Neither Trump nor his campaign has explicitly said they oppose Okonjo-Iweala getting a second term. But Trump’s former U.S. trade representative, Robert Lighthizer, labeled her as “China’s ally in Geneva” in his 2023 book, “No Trade Is Free.” Speedy procedure: For its part, the Biden administration has expressed concern about the WTO’s accelerated process to … Read more
The federal government says it’s in close contact with its American partners as the Biden administration escalates efforts to halt Canada’s tax on large foreign digital services companies. The Office of the United States Trade Representative has requested dispute settlement consultations with Ottawa under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement. “The United States opposes unilateral digital service … Read more
US Trade Representative Katherine Tai on Thursday gave a strong endorsement to Canada’s decision to impose a 100 per cent tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles and 25 per cent on Chinese steel and aluminium as she finalises US duties planned at similar rates. In a statement issued by her office, Tai applauded Canada’s decision to … Read more
Attendees from more than 50 organisations representing thousands of Asian-Americans cited a litany of fears as politicians ramp up anti-China rhetoric, pass laws blocking Chinese nationals from buying property and spread anti-immigrant verbiage. US Trade Representative Katherine Tai is the first Asian-American to hold the cabinet-level position. Photo: AFP For many, public discourse shaped by … Read more
The Office of the United States Trade Representative says it will do what’s necessary to halt Canada’s tax on large foreign digital services companies. Last month, Parliament approved the government’s plan to add a three per cent levy on foreign tech giants which generate revenue from Canadian users. It means the companies will have to … Read more
Washington was pushing to “put China in the text every two sentences,” said one European diplomat who was granted the condition of anonymity to speak candidly. “It kept hammering on the Chinese nail.” To Washington’s satisfaction, the two sides committed to team up with other countries to tackle “China’s non-market policies and practices in the … Read more
For anyone with lingering night terrors from the last renegotiation of NAFTA, the notion of reopening the pact might evoke the trailer for a classic horror movie sequel: It’s baaaaa-aaaack. But this time is different, says the U.S. envoy to Canada. In an interview with CBC News, Ambassador David Cohen said officials in his country have … Read more
