WTO Leader Search Begins With U.S., EU Aiming to Move Quickly
The U.S. and European Union signaled they want to move rapidly to replace the head of the World Trade Organization after Director-General Roberto Azevedo unexpectedly…
World Trade Organization leader’s resignation marks crossroad for global trade, expert says
World Trade Organization Director-General Roberto Azevêdo announced Thursday his resignation, surprising the international trade community and adding to uncertainty caused by the global coronavirus pandemic.…
U.K. Says ‘Very Little Progress’ Made Toward Post-Brexit Deal
Britain’s chief Brexit negotiator, David Frost, said the U.K. and the European Union have made “very limited progress” toward a deal after the latest round…
Commerce Addresses Huawei’s Efforts to Undermine Entity List
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) today announced plans to protect U.S. national security by restricting Huawei’s ability to use U.S. technology and software…
DOC Issues Expected Final 90-Day Extension of Temporary General License Authorizations for Huawei
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced today it is extending the terms of the existing Temporary General License (TGL) authorizations for Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.…
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross praises semiconductor facility plans by TSMC
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross praised today’s announcement by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) of plans to invest approximately $12 billion to construct and…
Senate Passes Uighur Human Rights Bill in Latest Shot at China
The U.S. Senate gave unanimous consent to legislation that would impose sanctions on Chinese officials over human rights abuses against Muslim minorities, an action sure…
China Trade-Deal Splurge Includes Rare Purchase of U.S. Soyoil
China’s shopping spree of U.S. agriculture goods has extended to a rare purchase of soybean oil.
UK cabinet backs tough Brexit line in talks on EU trade
The U.K. doubled down on its Brexit red lines, refusing to compromise in talks over its future trade partnership with the European Union.
Germany’s supply chain reliance threatens post-pandemic restart
German industry’s dependence on international supply chains could hold back the economy’s return to business as usual when the coronavirus pandemic eases.
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