A new trade and technology partnership aims to counter China, but tensions over issues like metal tariffs remain.
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U.S.-China Trade Talks Should Resume, U.S. Business Groups Say
A letter from influential industry organizations asked the White House to resume negotiations on tariffs and other measures that stalled during a bruising trade war.
Yellen Says China Trade Deal Has ‘Hurt American Consumers’
The Treasury secretary said an agreement made by the Trump administration, which remains under review, had failed to address fundamental problems between the two countries.
Europe Is Proposing a Border Carbon Tax. What Is It and How Will It Work?
Supporters say it could pressure other countries to take stronger climate action. But this novel tool could be tricky to implement.
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Europe Rolls Out Ambitious Climate Change Plan, but Obstacles Loom
The proposal would impose tariffs on some imports from countries with looser environmental rules. It would also mean the end of sales in the European Union of new gas- and diesel-powered cars in just 14 years.
High Lumber Prices Add Urgency to a Decades-Old Trade Fight
Forced to pay more for wood, home builders want the Biden administration to settle a long-running dispute over Canadian imports. It won’t be easy.
U.S. and E.U. End Aviation Trade Spat and Turn to China’s Rise
The agreement, coming as President Biden met European leaders, ends a 17-year dispute over aircraft subsidies.
U.S. and E.U. Agree to Suspend Feud Over Aid for Airbus and Boeing
The agreement, coming as President Biden prepares to meet European leaders, ends a 17-year dispute over aircraft subsidies.
What Is Brexit? And How Is It Going?
Britain’s split from the European Union took full effect as 2021 began. Here is a guide to what it means, how it came about and what the future may hold.