Influential Chinese trade blog calls for more talks with U.S.
A blog connected to China’s state media sounded an optimistic note about further trade negotiations with the U.S., saying Thursday’s talks between the two countries…
Ivory trade loopholes close as nations race to crush poachers
A proposal by the European Union would match U.S. and China bans. But given recent record seizures, it may be too late for elephants.
Senate poised to sharpen China rivalry with chip aid, R&D
The Senate voted to move forward on an expansive bill to bolster U.S. economic competitiveness and confront China’s rise.
Big bird robot testing could revamp Sanderson chicken factories
The third-biggest U.S. chicken producer plans to test robots at a “big bird” processing plant in Texas, a first for the industry if successful.
US, China trade chiefs hold ‘candid’ talks in first call
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and China’s Vice Premier Liu He had a “candid” first conversation as the two sides try to resolve some of…
DOC planning to raise AD/CVD duties on Canadian lumber
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) is preliminary set to increase antidumping (AD) and countervailing duties (CVD) on Canadian softwood lumber following AD and CVD…
Shortage of Asia-made jute bags threatens Nigerian cocoa exports
Nigerian cocoa exporters, which rely on imported jute bags to package their beans, are facing a shortage after some Southeast Asian factories slowed production due…
BEA News: GDP, 1st quarter 2021 (second estimate); corporate profits, 1st quarter 2021 (preliminary estimate)
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has issued the following news release today: Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of…
China’s import scrutiny spurs US corn cancellations
China is clamping down on some corn imports amid concern that overseas purchases have spiraled out of control, prompting several feed mills to cancel their…
Tech liability shield has no place in trade deals, groups say
A coalition of internet accountability groups is warning the Biden administration against including liability protections for tech companies in future trade agreements, saying that could…
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