News by subject: TRD

The U.S. International Trade Commission today unanimously determined that revoking the antidumping order on imports of steam activated carbon from the People's Republic of China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of injury to the...

Canada's Premiers stand united with the Government of Canada as it proposes countermeasures in response to the United States (U.S.) federal government's unfounded steel and aluminum tariffs. Premiers also continue to be concerned about the recent...

Today, House Members Kenny Marchant (R-TX) and Brian Higgins (D-NY) penned a letter to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer regarding the softwood lumber trade with Canada, calling for renewed negotiations...

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters stand in solidarity with our Canadian brothers and sisters in calling for an end to the personal attacks on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and a permanent exemption of tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel....

The federal Liberal government appears ready to ram through legislation implementing the secretive Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), another corporate-friendly trade deal that will kill tens of thousands of Canadian jobs, increase inequality and...

The Italian Trade Agency launches "Innovation Days 2018", initiative aimed at highlighting Italy's position as a top solution provider to the US while encouraging engagements between some of the country's leading companies and universities to create...

On June 7, representatives of Shenyang 23 institutions of higher learning signed up for "One Belt And One Road" university alliance at Lanzhou University. At the same time, the alliance announced that the preparation work of "Shenyang alliance...

The American Line Pipe Producers Association (ALPPA), a domestic coalition of large diameter line pipe producers, vigorously challenges recent claims that U.S. pipeline developers are unable to source large diameter welded pipe (LDWP) for their...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, today concluded the bilateral portion of his first visit to Canada as president. The two leaders will now travel to the Charlevoix region of Quebec to...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, today concluded the bilateral portion of his first visit to Canada as president. The two leaders will now travel to the Charlevoix region of Quebec to...

Founded in 1862 by Abraham Lincoln, Union Pacific Railroad hauls 70 percent of the U.S. freight rail volume into and out of Mexico, and 40 percent of its overall traffic either originates or terminates outside the U.S....

Canada's Building Trades Unions are fully supportive of the Government of Canada's response to U.S. President Trump's recent decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum on Canadian companies.  "We unequivocally support Prime Minister Trudeau and...

The Trump administration decided to impose a 10% tariff on Canadian aluminum, and 25% on steel. This is a very bad decision. Unfortunately, like other decisions made by the US president when it comes to trade, this one is based on mistaken premises...

The Global Automakers of Canada, on behalf of its 15 member companies, reiterated today the concerns of the membership regarding the steel and aluminum tariffs imposed by the President of the United States on NAFTA partners as well as the European...

Today, the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada highlighted how American tariffs on Steel and Aluminum will increase the cost of manufacturing RVs, ultimately hurting consumers on both sides of the border. "About half of the...

CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today delivered the following remarks in response to the decision by the United States to impose tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum: Good afternoon everyone. Thank you for joining us....

Today the United Steelworkers union (USW) expressed its profound disappointment in the Trump Administration's decision to remove Canada's exemption from Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum products.  This decision...

United Steelworkers (USW) International President Leo W. Gerard made the following statement supporting the recent initiation of a Section 232 investigation into imports of autos and auto parts to determine their impact on national security and...

Ocugen, Inc., a rapidly growing ophthalmology company developing a rich clinical pipeline of innovative therapies that address rare and underserved ocular diseases, today announced that it will present at the 2018 BIO International Convention, taking...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today met with the Prime Minister of Estonia, Jüri Ratas, to discuss how they will work together on some of the most pressing global issues and to create good, middle class jobs for Canadians and Estonians alike....

Panama's President, Juan Carlos Varela, appointed Mr. Alberto Alemán Arias as Chief Negotiator for the negotiations of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the People's Republic of China. Alemán will be in charge of coordinating the actions and...

In response to recent reports that North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiators are being pressured by the "free trade" lobby to abandon the ambitious reforms of NAFTA 2.0, the presidents of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and...

United Steelworkers (USW) International President Leo W. Gerard issued the following statement regarding discussions in Washington, D.C. about possibly approving limited portions of the renegotiated North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), while...

Amid ongoing global trade negotiations, new research reveals that about 43% of China's exports come from non-Chinese companies. As a result, applying certain tariffs on Chinese exporters would not only impact the country's indigenous exporters, it...

Home to Tsingtao Beer and home appliance giant Haier, Qingdao is becoming a more attractive place to host important multilateral events. On the 9th and 10th of June, the coastal city in east China's Shandong Province...

The National Candle Association has announced that the U.S. Court of International Trade has upheld a customs duty on petroleum wax candles imported from China.  This ruling will continue to protect U.S. candle manufacturers and their suppliers from...

