US Executive Branch Update – September 15, 2020

By Squire Patton Boggs on September 15, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, US Executive Branch

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.

10:30 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT participates in the arrival of the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Kingdom of Bahrain | West Wing Lobby

10:35 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT participates in a bilateral meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain | Oval Office

10:55 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT participates in the arrival of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates | West Wing Lobby

11:00 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT participates in a bilateral meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates | Oval Office

11:20 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY participate in the arrival of the Prime Minister of the State of Israel and Mrs. Netanyahu | West Wing Lobby

11:25 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT participates in a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of the State of Israel | Oval Office

12:00 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY participate in an Abraham Accords Signing Ceremony | South Lawn

12:45 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT participates in a working lunch with the Prime Minister of the State of Israel, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates and the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain | State Dining Room

3:25 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT departs the White House en route to Joint Base Andrews

3:35 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT arrives at Joint Base Andrews

4:30 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT arrives at Philadelphia International Airport | Philadelphia, PA

4:40 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT departs Philadelphia International Airport en route to National Constitution Center | Philadelphia, PA

5:30 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT participates in an ABC News Town Hall Event | Philadelphia, PA

6:35 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT departs National Constitution Center en route to Philadelphia International Airport | Philadelphia, PA

7:00 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT departs Philadelphia, PA, en route to Washington, D.C.

7:45 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT arrives at Joint Base Andrews

8:05 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT arrives at the White House

Looking Ahead: On Wednesday, September 16, President Donald Trump will have a call with Jewish leaders, before having lunch with Vice President Mike Pence. Later that day, he will deliver remarks at the National Republican Congressional Committee Battleground Dinner in Washington, D.C. On Thursday, September 17, President Trump will participate in a credentialing ceremony for newly appointed ambassadors to Washington, D.C. On Friday, September 18, the President will speak at rallies in Bemidji, Minnesota, and Mosinee, Wisconsin. Continue Reading

COVID-19: US State Policy Report – September 12-14, 2020

By Traci Martinez and Jill Kirila on September 14, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, State & Local Governments

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, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island, and West Virginia.

Hereinafter, for ease of reference, the term “state” will refer to all US states, territories and the District of Columbia.

New Documents Released between September 12 and 14, 2020

Colorado: Executive Order extending face coverings mandate for thirty days (see here)
Louisiana:
- Executive Order extending state of emergency through September 9 and outlining additional re-opening guidelines (see here)
- Gubernatorial announcement state will enter Phase 3 of re-opening (see here)
- Executive Order detailing Phase 3 regulations (see here)
Mississippi: Executive Order extending “Safe Return” phase of re-opening through September 30 (see here)
Nevada
- State Board of Pharmacy Emergency Regulation Supporting Widespread Immunization Efforts (see here)
- DMV Extension of Driver’s Licenses and IDs (see here)
Oregon: Gubernatorial Announcement Updating County Watch List, Moving Umatilla County to Phase Two (see here)
Rhode Island: Executive Order 20-76 Regarding Student Transportation (see here)
West Virginia: Gubernatorial Announcement Schools in Designated Counties will Return to Remote Instruction (see here)

US Executive Branch Update – September 14, 2020

By Squire Patton Boggs on September 14, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, US Executive Branch

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.

9:20 a.m. PDT – THE PRESIDENT departs Las Vegas, NV, en route to McClellan Park, CA

10:40 a.m. PDT – THE PRESIDENT arrives at Sacramento McClellan Airport | McClellan Park, CA

11:00 a.m. PDT – THE PRESIDENT participates in a briefing on wildfires | McClellan Park, CA

12:05 p.m. PDT – THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks and participates in a Ceremony Recognizing the California National Guard | McClellan Park, CA

12:40 p.m. PDT – THE PRESIDENT departs McClellan Park, CA, en route to Phoenix, AZ

2:30 p.m. MST – THE PRESIDENT arrives at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | Phoenix, AZ

2:40 p.m. MST – THE PRESIDENT departs Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport en route to Arizona Grand Resort & Spa | Phoenix, AZ

3:00 p.m. MST – THE PRESIDENT participates in a Latinos for Trump Coalition Roundtable | Phoenix, AZ

4:25 p.m. MST – THE PRESIDENT departs Phoenix, AZ, en route to Washington, D.C.

