Europe in the line of fire as Trump threatens trade war with China – POLITICO

Europe in the line of fire as Trump threatens trade war with China – POLITICO

“The number one issue is not NATO, not even Ukraine, as serious as that is. The number one issue is the displacement of Chinese exports that are going to the U.S. and will now go to Europe,” said Anthony Gardner, who served as U.S. ambassador to the European Union just before Trump’s first mandate. “There … Read more

Okonjo-Iweala is unchallenged for second term as WTO chief – POLITICO

Okonjo-Iweala is unchallenged for second term as WTO chief – POLITICO

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

UK trade deal would be a ‘priority’ for Trump’s second term, claims ex-adviser – POLITICO

UK trade deal would be a ‘priority’ for Trump’s second term, claims ex-adviser – POLITICO

Westminster is likely to treat Greenway’s comments with a pinch of salt. One of the key sticking points in talks has been agricultural imports, and British resistance to opening its market to hormone-treated beef and chlorinated chicken — an issue that also scuttled the U.K.’s trade talks with Canada in January. “I hope that the … Read more

U.S. ‘beginning’ internal discussions about renewing North American trade pact

U.S. ‘beginning’ internal discussions about renewing North American trade pact

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