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Biden admin seen ‘no appetite’ for bilateral FTA
The Biden administration is perceived not interested in forging bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with the Philippines, which was pushed during the Trump administration.
Canada joins Mexico's official complaint arguing US violating trade pact over auto parts provision
Canada is joining Mexico's official complaint requesting a dispute settlement panel to resolve a claim that the US is violating the new NAFTA by insisting on a stricter interpretation of a key provision on auto parts.
China hopes US can enable more trade amid 'Phase 1' deal uncertainties
China hopes the United States can create conditions to expand trade cooperation, after Chinese purchases of U.S. goods in the past two years fell short of the targets in a Trump-era trade deal.
US allows S. Korea to pay compensation to Iranian investor over ISDS ruling
In June 2018, the ICSID ordered Korea to pay the Dayyani family about US$63 million, but the payment has not been made due to US sanctions on Iran.
US Chamber calls for new US trade deals, China strategy
The US Chamber of Commerce called on the Biden administration to pursue more international trade deals and articulate a coherent strategy to compete and cooperate with China.
India to allow in imports of US pork and products, US officials say
India has agreed to allow imports of US pork and pork products into India, removing a longstanding barrier to US agricultural trade.
Mexico asks USMCA dispute resolution panel on auto content
The Mexican government has requested a dispute resolution panel under the US-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement, because it claims the United States is improperly interpreting stricter regional content rules under the pact.
US wins Canada trade spat as panel says dairy rules defy pact
The US notched a victory in a spat with Canada over dairy trade, with a dispute-settlement panel finding that the nation’s allocation of American lower-tariff imports violates their agreement.
World has moved on from US, EU’s drug monopoly. India and China are changing IP regulations
Even without an IP waiver from the WTO, China and India are leading the challenge to the West’s vaccine monopoly.
US removes Ethiopia, Mali and Guinea from AGOA trade programme
US removes Ethiopia, Mali and Guinea from duty-free trade programme over alleged rights violations and recent coups.