Trade - Page 60

September 6, 2023

Canada progresses toward ASEAN trade deal as Trudeau emphasizes transparency

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday that the country is on track to finalize a free trade agreement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

September 6, 2023

US extends tariff exclusions on some Chinese import categories through end of 2023

Trade Representative Katherine Tai's office has announced an extension of tariff exclusions for 352 categories of Chinese imports, as well as 77 categories related to COVID-19.

September 5, 2023

Cartels exploit banana trade to smuggle cocaine from Latin America: report

Police across Europe have found cocaine in Ecuadorian banana shipments several times over the past few years, with officials warning that the problem will only grow more severe.

August 24, 2023

UK unveils battery strategy to fuel net zero goals, inviting input from industry stakeholders

Britain has unveiled its intent to establish a comprehensive battery strategy, actively seeking insights from companies, investors, and battery innovators.

August 23, 2023

China’s port project in Peru to become the ‘gateway from South America to Asia,’ official says

China, which has been investing in infrastructure and logistics around the world for years, is building a $1.3 billion port in Chancay, Peru, to streamline shipping to South America.

August 23, 2023

Traffic disrupted in Egypt’s Suez Canal after 2 tankers collide

A couple of tankers, flagged by Singapore and the Cayman Islands, have collided in Egypt’s Suez Canal, a waterway vital to global trade. Authorities are working to remove the vessels.

August 22, 2023

Canada to contest US softwood lumber tariffs deemed 'unfair, unjust and illegal'

Canada has announced its intention to challenge the U.S. tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber products, which Ottawa has characterized as "unfair, unjust and illegal."

August 22, 2023

US seeks trade panel to resolve labor conflict at Mexican mine

The U.S. government announced on Tuesday its decision to activate a dispute-settlement panel under labor regulations embedded in the USMCA, marking the first instance of such an action.

August 17, 2023

US set to escalate trade grievance with Mexico over genetically modified corn ban

The United States is reportedly poised to escalate its grievance with Mexico's prohibition on GM corn, asserting that the ban infringes upon the nations' free-trade agreement.

July 31, 2023

Jordan accuses Biden FTC of 'obstructing' House Oversight, demands communications with Warren associates

Rep. Jim Jordan accused the FTC of "obstructing" House oversight and said activists aligned with Sen. Elizabeth Warren forced cooperation with Lina Khan.