Trump’s Forced Labour Tariff Plan Faces Criticism from Experts and Rights Groups
The Trump administration’s proposal to impose new tariffs on countries accused of failing to curb forced labour has drawn criticism from trade experts, business leaders, and human rights advocates, who argue the measure is...
U.S. to Release Key Trade Probe Results in Coming Weeks, Says Trade Representative
The Trump administration will announce the outcomes of several Section 301 trade investigations over the coming weeks, according to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box on Tuesday, Greer said the...
U.S. Trade Deficit Widens to $57.3 Billion in February Despite Record Exports
The U.S. trade deficit widened by 4.9% to $57.3 billion in February, as a surge in imports outpaced strong export growth, according to data released by the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis and...
U.S. Launches Trade Probes Targeting Excess Capacity and Forced Labor
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has launched two new trade investigations targeting excess industrial capacity among major trading partners and the use of forced labor in global supply chains. Announced on Wednesday...