Mizuho DKB Brokerage has highlighted that China has offered to ?reduce its annual trade surplus with the United States by $200 billion. In a proposal ?submitted by the Chinese side, Beijing trade representatives said they can ease trade imbalance...

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today that it is launching an investigation into whether or not certain sucker rods from China are being sold at unfair prices in Canada. It will also investigate whether or not subsidies are being...

Capitol Counsel today launched its new trade practice, naming former Congressman Charles Boustany as chairman and Capitol Counsel Partner and General Counsel Josh Kardon as co-chairman.  Capitol Counsel Partner Martin B. Gold will also join the...

No patients should be priced out of medicines they need to support their health. As stressed by the President and Secretary Azar last week, one of the Administration's highest priorities is advancing policies that increase competition as a way to...

Canada and the United States share one of the most mutually beneficial economic relationships in the world. Canada is the number one market for most American states and is among the top three customers for the majority of states. The Government of...

The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced its preliminary antidumping margins calculated in connection with the tenth annual administrative review of the antidumping duty order on steam activated carbon from the People's Republic of China,...

The United Steelworkers union (USW) issued the following statement today in response to the introduction of the PRINT Act into the U.S. Senate. The USW also sent a letter calling on senators to protect U.S. jobs by opposing the proposed legislation....

The Caspian Policy Center and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will hold the third Trans-Caspian Forum on May 18th in Washington, D.C. with the support of the embassies of Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan....

United Steelworkers (USW) International President Leo W. Gerard issued the following statement today after negotiators for the countries covered by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) announced that talks to update and reform the...

Today, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) voted affirmatively in the final stage of its countervailing duty (CVD) investigation, finding that imports of stainless steel flanges from China have materially injured the U.S. flanges industry....

Canada and China are working to build a stronger relationship to create good, middle-class jobs and more opportunities for citizens in both countries. The two countries have agreed to increase collaboration on agriculture, including expanding market...

With the conclusion of the U.S. portion of Initiative for Global Development's inaugural Africa Investment Rising Roadshow Tour on May 1, the global campaign will continue to inspire momentum and action on deepening U.S.-Africa trade and investment...

Today, Export Development Canada (EDC) is announcing the signing of two new Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) that will allow for a more coordinated approach to future joint transactions that will benefit Canadian exporters. The main objectives of...

Qingdao, known as a "City of Brands", is the 7th busiest port in the world in terms of cargo volume. It is a city leading the way with investments in China, and one of the first model cities for China-US and China-UK economic and trade cooperation at...

The near-term cost to retailers of exiting NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) is estimated at $15.8 billion, according to a study released today by global strategy and management consulting firm, A.T. Kearney. How NAFTA Affects US Retail...

Matt Kolmes, CEO of VOLT Smart Yarns, a division of Supreme Corporation and a producer of revolutionary highly conductive yarn for smart textiles, will speak at an NPE Wearable Technology panel on May 8, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. ET. Kolmes will discuss...

Lynn University today announced its official designation as a Fair Trade University. Lynn students, with oversight from the university's new Social Impact Lab, spearheaded completion of the requirements in less than three months?the fastest of any...

Canada and the United States share one of the most mutually beneficial economic relationships in the world. Canada is the number one market for most U.S. states and is among the top three customers for almost all states. The Government of Canada is...

Cazengo Coffee announced the return of coffee from Angola, Africa, marking the first US import of Angolan coffee in over 40 years. "American coffee lovers can now order Angola's exotic, bold flavor at www.CazengoCoffee.com" said Courtney Brown, Jr.,...

Ministers, business leaders, investors and civil society gather to call for faster progress to achieve universal energy access The Sustainable Energy for All Forum opened today in Portugal with the urge to global leaders that more can be done to...

Endo International plc announced today that Paul Campanelli, President and CEO, will participate in a fireside chat at the UBS Global Healthcare Conference in New York City on Monday, May 21, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. ET. A live webcast and audio archive...

Relativity today highlighted new updates to RelativityOne, underscoring an impressive period of growth for the SaaS product that includes new and upcoming availability in Hong Kong and Canada respectively, rapid adoption of new enhancements like...

More than three dozen World Trade Centers (WTCs) from across the globe officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on agriculture during the World Trade Centers Association's (WTCA) 49th General Assembly, taking place from April 22-27. This...

A new PPC survey finds that nearly six in ten voters oppose the new tariffs on solar panels imposed by the Trump administration, including a majority in very red districts.  However, nearly six in ten Republicans favor the tariffs.  On January 22,...