Rebuking Trump can be risky — so Republicans take to congressional hearings to berate administration officials on trade
Drew Angerer/Getty Images Republicans are by and large agai.....»»
Trump says he"ll sign coronavirus liability executive order that helps meat producers
Administration officials and some Republicans on Capitol Hill have said businesses that are reopening need liability protection......»»
Trump administration exempts face masks and medical gowns from import tariffs as coronavirus spreads
U.S. trade officials have exempted medical gowns, protective masks and other healthcare products made in China from trade-war-related import tariffs as demand soars amid the coronavirus crisis......»»
White House handling of U.S.-Japan trade deal angers Democrats
House Democrats on Wednesday blasted the Trump administration for not consulting sufficiently with Congress while negotiating a mini trade deal with Japan, failing to provide details about it and refusing to testify at a congressional hearing......»»
Trump pushes Congress to pass USMCA as AFL-CIO steps on brakes
U.S. President Donald Trump and top administration officials on Tuesday renewed pressure on Congress to ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement, after a major U.S. labor leader on Monday said there was more work to do on the deal......»»
U.S.-China trade deal in sight after progress in high-level talks
U.S.-China trade talks are progressing well and the United States aims to sign an initial deal this month, top Trump administration officials said on Friday, offering reassurance to global markets after nearly 16 months of tit-for-tat tariffs......»»
Chinese officials reportedly cast doubt on any long-term trade deal with Trump — and his impulsive nature is part of the problem
AP Chinese officials doubt whether a trade deal can be reached with the Trump administration, Bloomberg reported. Sources told Bloombe.....»»
White House says it still aims to sign U.S.-China trade deal next month
The Trump administration still expects to sign an initial trade agreement with China next month despite the cancellation of the APEC summit in Chile where officials had hoped to finalize the pact, the White House said on Wednesday......»»
U.S.-Japan trade deal hits snag as Tokyo seeks assurances on car tariffs
A U.S.-Japan trade deal hit a last-minute snag as Japanese officials sought assurances that the Trump administration will not impose national security tariffs on Japanese-built cars and auto parts, people familiar with the talks said on Monday......»»
U.S.-China trade talks to resume next week after farm trip canceled: Mnuchin
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Monday that U.S.-China trade talks will resume next week in Washington, adding that the Trump administration requested that Chinese officials cancel a visit to U.S. farming regions......»»
Top U.S. trade official submits USMCA ideas to Democrats: lawmakers
The Trump administration on Wednesday sent U.S. House of Representatives Democrats its latest proposals for addressing legislators' concerns about the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal, lawmakers and congressional sources said......»»
The Trump administration is looking into a plan to cut taxes by the amount it"s taking in from China tariffs
Reuters The Trump administration is looking into a proposal that would lower taxes by the same amount it has taken in from tariffs, according to a congressional aide. The proposal came as the US trade war with C.....»»
U.S. plans in-person China trade talks next month: White House adviser
The Trump administration is still planning for a round of in-person talks between U.S. and Chinese officials in September after a constructive exchange this week between deputy-level negotiators, White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said on Thursday......»»
U.S., Chinese officials held productive trade call: White House adviser
U.S. and Chinese deputy-level negotiators held a "very constructive" teleconference on Wednesday and the Trump administration is still planning for a round of in-person talks in September, White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said......»»
Trump presses for USMCA passage as Lighthizer, lawmakers prepare to meet
President Donald Trump and his top advisers on Monday stepped up their drive to win congressional passage of a trade deal with Canada and Mexico, as the administration's top trade official prepared to meet with Democratic lawmakers again this week......»»
U.S. pushes Mexico for more in talks over tariffs and border
Mexican and U.S. officials resumed talks on trade and migration on Thursday, with the Trump administration resisting calls from U.S. businesses and some Republican lawmakers to ease up on a plan to impose import tariffs on its southern neighbor......»»
Top Trump official says tariffs on Mexico will not derail trade deal
Top administration officials said on Sunday that U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexican imports would not interfere with the finalization of a North American trade pact and were designed to force Mexico's hand in immigration talks......»»
Bank CEO charged with trying to trade loans for Trump post
A banker who prosecutors say tried to buy himself a senior post in President Donald Trump's administration by making risky loans to former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was arrested Thursday... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Trump's 25% China tariffs begin as trade talks between two nations continue
Trump administration officials were expected to continue high-stakes trade talks with China on Friday,.....»»
Trade talks with China linger past Trump's midnight deadline as new tariffs begin
Trump administration officials were expected to continue high-stakes trade talks with China on Friday,.....»»
Trade talks with China linger past Trump's midnight deadline as new tariffs set to begin
Trump administration officials were expected to continue high-stakes trade talks with China on Friday with higher .....»»