11:15 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT arrives at Joint Base Andrews

11:35 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT arrives at the White House Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – September 12, 2020

By Squire Patton Boggs on September 12, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, US Executive Branch

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.

Saturday, September 12, 2020

12:50 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT departs the White House en route to Trump International Hotel Washington, D.C.

1:30 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT participates in a roundtable with supporters | Trump International Hotel

2:30 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT participates in a roundtable with supporters | Trump International Hotel

3:30 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT departs Trump International Hotel Washington, D.C., en route to Joint Base Andrews

3:55 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT arrives at Joint Base Andrews

4:05 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT departs Washington, D.C., en route to Reno, NV

6:00 p.m. PDT – THE PRESIDENT arrives at Reno-Tahoe International Airport | Reno, NV

6:10 p.m. PDT – THE PRESIDENT departs Reno, NV, en route to Minden, NV

6:55 p.m. PDT – THE PRESIDENT arrives at Minden-Tahoe Airport | Minden, NV

7:00 p.m. PDT – THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks Live from Nevada | Minden, NV

8:15 p.m. PDT – THE PRESIDENT departs Minden, NV, en route to Reno, NV

9:00 p.m. PDT – THE PRESIDENT arrives at Reno-Tahoe International Airport

9:10 p.m. PDT – THE PRESIDENT departs Reno, NV, en route to Las Vegas, NV

10:20 p.m. PDT – THE PRESIDENT arrives at McCarran International Airport

10:40 p.m. PDT – THE PRESIDENT arrives at the RON Location | Las Vegas, NV Continue Reading

COVID-19: US State Policy Report – September 10-11, 2020

By Traci Martinez and Jill Kirila on September 11, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, State & Local Governments

The following states have new or updated information: Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, South Carolina, Utah, Vermont, and Virginia.

Hereinafter, for ease of reference, the term “state” will refer to all US states, territories and the District of Columbia.

New Documents Released between September 10 and 11, 2020

Colorado:
- Executive Order to facilitate “learning pods” for children in school (see here)
- Executive Order extending previous order allowing the operation of alternate care sites (see here)
Kansas: Executive Order extending previous order related to COVID-19 (see here)
Minnesota: Executive Order extending state of emergency through October 12 (see here)
Montana: School Outbreak Response Protocols for K-12 (see here)
New Hampshire: Emergency Order 68 Extending Various EMOs (see here)
New York: Gubernatorial Announcement of Forthcoming Executive Order Regarding MTA Enforcement of Mask Mandate (see here)
South Carolina: Executive Order 2020-59 Declaring State of Emergency (see here)
Utah: Executive Order 2020-62 Updating the Utah COVID-19 Level of Restriction (see here)
Vermont: Addendum 5 to Amended and Restated Executive Order 01-20 Extending State of Emergency (see here)
Virginia: Third Amendment to Executive Order 67 Lifting Restrictions on the Eastern Region (see here

Transatlantic Trade: US and European Trade Talk Update – September 11, 2020

By Christina Economides on September 11, 2020 Posted in Europe, International Trade Policy

For several months, the United States (US) has been a COVID-19 hotspot. This week, Western Europe surpassed the US in new daily infections, re-emerging as a hotspot. The European Commission shuffled some portfolios this week, after former European Union (EU) Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan’s resignation. Meanwhile, talks between the EU and the United Kingdom (UK) resumed this week, amid some complicating developments that even had some US Democratic lawmakers weighing-in.

Topics discussed in this report:

New EU Trade Commissioner Appointed
EU-UK Talks
UK-Japan | FTA Concluded
US-EU Relations
Digital Services Tax Updates
Russia | Notable US Developments
COVID-19 Updates | EU, US and UK
US Elections | Possible Trade Agenda Mentions

US Executive Branch Update – September 11, 2020

By Squire Patton Boggs on September 11, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, US Executive Branch

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.

