trade
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U.S. Senate approves USMCA [UPDATED]
The deal just needs Trump’s signature to be fully approved in the U.S.
Emphasis on US exports, trade secrets in China trade deal
Agreement leaves unresolved Washington’s fundamental differences with Beijing, which is relying on massive government intervention in the economy.
US-China trade pact signing to ease tension but leaves much undone
Phase 1 pact does little to force China to make the major economic reforms – such as reducing unfair subsidies for its own companies.
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Senate expects USMCA vote Jan. 16, clears decks for impeachment
Trudeau government will follow US approval to introduce implementation legislation of its own.
Bank of Canada watching global trade impacts
Looking to see how weakness from manufacturing may spread to services, employment, consumer spending or housing.
China’s economy czar going to Washington to sign trade deal
Earlier punitive duties imposed by both sides on billions of dollars of each other’s goods stayed in place
World Bank sees modest global 2020 rebound but trade a risk
Global economy to grow 2.5% this year, up only slightly from 2.4% growth in 2019, the weakest performance since the 2008 financial crisis.
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UK lawmakers OK Johnson’s Brexit bill, pave way to exit EU
Also has to be approved by Parliament’s upper chamber.
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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.
EU to boost measures to protect trade after WTO impasse
A proposal to change some EU trade rules will enable it to act even when the WTO can’t give a final ruling.
Ratification of North American trade deal coming in short order: Trudeau
But minority Liberals must find support from across the political aisle to implement the agreement.
