Exports
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[BREAKING] U.S. Senate approves USMCA
The deal just needs Trump’s signature to be fully approved in the U.S.
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BREAKING: After impeachment, U.S. House bestows big trade victory on Trump
House approved a bill that puts in place terms of USMCA.
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Democratic-led House expected to give Trump big win on trade
Bill implementing terms of USMCA is expected to pass with bipartisan support.
China delays tariffs on US autos, other goods in trade deal
Washington also agreed to postpone a planned tariff hike on US$160 billion of Chinese goods
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UK’s Johnson seeks to rule out Brexit trade pact delay
Johnson’s Conservatives won an 80-strong majority in Parliament in last week’s general election.
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NDP wants regular reviews of USMCA
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has remained tightlipped on whether New Democrats will vote for the agreement.
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Chrystia Freeland to sign USMCA deal with U.S., Mexico [UPDATED]
U.S. House Speaker Pelosi on the deal: a “victory for the American worker.”
China says trade envoys agree on phone to continue talks
Follows Beijing’s announcement of new guidelines for the protection of patents and copyrights.
UN reports increasing violations of Iran nuclear deal
Iran maintains its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.
China’s Xi on investment drive in EU member Greece
China’s state-owned shipping giant Cosco controls Greece’s largest port of Piraeus, near Athens.
Bank of England keeps rates on hold ahead of UK election
The central bank appears to be waiting for more clarity over Britain’s departure from the European Union.
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Pork, beef exports to China to resume after five-month suspension
China still bans the import of Canadian canola seed, alleging contamination; that dispute has gone to the WTO.
China appeals to Washington for quick end to trade war
Trump delayed a tariff due to take effect Tuesday on US$250 billion of Chinese goods but another increase on $160 billion of imports still is scheduled for Dec. 15.
Europe’s specialty food makers brace for US tariffs
Tariffs on US$7.5 billion on a range of European goods were approved by the World Trade Organization as compensation for illegal EU subsidies to Airbus.
UK labour market weakening amid Brexit uncertainty
The number of people in work dropped by 56,000 in the three months to August from the previous three-month period.