8:00 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY depart Joint Base Andrews en route to Johnstown, PA

8:50 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY arrive at John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport | Johnstown, PA

9:00 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY depart Johnstown, PA, en route to Shanksville, PA

9:30 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY arrive at Flight 93 National Memorial | Shanksville, PA

9:45 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY participate in a Flight 93 National Memorial Nineteenth Anniversary Observanc

11:00 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY depart Shanksville, PA, en route to Johnstown, PA

11:15 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY arrive at John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport

11:25 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY depart Johnstown, PA, en route to Washington, D.C.

12:15 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY arrive at Joint Base Andrews

12:35 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY arrive at the White House

3:00 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT presents the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Major Thomas Payne, United States Army | East Room Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – September 10, 2020

By Squire Patton Boggs on September 10, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, US Executive Branch

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.

3:30 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT meets with the Secretary of State | Oval Office

5:20 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT departs Washington, D.C., en route to Freeland, MI

6:50 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT arrives at MBS International Airport | Freeland, MI

7:00 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks live from Michigan | Freeland, MI

8:20 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT departs Freeland, MI, en route to Washington, D.C.

9:45 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT arrives at Joint Base Andrews

10:05 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT arrives at the White House

VPOTUS’ Schedule*

11:35 a.m. EDT – THE VICE PRESIDENT departs Washington, D.C., en route Roanoke, VA, on Marine Two

12:35 p.m. EDT – THE VICE PRESIDENT arrives in Roanoke, VA, on Marine Two

2:05 p.m. EDT – THE VICE PRESIDENT addresses the VMI Corps of Cadets | Virginia Military Institute | Lexington, VA

5:25 p.m. EDT – THE VICE PRESIDENT departs Roanoke, VA, en route Washington, D.C., on Marine Two

6:20 p.m. EDT – THE VICE PRESIDENT arrives in Washington, D.C., on Marine Two Continue Reading

COVID-19: US State Policy Report – September 5-9, 2020

By Traci Martinez and Jill Kirila on September 9, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, State & Local Governments

Image of people social distancing with the text COVID-19 US State Policy Report overlaid on top 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, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, and Washington.

Hereinafter, for ease of reference, the term “state” will refer to all US states, territories and the District of Columbia.

New Documents Released between September 5 and 9, 2020

Arizona: Enhanced Surveillance Advisory outlining required reporting information for hospitals on COVID-19 and influenza cases (see here)
Colorado:
- Executive Order extending previous order relaxing some regulations for Medicaid enrollment (see here)
- Executive Order extending previous order limiting certain evictions (see here)
- Executive Order extending previous order allowing for expedited unemployment insurance claims (see here)
- Extension of previous order providing relief to public utility customers (see here)
- Extension of previous executive order relaxing some regulations relating to health care workforce hiring (see here)
- Extension of executive order related to election public health procedures (see here)
- Executive Order extending Protect Our Neighbors re-opening phase (see here)
- Executive Order extending previous order relaxing certain regulations related to juvenile justice centers (see here)
Connecticut: Executive Order extending certain COVID-19 executive orders (see here)
District of Columbia:
- Gubernatorial announcement DC has been approved for additional unemployment funding from FEMA (see here)
- Updated states list for travel advisory (see here)
Hawaii: Gubernatorial announcement of state rental and housing assistance program (see here)
Kentucky: Update to Executive Order outlining eviction moratorium to reflect agency order from the CDC (see here)
Michigan:
- Executive Order extending previous order outlining re-opening guidelines for long term care facilities (see here)
- Executive Order extending previous order regarding pharmacy and grocery store safety measures (see here)
New Jersey:
- Administrative Order regarding opening of gyms and spas in hotels and casinos (see here)
- Gubernatorial announcement of states list for updated quarantine travel advisory (see here)
New York: Gubernatorial announcement indoor dining can resume on September 30 (see here)
Ohio
- Health Director’s Order Requiring Daily Reporting of COVID-19 Cases in K-12 Schools (see here)
- Gubernatorial Announcement Granting Variance to State Sports Order to Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals (see here)
Pennsylvania: Gubernatorial Announcement Allowing Restaurants to Increase Indoor Occupancy to 50 Percent Beginning September 21 (see here)
Rhode Island
- Executive Order 74 Modifying Processes for Primary and General Elections (see here)
- Executive Order 75 Extending EOs 44, 46, 62 until October 10 (see here)
Texas: Gubernatorial Proclamation Extending Statewide Disaster Declaration for COVID-19 (see here)
Washington: Proclamation 20-71 Waiving In-Person Meeting Requirements for Department of Natural Resources (see here)

US Executive Branch Update – September 9, 2020

By Squire Patton Boggs on September 9, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, US Executive Branch

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.

