Tag Archives: African Union

Transatlantic Trade | US and Europe – Week of March 14, 2022

More countries joined the United States (US) this past week in calling for Russia’s “most-favored nation” status to be revoked at the World Trade Organization (WTO).  The European Union (EU) approved a fourth tranche of sanctions against Russia, as the bloc prepares yet another potential round of sanctions.  Furthermore, the United Kingdom (UK) designated an … Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – March 11, 2022

This report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Schedule* 9:00 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT receives the President’s Daily Brief 10:15 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT announces actions to continue to hold Russia accountable for its unprovoked and unjustified war on Ukraine … Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – February 9, 2022

This report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Schedule* 9:30 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT receives the President’s Daily Brief 2:30 p.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT participates in a roundtable with CEOs of electric utilities to discuss his Build Back Better agenda; … Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – November 9, 2021

This report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Schedule* 10:15 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT receives the President’s Daily Brief | Oval Office 4:40 p.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks at a virtual grassroots event for the Democratic National Committee | … Continue Reading

Transatlantic Trade | US and Europe – Week of June 21, 2021

The European Union (EU) published its TRIPS waiver proposal for COVID-19 vaccines this week at the World Trade Organization (WTO), with the United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK) welcoming the alternative, while seeking procedural clarifications.  The US detailed this week how it would distribute 55 million of the 80 million from America’s COVID-19 vaccine … Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – February 1, 2021

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, as is the White House press briefing schedule. 10:00 a.m. EST – the President and the Vice President receive … Continue Reading

Transition 2020 | Biden and Trade: Africa Policy Shifts Back to Traditional US Engagement

President-Elect Joe Biden’s campaign platform pledged the US would renew a “mutually respectful engagement toward Africa with a bold strategy.” His immediate focus, however, will be to tackle domestic matters like COVID-19 and the economy. Initial engagement with Africa may therefore be conducted through combatting the pandemic, bilaterally and multilaterally, and via the Global Health … Continue Reading
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