Category Archives: Trade Agreements

USTR Imposes Tariffs on 21 French Products — But Not Bev/Al — in Digital Services Tax Case

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Tariffs of 25% were imposed on handbags and cosmetics — but not French wine or Champagne — that total $1.3 billion in value.  And the U.S. Trade Representative Office said that while the effective date is Jan. 6, 2021, it … Continue reading →

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Canada Ratifies USMCA Trade Deal, Seen Taking Effect June 1

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

The accord replaces the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).  

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Trump Seeks 6% Boost in Trade Rep’s Budget Oversee China, USMCA Deals

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

A second Trump Administration will mean a continued focus on trade. That became clear when the White House released its proposed fiscal 2021 budget, which

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DISCUS Praises USMCA Signing

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

The U.S.-Mexico- Canada (USMCA) agreement was signed by President Trump, and Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. President Chris Swonger called the agreement “a

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China, US at Impasse Over Trade

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

California vintners and others with interest in U.S. trade shouldn’t expect an end to Trump’s Trade War with China anytime soon,

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China’s Top Liquor Brand to Open San Francisco Office

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Kweichow Maotai signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a visiting San Francisco government delegation in a bid

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