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USTR to terminate certain existing Section 301 Exclusions; extends others for an additional year
The U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) announced that 249 products that were eligible for exclusions from 2018 will no longer be eligible for these exclusions, effective…
US risks a ‘forever’ trade war with China, economist Roach says
Economist Stephen Roach criticized US trade policies against China as a “blunder” that risks creating an endless economic conflict between the two nations.
EU tariffs on EVs would cost China almost $4 billion in trade
European Union tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles would likely cost Beijing nearly $4 billion in trade with the bloc, according to a new analysis.
Indonesia to delay ban on copper concentrate exports to year-end
Indonesia will waive a ban on the export of copper concentrates until the end of the year, taking away another potentially bullish driver for the…
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Rare Russian oil cargo unloads in Ghana after three-month wait
An oil tanker holding Russian crude oil off the coast of Ghana is finally unloading its cargo after a three-month wait.
China ends tariffs breaks on some Taiwan imports, pressuring Lai
China said it is ending some tariff breaks agreed to under a trade deal with Taiwan, blaming the new leader of the democratically run island…
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US is slowing AI chip exports to Middle East by Nvidia, AMD
US officials have slowed the issuing of licenses to chipmakers such as Nvidia Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. for large-scale AI accelerator shipments to…
Ambassador McKalip attending U.S. Agricultural Stakeholder Engagement and Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) meetings in Singapore
Cheif Agricultural Negotiator Doug McKalip will travel to Singapore from June 3 to June 6 to participate in events highlighting the 20th anniversary of the…
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Canada border agent strike action update
A strike could disrupt daily cross-border trade from the U.S. into Canada, affecting supply chains and causing delays at land crossings, airports, and ports...