Makers of a vast array of American products are weighing the risks, and potential payoffs, of the sweeping tariffs the president has promised on April 2.
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Lawmakers Rebuke Biden for Bypassing Congress in Trade Deal With Japan
A statement from two Democrats called the Biden administration’s deal “unacceptable,” saying it should have been made available to Congress and the public for review.
U.S. and Japan Reach Deal on Battery Minerals
While the terms of the deal are limited, the agreement appears to provide a model for resolving recent trade spats between the United States and some of its closest allies.
U.S. to Challenge Mexican Ban on Genetically Modified Corn
The Biden administration said it would request talks with Mexico over a brewing trade fight.
Biden’s ‘Made in America’ Policies Anger Key Allies
The president’s plans to bolster America’s electric vehicle and battery production have opened a rift in relationships in Asia and Europe.
Taiwan and U.S. to Begin Formal Trade Talks
The announcement comes amid tensions with China over the self-governing island, which several American lawmakers recently visited.
Biden Administration Says China Failed Trade Commitments
In a new report, the administration detailed China’s violations of promises made both to the World Trade Organization and under a 2020 trade deal with the U.S.
U.S. asks Mexico to review a second complaint about labor violations in its auto industry.
The action invokes provisions of the new North American trade accord.
U.S. Asks Mexico to Investigate Labor Issues at G.M. Facility
The administration learned of what appeared to be “serious violations” of labor rights, it said, and used a new tool in the North American trade deal to seek a review.
U.S. Proposes New Tariffs on $4 Billion of E.U. Goods as Trade Dispute Grows
The United States moved to impose levies on more products than previously planned in an escalation of its fight with Europe over government aid for Boeing and Airbus.