International Trade

Bloomberg | Top Story | October 22, 2019

Cheap Brazil beans threaten to derail China’s return to U.S. soy

China is clearing the way for more purchases of American soybeans in an apparent boon for U.S. farmers. There’s just one thing getting in the way -- cheap Brazilian supplies.

Senators push quick vote on Hong Kong bill despite China threat

Bloomberg | October 22, 2019 | International Trade

Senators from both parties are keeping up pressure for a swift vote on legislation to show support for pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong by requiring annual reviews of whether the city is sufficiently autonomous from Beijing to justify its special trading status with the U.S.

USDOC suspended investigation agreement on fresh tomatoes from Mexico and issues final determination

AJOT | October 22, 2019 | International Trade

At the request of U.S. tomato producers and as required by the statute, the Department of Commerce continued the antidumping duty investigation of fresh tomatoes from Mexico.

Government hints major amendments would kill Brexit bill

Bloomberg | October 22, 2019 | International Trade

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will find out Tuesday evening whether he has any chance of getting his Brexit deal through Parliament -- and whether he can do it ahead of his Oct. 31 deadline.

U.K. factory export view drops to lowest in almost two decades

Bloomberg | October 22, 2019 | International Trade

Russia is importing thousands of European cows

Bloomberg | October 22, 2019 | International Trade

Russia bought 45,000 dairy cows from Europe this year, but cheese imports are still forbidden.

South Korea’s Moon says economy faces ‘grave’ situation

Bloomberg | October 21, 2019 | International Trade

Chile endures 4th day of protests in worst unrest in decades

Bloomberg | October 21, 2019 | International Trade

Trump says China signals trade talks on target for November deal

Bloomberg | October 21, 2019 | International Trade

President Donald Trump said China has indicated that negotiations over an initial trade deal are advancing, raising expectations the nations’ leaders could sign an agreement at a meeting next month in Chile.

Five months after Huawei export ban, U.S. companies are confused

Bloomberg | October 21, 2019 | International Trade

USDOC Tightens cuba sanctions further

AJOT | October 21, 2019 | International Trade

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that it will further restrict the Cuban regime’s access to commercial aircraft and other goods.

International Trade

Bloomberg | Top Story | October 21, 2019

China seeks $2.4 billion in trade countermeasures against U.S.

China is seeking $2.4 billion in trade countermeasures against the U.S. in a seven-year-old case it lodged with the World Trade Organization.