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Posted December 12, 2018
In a move aiming resolve trade tensions with the U.S. and give Trump a huge symbolic win, Beijing plans to replace its Made in China 2025 plan with one that plays down a bid to dominate manufacturing. Continue Reading
Posted December 12, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Meeting recently with Democratic lawmakers, Lighthizer said he’s doubtful Trump’s threat to exit NAFTA will be effective in getting the USMCA ratified and instead wants to see a “constructive dialog.” Continue Reading
Posted December 12, 2018
After U.S. officials insisting the Huawei case has nothing to do with pressuring Beijing in trade talks, Trump flipped the script by announcing he would interfere in the matter if it helped win a trade deal. Continue Reading
Posted December 12, 2018
In private talks following yesterday’s televised Oval Office spat with top Democrats, Trump claimed the USMCA will bring in so much money to the U.S. it would be almost as if Mexico paid for the wall. Continue Reading
Posted December 12, 2018
Under Economic Issues, EU Customs Issues, International Trade Issues
A dissident group of pro-leave Tory MPs, unhappy over Theresa May’s handling of talks with the EU, has forced a no-confidence vote, throwing U.K. politics deeper into crisis and Brexit further into doubt. Continue Reading
Posted December 12, 2018
Under Other Government Departments-Agencies, U.S. Customs Issues
CBP awarded a five-year $300 million contact to Accenture to help it shore up staffing, but 10 months into the deal and a government watchdog found that so far it has satisfied just 0.26% of its objective. Continue Reading
