Tag Archives: USMCA

Transatlantic Trade | US and Europe – June 25 – July 8, 2022

The past two weeks saw the conclusion of the Group of Seven (G7) Leaders and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summits in Germany and Spain, respectively.  The G7 Leaders’ issued a Communique affirming continued solidarity with Ukraine.  Aligning with the G7, the United States (US) started its domestic process to impose tariffs on a number … Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – January 13, 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 10:30 a.m. EST – THE PRESIDENT delivers an update on his Administration’s whole-of-government COVID-19 surge response; the Secretary of Defense and FEMA … Continue Reading

US Federal Labor Viewpoints – Week of August 23, 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: COVID-19 Updates Biden Administration Labor Leadership Updates Unemployment Insurance Update AFL-CIO President Election Results EEOC Increases Voting Transparency Mexican Labor Dispute Resolution Workforce Hub Grant Opportunity… Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – August 11, 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 receives the President’s Daily Brief | Oval Office 11:15 a.m. EDT – The President meets virtually with business, university, and health care leaders to discuss strategies to … Continue Reading

US Federal Labor Viewpoints – Week of July 19, 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: Biden Administration Labor Leadership Updates Commerce Department Announces $3 Billion Investment in America’s Communities NPRM Announced to Implement $15 Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors Democrats Highlight Need for Workforce … Continue Reading

US Federal Labor Viewpoints – Week of June 21, 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: Biden Administration Labor Leadership Updates “Forced Labor” Update House Approves the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act NPRM for Tipped Workers Announced Labor Department Grants Announced USMCA Labor Enforcement … Continue Reading

Transition 2020 | Biden and Trade: Deepening Ties with Latin American Allies

While President-Elect Biden supported the Obama Administration’s Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, he has since said he would renegotiate the Asia-Pacific pact. He views the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) as the gold standard, especially on enforcement, environment, and labor provisions. Any future trade agreements will likely seek to at least achieve these same standards. Rule of law … Continue Reading

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

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 … Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – September 2, 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. 12:20 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT departs Washington, D.C., en route to Wilmington, NC 1:25 p.m. EDT – THE … Continue Reading

Kamala Harris – Where Biden’s Vice President Pick Stands on Key Trade and Foreign Policy Issues

On Tuesday, August 11, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden announced that he has selected Senator Kamala Devi Harris (D-California) as his vice presidential running mate.  Since joining the U.S. Congress in 2017, Harris has in some instances served as a bridge between progressive and moderate Democratic positions and policies.  However, Harris is typically characterized … Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – July 2, 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. 11:30 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks at Spirit of America Showcase | Grand Foyer VPOTUS’ Schedule* Vice … Continue Reading
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