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Transatlantic Trade | US and Europe – Week of January 17, 2022

Russia and Ukraine remain a focus for officials from the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States (US), with the US Secretary of State dispatched to Europe this past week.   Notably, a bipartisan US Senate delegation visited Ukraine this week, with one Senator suggesting the US Government is vetting potential effects … Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – December 13, 2021

This report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Schedule* 10:00 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT receives the President’s Daily Brief | Oval Office s 11:00 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT receives a briefing from Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator … Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – November 18, 2021

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 9:45 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks and signs into law S. 1511, the “Protecting America’s First Responders Act of 2021,” … Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – November 11, 2021

This report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. Note:  The US Federal Government is closed today, in observance of Veterans Day. POTUS’ Schedule* 9:00 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT hosts veterans and members of the military community before the group heads to Arlington … Continue Reading

Transatlantic Trade | US and Europe – Week of September 20, 2021

Tension between the United States (US) and France remains heightened, spilling over to European Union (EU) – however, the EU-US Trade and Tech Council is set to move forward this coming week.  Global leaders addressed the United Nations General Assembly this past week, with the US President convening a virtual COVID-19 Summit on the margins.  … Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – September 27, 2021

This report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Schedule* 10:00 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT and THE VICE PRESIDENT receive the President’s Daily Brief | Oval Office Looking Ahead: The President will continue to engage with members of Congress and congressional leadership … Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – September 21, 2021

This report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Schedule* 10:00 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks before the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly | General Assembly Hall United Nations 12:00 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT participates in a … Continue Reading

Transatlantic Trade | US and Europe – Week of August 9, 2021

United States (US) employers, including the US Government, are increasingly mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for American employees, amid the past few weeks of increased Delta variant cases. The US Government also moved forward with approving the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines for a booster dose for immunocompromised Americans only this week. Meanwhile, the US, in coordination with … Continue Reading

Transatlantic Trade | US and Europe – Week of June 14, 2021

The Group of Seven (G7) Leaders’ Summit concluded in the United Kingdom (UK) on Sunday, with several transatlantic leaders heading next to Brussels for the NATO Summit, including the President of the United States (US).  In Belgium, the US and European Union (EU) leaders met to strengthen the partnership.  EU officials also hosted a Summit … Continue Reading

Transatlantic Trade | US and Europe – Week of May 31, 2021

The European Union (EU) continues to resist supporting the World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) waiver for COVID-19 vaccines; and unveiled its alternative proposal on Friday.  Meanwhile, the United States (US) Government announced how it would start sharing some of its vaccine supply with the world this week.  Ahead … Continue Reading

Transatlantic Trade | US and Europe – Week of April 19, 2021

The United States (US) hosted the Leaders Summit on Climate this week, with transatlantic partners affirming commitments on reducing emissions and growing green, sustainable jobs.  The United Kingdom (UK) and the US also focused on issues with respect to Russia, while the European Union (EU) published a legislative package related to sustainable finance and sustainable … Continue Reading
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