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US filing another dairy dispute with Canada under USMCA trade deal
1-Feb-2023 Global News
The United States is filing another formal dispute over what it considers Canada’s failure to live up to its trade obligations to American dairy farmers and producers.
US open to forging FTA with Asean, says Romualdez
1-Feb-2023 Inquirer Net
The United States may pursue a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) as it seeks to boost economic activities with the major economic bloc, which bodes well for the Philippines.
The Biden administration can only achieve its laudable “worker-centered” trade policy for the Americas by fixing the existing US trade deals with most prospective APEP partners and building on solid new foundations
31-Jan-2023 Economic Liberties
For an APEP to deliver gains for the millions of citizens of American nations suffering from past corporate-rigged trade agreements, talks must fix parts of existing pacts that cause ongoing harm.
’Disappointing’ that US pressing ahead with duties on Canadian softwood lumber: Ng
25-Jan-2023 Yahoo
Canada’s international trade minister says the United States appears to be pressing ahead with what she calls "unjustified" duties on softwood lumber imports.
US to aggressively push for digital trade rules in Asia in 2023
25-Jan-2023 Nikkei Asia
The goal is to quickly create shared rules for the region, particularly in the digital sector, and to regain the initiative in the US-China contest for economic leadership in Asia.
US raises ’grave concerns’ over Mexico’s anti-GMO farm policies
24-Jan-2023 Reuters
US farm and trade officials raised "grave concerns" over Mexico’s agricultural biotechnology policies in meetings with their Mexican counterparts, as lingering disagreements threaten decades of booming corn trade between the neighbors.
Bite Latvia shareholder appeals to govt over 5G action by regulator SPRK
24-Jan-2023 Telecompaper
The US-based company Providence Equity Partners claims that certain actions by national public service regulator SPRK indicate a possible violation of the bilateral investment agreement between the US and Latvian governments.
Taylor: US tells Mexico biotech corn restrictions won’t stand
20-Jan-2023 Agri-Pulse
Taylor said the USDA appreciates Mexico’s willingness to negotiate on its looming decree to ban imports of genetically modified corn, but U.S. officials are far from satisfied with the latest compromise offered by Mexican officials.
Australian lithium miners lead way in battery minerals supply chain
19-Jan-2023 PV Magazine
While it is likely the US will identify additional free trade agreements for the purposes of the battery critical mineral requirements going forward, Australia, as one of the countries with an exisiting free trade agreement with the US, has a “critical” role to play.
Preliminary analysis of the IPEF chapter on good regulatory practice
18-Jan-2023 Third World Network
The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) seeks to impose a structure, set of procedures and criteria to govern the Parties’ regulatory decision making at the central government level.
US, Taiwan talks raise hopes for free-trade pact, analysts say
17-Jan-2023 South China Morning Post
Talks under way in Taipei between Taiwanese and US officials could pave the way for the two sides to sign a free-trade agreement in four areas, according to analysts.
US wants Bangladesh to join Indo-Pacific Strategy
12-Jan-2023 Dhaka Tribune
The US has been persuading Bangladesh to join in the Indo-Pacific Strategy, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, commonly known as the “Quad”, and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF).
"Not on the table": Piyush Goyal rules out free trade agreement with US
12-Jan-2023 NDTV
The Biden administration is also not in favour of a free trade agreement that businesses from either side are now talking about.
Canada, Mexico win auto rules trade dispute with US
12-Jan-2023 Reuters
Canada and Mexico have won their challenge to the US interpretation of content rules for autos under the new North American trade pact, a decision that favors parts makers north and south of the US border.
Three amigos or fair-weather friends?
11-Jan-2023 The Monitor
This week’s North American Leaders’ summit is soured by dubious challenges to Mexican food and energy sovereignty.
No compromise with Mexico on biotech corn ban, Vilsack says
10-Jan-2023 Agri-Pulse
There aren’t any compromises that the Biden administration is willing to make when it comes to Mexico’s effort to curtail its imports of genetically modified corn from the US, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said.
Canada seeks progress in dispute over Mexican energy policies at summit
10-Jan-2023 Reuters
The United States and Canada entered into dispute settlement talks last year with Mexico under a North American trade deal, known as the USMCA, charging that Mexican energy policies were discriminatory and undermine international firms.
US plans $55bn investment in Africa, keys into AfCFTA
10-Jan-2023 Leadership
The United States of America(USA) has revealed a blueprint that will enable a massive investment inflow into Africa, as Joe Biden’s administration begins winning the heart of African leaders.
US cuts off Burkina Faso from Africa duty-free trade program
10-Jan-2023 yahoo finance
The United States has dropped Burkina Faso from its AGOA trade preference program citing deep concerns over "unconstitutional change" in government in the West African country, the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) office said on Sunday.
US agrees to revise “free trade” treaty with Colombia: officials
9-Jan-2023 Colombia Reports
The governments of Colombia and the United States will negotiate revisions to their controversial “free” trade agreement, the trade minister confirmed.