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US, China Tag $60B in Potential Tariff Relief

The U.S. and China have recommended about US$60 billion in two-way trade for potential preferential tariff treatment under a new bilateral framework, identifying about US$30 billion of products in each direction that could eventually receive lower tariffs. The recommendations cover non-sensitive goods and are the latest step under the U.S.-China Board of Trade, established by President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping during Trump's May visit to Beijing. The tariff reductions ... [+]

Port Milwaukee: Great Lakes Demonstrate Value

Benefitting from a major U.S. policy change, Port Milwaukee held an event June 16 to spotlight the vital role the Great Lakes maritime industry plays in regional economic development, international trade, and community prosperity. On April 17, the U.S. Trade Representative’s final determination exempts Great Lakes vessels from the US$1.5 million ... [+]

USTR Notice on China Trade Practices

The U.S. Trade Representative has determined that the acts, policies, and practices of the Government of China related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation covered in the investigation are unreasonable or discriminatory and burden or restrict U.S. commerce. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking public ... [+]

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