12:00 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT receives his intelligence briefing | Oval Office

VPOTUS’ Schedule*

9:30 a.m. EDT – THE VICE PRESIDENT departs Washington, D.C., en route Pittsburgh, PA, on Air Force Two

10:30 a.m. EDT – THE VICE PRESIDENT arrives in Pittsburgh, PA, on Air Force Two | Pittsburgh International Airport

12:00 p.m. EDT – THE VICE PRESIDENT participates in a conversation on the importance of life | Cornerstone Ministries Church | Murrysville, PA

12:45 p.m. EDT – THE VICE PRESIDENT participates in a Susan B. Anthony List fireside chat | Cornerstone Ministries Church | Murrysville, PA

3:00 p.m. EDT – THE VICE PRESIDENT delivers remarks at Workers for Trump | PennEnergy Resources, LLC | Freedom, PA

5:40 p.m. EDT – THE VICE PRESIDENT departs Pittsburgh, PA, en route Washington, D.C., on Air Force Two

6:40 p.m. EDT – THE VICE PRESIDENT arrives in Washington, D.C., on Air Force Two Continue Reading

Next Up on the Trump Administration’s Tariffs Radar – Produce Imports

By Ludmilla Kasulke on September 8, 2020 Posted in International Trade Policy

On September 1, the Office of the US Trade Representative, working with the Departments of Commerce (DOC) and of Agriculture (USDA), announced a number of actions aimed at supporting domestic producers of seasonal/perishable produce. Their plans – which include new trade actions targeting certain fruit and vegetable imports – could have widespread impacts on produce prices and in how the US government responds to allegations of unfair subsidies supporting foreign-grown fruits and vegetables. Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – September 8, 2020

By Squire Patton Boggs on September 8, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, US Executive Branch

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.

11:55 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT departs Washington, D.C., en route to West Palm Beach, FL

2:10 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT arrives at Palm Beach International Airport | West Palm Beach, FL

2:55 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT arrives at Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum | Jupiter, FL

3:00 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks on Environmental Accomplishments for the People of Florida | Jupiter, FL

4:50 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT departs West Palm Beach, FL, en route to Winston-Salem, NC

6:40 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT arrives at Smith Reynolds Airport | Winston-Salem, NC

7:00 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks live from North Carolina | Winston-Salem, NC

8:30 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT departs Winston-Salem, NC, en route to Washington, D.C.

9:35 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT arrives at Joint Base Andrews

10:10 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT arrives at the White House Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – September 5, 2020

By Squire Patton Boggs on September 5, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, US Executive Branch

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.

Saturday & Sunday, September 5 & 6, 2020

THE PRESIDENT has no public events scheduled.

VPOTUS’ Schedule*

Saturday & Sunday, September 5 & 6, 2020

THE VICE PRESIDENT has no public events scheduled.

Looking Ahead: On Monday, September 7, Vice President Mike Pence will travel to La Crosse, Wisconsin, to visit Dairyland Power Cooperative and deliver remarks. Later that evening, the Vice President will return to Washington, D.C.

On Wednesday, September 9, Vice President Pence will travel to Pennsylvania for a bus tour that begins in Murrysville, Pennsylvania, He will visit Cornerstone Ministries Church and participate in a roundtable discussion with pro-life advocates. Later, the Vice President will participate in a fireside chat. The Vice President will also visit PennEnergy Resources, LLC, in Freedom, Pennsylvania, to deliver remarks focused on American energy independence, fracking, and Pennsylvania energy jobs. Later that evening, the Vice President will return to Washington, D.C.

On Thursday, September 10, Vice President Pence will travel to Lexington, Virginia, to deliver remarks to cadets at the Virginia Military Institute. He will return later that evening to Washington, D.C.

