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“This is the time for us to deepen the relationship and to grow in the Indo-Pacific because it has tremendous opportunity for Canada.”

Mon, 4:27 PM

“The agreement would not include tariff reduction, though it would include sections related to customs, agriculture, digital trade, and labor issues, climate change and state-owned enterprises.”

Mon, 3:30 PM

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai also will speak during the Dec. 13 event.

Mon, 12:11 PM

The EU official’s comments came after the White House clarified its stance on the bill.

Fri, 5:43 PM

“There are no known domestic producers of the articles directly affected by the proposed modification.”

Fri, 4:30 PM

In Trade

Dombrovskis: Post-TTC, EU officials ‘slightly more optimistic’ about IRA
By Margaret Spiegelman

COLLEGE PARK, MD: Senior officials from the European Union on Monday left the third ministerial meeting of the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council with a somewhat brighter view on the likelihood that the two sides could resolve the bloc’s concerns about the U.S.’ Inflation Reduction Act, according to European Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis.

Key lawmakers introduce bill to boost trade between the U.S. and AfCFTA countries
By Jason Asenso

The leaders of House and Senate subcommittees focused on Africa have introduced legislation that would direct the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to develop a 10-year plan to support African Continental Free Trade Area members and boost trade between the U.S. and countries on the continent.

Commerce’s solar determination draws praise, criticism in Congress
By Hannah Monicken

While a number of lawmakers celebrated a recent preliminary determination from the Commerce Department that could lead to new tariffs on solar component imports from four Southeast Asian countries, another group is pushing for an extended pause on solar tariffs, arguing they “hinder” U.S. efforts to transition to clean energy.

Tai: U.S. can boost trade with Africa by improving on AGOA, innovating on policy
By Jason Asenso

Congress must work with the Biden administration to ensure the U.S. and African partners can realize the African Growth and Opportunity Act’s full economic potential, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said on Friday, advocating for innovative trade approaches on the continent.

U.S., EU to launch green trade effort, discuss non-market practices at third TTC meeting
By Margaret Spiegelman

The U.S. and the European Union on Monday will announce the launch of a trans-Atlantic initiative on sustainable trade during the third ministerial meeting of the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council, according to the National Security Council, which says the two sides also plan to discuss challenges posed by China’s non-market practices.

Portman, Coons plan to push for bipartisan trade deal including TAA, limited TPA
By Dan Dupont , Maydeen Merino

Sens. Rob Portman (R-OH) and Chris Coons (D-DE) on Friday unveiled plans to push a bipartisan trade proposal they want passed this month, folding in a host of priorities for many lawmakers including renewed trade preference programs and presidential fast-track authority to negotiate trade deals with four allies.

  • Canadian lumber groups to Commerce: CVD orders violate USMCA

    The Commerce Department’s treatment of Canadian forest sustainability programs as countervailable subsidies is inconsistent with U.S. commitments under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement and with the Biden administration’s climate policy, Canadian lumber groups told the department this week.

  • Vilsack: Time ‘running short’ to resolve U.S. concerns over Mexican biotech ban

    The Biden administration is pressing the Mexican government to quickly resolve U.S. concerns about an import ban on genetically modified corn and other biotechnology products, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said on Monday, warning that Washington would consider all options -- including action under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement -- to address those concerns absent an “acceptable...