Monthly Archives: December 2020

Transatlantic Trade: US and Europe – Final Report of 2020

The United Kingdom (UK) approved its second COVID-19 vaccine this week, while the European Union (EU) moved forward quickly with distribution of its first-approved vaccine to its Member States.  United States (US) President Donald Trump signed another COVID relief measure linked to an Omnibus appropriations bill late on Sunday, after objecting initially to a number … Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – December 31, 2020 (Goodbye 2020)

This report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Schedule* *The US President (POTUS) and Vice President’s (VPOTUS) daily schedules are subject to change. 11:00 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT and FIRST LADY depart Mar-a-Lago, Florida, for the White House According to the … Continue Reading

COVID-19: US State Policy Report – December 30, 2020

This report captures the shifting state, territorial and local government policies and guidance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and reopening of the economy in the US by tracking public information from official sources, such as gubernatorial comments, executive actions and guidance. The following states have new or updated information: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, … Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – December 30, 2020

This report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Schedule* *The US President (POTUS) and Vice President’s (VPOTUS) daily schedules are subject to change. THE PRESIDENT has no public events scheduled. According to the White House, during the Holiday season, President Trump will … Continue Reading

COVID-19: US State Policy Report – December 29, 2020

This report captures the shifting state, territorial and local government policies and guidance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and reopening of the economy in the US by tracking public information from official sources, such as gubernatorial comments, executive actions and guidance. The following states have new or updated information: Arizona, Arkansas, Kentucky, New York, … Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – December 29, 2020

This report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Schedule* *The US President (POTUS) and Vice President’s (VPOTUS) daily schedules are subject to change. THE PRESIDENT has no public events scheduled. According to the White House, during the Holiday season, President Trump will … Continue Reading

COVID-19: US State Policy Report – December 24-28, 2020

This report captures the shifting state, territorial and local government policies and guidance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and reopening of the economy in the US by tracking public information from official sources, such as gubernatorial comments, executive actions and guidance. The following states have new or updated information: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, … Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – December 28, 2020

This report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Schedule* *The US President (POTUS) and Vice President’s (VPOTUS) daily schedules are subject to change. THE PRESIDENT has no public events scheduled. VPOTUS’ Schedule* THE VICE PRESIDENT has no public events scheduled. Recap of … Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – December 24, 2020

This report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. Note:  On Thursday, 24 December, the U.S. Federal Government is closed, pursuant to the President’s Executive Order providing for the closing of Executive Departments and Agencies on this day.  The Federal Government will also be … Continue Reading

COVID-19: US State Policy Report – December 23, 2020

This report captures the shifting state, territorial and local government policies and guidance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and reopening of the economy in the US by tracking public information from official sources, such as gubernatorial comments, executive actions and guidance. The following states have new or updated information: Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, … Continue Reading

COVID-19: US State Policy Report – December 22, 2020

This report captures the shifting state, territorial and local government policies and guidance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and reopening of the economy in the US by tracking public information from official sources, such as gubernatorial comments, executive actions and guidance. The following states have new or updated information: District of Columbia, Kansas, Massachusetts, … Continue Reading

Transatlantic Trade: US and Europe – Week of December 14, 2020

The United States (US) approved its second COVID-19 vaccine by Moderna this week, ramping up its initial vaccine distribution and inoculations in America.  Meanwhile, the European Union (EU) decided to expedite its vaccine approval process and is now on track to authorize the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines before the end of the month.… Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – December 22, 2020

This report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Schedule* *The US President (POTUS) and Vice President’s (VPOTUS) daily schedules are subject to change. The President has no public events scheduled. VPOTUS’ Schedule* 9:15 a.m. EST – THE VICE PRESIDENT departs Washington, D.C., … Continue Reading

COVID-19: US State Policy Report – December 19-21, 2020

This report captures the shifting state, territorial and local government policies and guidance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and reopening of the economy in the US by tracking public information from official sources, such as gubernatorial comments, executive actions and guidance. The following states have new or updated information: Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of … Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – December 21, 2020

This report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Schedule* *The US President (POTUS) and Vice President’s (VPOTUS) daily schedules are subject to change. The President has no public events scheduled. VPOTUS’ Schedule* 11:30 a.m. EST – THE VICE PRESIDENT leads a teleconference … Continue Reading

COVID-19: US State Policy Report – December 17, 2020

This report captures the shifting state, territorial and local government policies and guidance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and reopening of the economy in the US by tracking public information from official sources, such as gubernatorial comments, executive actions and guidance. The following states have new or updated information: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, … Continue Reading

COVID-19: US State Policy Report – December 18, 2020

This report captures the shifting state, territorial and local government policies and guidance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and reopening of the economy in the US by tracking public information from official sources, such as gubernatorial comments, executive actions and guidance. The following states have new or updated information: District of Columbia, Georgia, Kentucky, … Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – December 17, 2020

This report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Schedule* *The US President (POTUS) and Vice President’s (VPOTUS) daily schedules are subject to change. 2:15 p.m. EST – The President and The First Lady participate in a signing ceremony for H.R. 473, Authorizing … Continue Reading

COVID-19: US State Policy Report – December 16, 2020

This report captures the shifting state, territorial and local government policies and guidance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and reopening of the economy in the US by tracking public information from official sources, such as gubernatorial comments, executive actions and guidance. The following states have new or updated information: Alaska, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, … Continue Reading

COVID-19: US State Policy Report – December 15, 2020

This report captures the shifting state, territorial and local government policies and guidance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and reopening of the economy in the US by tracking public information from official sources, such as gubernatorial comments, executive actions and guidance. The following states have new or updated information: California, Colorado, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New … Continue Reading

Transatlantic Trade: US and Europe – Week of December 7, 2020

Last week, the United Kingdom (UK) moved forward with its first inoculations of the approved Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.  The United States (US) approved the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine on Friday, 11 December, and will begin inoculations this coming week.  The European Union (EU) continues to stress safety over speed in its vaccine approval process and has yet … Continue Reading
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