Tag Archives: COVID-19 Updates

Transatlantic Trade | US and Europe – Week of November 1, 2021

The United Kingdom (UK), European Union (EU) and the United States (US) focused this past week on climate change and global supply chain disruptions, with the UK hosting the 26th United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), which continues into this week.  Transatlantic leaders started the week in Rome, attending the Group … Continue Reading

US Federal Labor Viewpoints – Week of October 25, 2021

This is a weekly post spotlighting labor topics in focus by the US legislative and executive branches during the previous week. In this issue, we cover: Reconciliation Spending Measure/Infrastructure Package Updates U.S. Economy Update COVID-19 Vaccine Employer Mandate Updates Other General COVID-19 Updates Labor Department Confirmation Updates Tipped Worker Final Rule Published Republicans Challenge NLRB … Continue Reading

US Federal Labor Viewpoints – Week of October 18, 2021

This is a weekly post spotlighting labor topics in focus by the US legislative and executive branches during the previous week. In this issue, we cover: Reconciliation Spending Measure/Infrastructure Package Updates Fed Reserve Weighs in on Labor Shortages and Inflation COVID-19 Vaccine Employer Mandate and Health Care Facilities Mandate Updates Other General COVID-19 Updates Vice … Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – October 25, 2021

This report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Schedule* 8:30 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT receives the President’s Daily Brief | Biden Residence, Wilmington, DE 9:40 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT departs New Castle, Delaware, en route Newark, New Jersey 10:20 a.m. … Continue Reading

Transatlantic Trade | US and Europe – Week of October 18, 2021

Officials from the United States (US) were in Europe this week, discussing trade matters, including the Section 232 aluminum and steel dispute.  The US Department of the Treasury formally announced an agreement had been reached with some European countries that have enacted unilateral digital services taxes (DSTs).  Also this week, the European Commission adopted its … Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – October 19, 2021

This report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Schedule* 9:30 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT receives the President’s Daily Brief | Closed Press 2:00 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT, THE VICE PRESIDENT, and the Secretary of the Treasury meet with House progressives … Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – October 14, 2021

This report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Schedule* 9:30 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT receives the President’s Daily Brief 10:30 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT and The Vice President receive a briefing from members of the White House COVID-19 Response Team … Continue Reading

Transatlantic Trade | US and Europe – Week of October 4, 2021

Talks between the United Kingdom (UK) and European Union (EU) continued this week toward trying to resolve post-Brexit trade impasses, amid warnings from both sides.  Officials from the United States (US) attended Group of 20 (G20) meetings and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) ministerial this week, with Biden Administration officials welcoming the … Continue Reading

Transatlantic Trade | US and Europe – Week of September 27, 2021

United States (US) Trade Representative Katherine Tai, along with other American officials, travelled to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this week to participate in the inaugural US-European Union (EU) Trade and Tech Council (TTC) with their European counterparts.  Group of Seven (G7) health and transport ministers met this week, reaching an agreement intended to boost the international travel … Continue Reading
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