In a statement U.S. President Joe Biden said, it was too early to make any commitments on lifting U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, while USTR Katherine Tai said she was working on the issue. “I’d like to be able to be… Read More ›
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Washington faces very large challenges in economic relationship with Beijing: USTR
In a development that buttresses the previous U.S. Administration’s point of view, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai stated, the United States faces “very large challenges” in its economic relationship with China; the challenge requires the Biden Administration’s full attention across… Read More ›
Global chip shortage to cost automakers $110 billion in 2021: AlixPartners
In a report consulting firm AlixPartners said, the global shortage of semiconductors is likely to cost automakers $110 billion in lost revenues in 2021, up from a previous estimate of $61 billion. It expects the crisis to effect the production… Read More ›
U.S.-China trade surplus narrows to $40.75 billion, Beijing far from meeting purchase commitments under Phase 1 deal
According to Chinese customs data released on Tuesday, Beijing’s trade surplus with the United States has narrowed to $30.75 billion in September, down from $34.24 billion a month earlier. For the first nine months of the year, China’s trade surplus… Read More ›
U.S. working on executive order that expands ‘Buy America’ provisions: USTR
In a development pregnant with possibilities, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer stated, the Wuhan Coronavirus pandemic shows that the United States is way too dependent on cheap foreign imports for key strategic medical supplies. The statement underscores the need for… Read More ›
China seeking flexibility on its Phase-1 trade deal purchase commitments: sources
With China’s coronavirus threatening to put the brakes on China’s recovering economy, Chinese officials are hoping the U.S. will agree to some flexibility on its pledges in the recently signed phase-1 trade deal, said sources familiar with the situation at… Read More ›
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