On Friday, September 11, Vice President Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence will travel to New York City, New York, to participate in memorial ceremonies honoring the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Later that evening, the Vice President and Second Lady will return to Washington, D.C. Continue Reading

COVID-19: US State Policy Report – September 2-4, 2020

By Traci Martinez and Jill Kirila on September 4, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, State & Local Governments

The following states have new or updated information: American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah, Washington, and West Virginia.

Hereinafter, for ease of reference, the term “state” will refer to all US states, territories and the District of Columbia.

New Documents Released between September 2 and 4, 2020

American Samoa: Proclamation requiring COVID-19 health workers to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival (see here)
Arizona: Gubernatorial announcement of nursing home visitation guidelines (see here)
California: Executive Order extending consumer protections against price gouging (see here)
Colorado: Executive Order extending disaster declaration (see here)
Delaware:
- Proclamation extending state of emergency for thirty days (see here)
- Proclamation outlining mask wearing requirements in gyms, restaurants, and other businesses (see here)
Florida:
- Executive Order extending state of emergency for 60 days (see here)
- Executive Order allowing Palm Beach County to move into Phase 2 of re-opening (see here)
Illinois: Executive Order implementing restrictions for Metro East region due to a rise in cases (see here)
Maine: Proclamation extending state of emergency through October 1 (see here)
Michigan:
- Executive Order on bar re-openings (see here)
- Guidance for fall sports (see here)
- Executive Order on gym and fitness center re-openings (see here)
Missouri: Executive Order 20-14 Continuing Remote Notary Services (see here)
New Hampshire: Emergency Order 67 Establishing the Remote Learning Center Verification Program (see here)
New Mexico: Executive Order 2020-63 Regarding Quarantine for Travelers (see here)
New York
- Gubernatorial Announcement Requiring School Districts to Report Number of Known Positive Cases Daily, beginning September 8 (see here)
- Gubernatorial Announcement Allowing Casinos to Reopen on September 9 with 25 Percent Capacity Limit (see here)
- Gubernatorial Announcement Allowing Malls to Reopen on September w9 with 50 Percent Capacity Limit (see here)
North Dakota:
- Gubernatorial Announcement Upgrading COVID-19 Risk Levels for 21 of 53 Counties (see here)
- Executive Order 2020-40 Modifying Dentistry Competency Exam (see here)
- Executive Order 2020-42 Allowing Interim Substitute Teachers to Remain in a Classroom for over 10 Days (see here)
Ohio: Gubernatorial Announcement Regarding Forthcoming EO on Daily School Reporting of COVID-19 Cases (see here)
Oregon: Gubernatorial Announcement Updating County Watch List, Removing One County (see here)
Rhode Island
- Executive Order 20-69 Extending Various EOs (see here)
- Executive Order 20-70 Hospital and Community-Based Health Care (see here)
- Executive Order 20-71 Extending Quarantine Order (see here)
- Executive Order 20-72 Regarding COVID-19 Emergency Regulations (see here)
- Executive Order 20-73 Extending Early Closure of Bars (see here)
Utah
- Executive Order 2020-59 Extending State Facilities Face Covering Requirement (see here)
- Executive Order 2020-60 Updating the COVID-19 Level of Restriction (see here)
Washington: Extension of 26 COVID-19 Related Proclamations until October 1 (see here)
West Virginia: Executive Order 65-20 Closing All Bars in Monongalia County (see here)

Transatlantic Trade: US and European Trade Talk Update – September 4, 2020

By Christina Economides on September 4, 2020 Posted in Europe, International Trade Policy

Over the past two weeks, the European Union (EU) saw the resignation of its EU Trade Commissioner, increased tension in the Eastern Mediterranean, and several EU countries received a high-level Chinese delegation. The United States (US) and EU also achieved a tariff reducing deal on American lobsters and other products. Meanwhile, transatlantic attention remains focused on the situation in Belarus, increased tensions between Cyprus (along with Greece) and Turkey, and a new Novichok poisoning case. Also, Kosovo and Serbia announced an economic breakthrough at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Friday, 4 September.

Meanwhile, the United Kingdom (UK) is preparing for the next round of talks with the EU, slated for next week. The European Commission is also working on keeping internal borders open, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, while the United States focuses on its COVID-19 vaccine efforts. This past week also saw further clarification from the US Government on next steps for its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO). Continue Reading