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Posted April 03, 2019
In a recent note to clients, the investment bank warned that Trump’s goal of getting the USMCA ratified by August is likely to put the White House on a perilous collision course with Democratic lawmakers. Continue Reading
Posted March 21, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
U.S. officials will travel to Beijing next week as sides race against the clock to strike a deal, but Washington’s demand for an effective enforcement mechanism remains a stumbling block, analysts say. Continue Reading
Posted March 20, 2019
Coming amid conflicting reports about China-U.S. talks, Trump’s latest remarks about tariffs spooked markets and raised concerns among farm exporters vulnerable to China’s retaliatory tariffs. Continue Reading
Posted March 13, 2019
USTR Lighthizer was on Capitol Hill Wednesday trying to rally support for the USMCA with a Democratic caucus increasingly doubtful that Trump’s NAFTA replacement does enough for workers in the region. Continue Reading
Posted March 11, 2019
China’s central bank governor this weekend affirmed an official vow to avoid manipulating its currency to boost exports and said Beijing had reached “consensus” with the U.S. on many crucial issues. Continue Reading
Posted February 27, 2019
Testifying before Congress, USTR Robert Lighthizer told lawmakers that the U.S. and China have agreed to enforcement procedures that will ensure Beijing actually follows through on promised reforms. Continue Reading
