparks praise, criticism and -- from China -- a pledge to retaliate
By Margaret Spiegelman

The Biden administration’s plan to raise tariffs on electric vehicles and other products from China in “strategic” sectors is drawing a mix of praise and criticism from domestic stakeholders -- and, from Beijing, a promise to take “resolute measures” to defend itself.

Ways & Means trade panel chair introduces MTB renewal bill
By Oliver Ward

House Ways & Means trade subcommittee Chair Adrian Smith (R-NE) on Tuesday will introduce a new Miscellaneous Tariff Bill featuring tightened eligibility requirements and a plan to refund additional tariffs paid by importers since the previous MTB’s expiration.

USTR still ‘confident’ in RRM despite ‘disappointing’ first panel report
By Margaret Spiegelman

The Biden administration “remains steadfastly committed” to using tools under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement to address labor issues stemming from a long-running dispute at a mine in Zacatecas, Mexico, despite an adverse panel ruling under the agreement’s novel rapid-response mechanism, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said on Monday.

Business groups alarmed over trade, supply chain impacts at border
By Hannah Monicken

Measures taken by the U.S. and Mexico to address the flow of migrants attempting to cross the southern border have harmed businesses on both sides, business groups told country leaders last week, pushing both to be more transparent, cooperate closely and avoid closures of ports of entry.

U.S. lawmakers continue to press for action on Mexican port shutdown
By Margaret Spiegelman

Four senators this week warned the Mexican government that they will consider “all available remedies” if the country does not reverse course on what they say are unlawful actions against a U.S.-owned port and quarry facility that could undermine trade relations.

New House bill would make it easier for administration to limit export of AI models
By Oliver Ward

A new, bipartisan House bill crafted with input from administration officials would make it easier for the president to restrict exports of artificial intelligence systems and other emerging technologies, its sponsors say.

  • U.S., Australia: India is subsidizing sugarcane beyond WTO limits

    India has been subsidizing sugarcane production “vastly” beyond World Trade Organization limits in recent years, the U.S. and Australia argued this week, saying they “seek further clarification” from New Delhi about its support for sugarcane.

  • WTO group proposes decision-making by ‘responsible consensus’

    A group of World Trade Organization members is pushing for what it terms “responsible consensus” in decision-making, a call that comes after a few countries held up deals on agriculture and fisheries subsidies, among other issues, at the 13th ministerial conference earlier this year.