📰 Tariff Newsletter
Latest news and updates on US trade tariffs and import regulations.
ICYMI: Biden-Harris Administration Continues to Deliver for American Agriculture Producers
On October 3, 2024 , the United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued a press release titled "ICYMI: Biden-Harris Administration Continues to Deliver for American Agriculture Producers." This announcement signals ongoing efforts by the administration to support the U.S. agricultural sector. However, the specific details of these continued deliveries or policy actions were not provided within the initial press rel…
Readout of September 2024 Negotiating Round Under the U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released a readout on October 1, 2024, detailing the progress made during the September 2024 negotiating round under the U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP). This round of discussions involved representatives from the USTR and Kenya's Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry, focusing on advancing a comprehensive framework to enhance trade…
Tariffs: What are they, who pays for them and who do they benefit? - USC Dornsife
A recent publication from USC Dornsife, released on October 1, 2024 , addresses the fundamental aspects of tariffs under the title "Tariffs: What are they, who pays for them and who do they benefit?" This article aims to demystify tariffs, a critical component of international trade policy, by exploring their nature, the parties financially responsible for them, and the ultimate recipients of their economic impact. F…
ICYMI: Ambassador Katherine Tai on a Biden-Harris Trade Policy That Empowers Workers
On September 30, 2024, Ambassador Katherine Tai delivered remarks underscoring a significant focus of the Biden-Harris administration's trade policy: the empowerment of workers. This communication, titled "ICYMI: Ambassador Katherine Tai on a Biden-Harris Trade Policy That Empowers Workers," highlights the administration's ongoing commitment to integrating labor considerations as a central pillar of its trade agenda.…
Biden-Harris Administration Delivers Over $26.7 Billion In Market Access for U.S. Agricultural Producers
On September 30, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration, through the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), announced that it has delivered over $26.7 billion in market access for U.S. agricultural producers. This announcement highlights the administration's efforts to expand export opportunities for American farm products globally. While the press release indicates a significant financial figure rep…
USTR, Department of Labor, and the European Commission Host Meeting of the U.S.-European Union Trade and Labor Dialogue
On September 26, 2024, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), the Department of Labor, and the European Commission jointly hosted a significant meeting as part of the ongoing U.S.-European Union (EU) Trade and Labor Dialogue. This event underscores the continued focus of both the United States and the European Union on integrating labor standards and worker protections into their bilateral trade relationship. For impo…
Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai’s Meeting with Jörg Kukies, Germany’s State Secretary for International and EU Affairs and G7/G20 Sherpa
On September 25, 2024 , U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Katherine Tai held a significant meeting with Jörg Kukies, Germany’s State Secretary for International and EU Affairs and G7/G20 Sherpa. The discussion centered on a broad spectrum of critical trade issues, underscoring the robust bilateral trade relationship between the United States and Germany, as well as the broader U.S.-European Union (EU) trade…
Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai’s Meeting with Ambassador of the European Union to the United States Jovita Neliupšienė
On September 24, 2024 , United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Katherine Tai held a meeting with Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to the United States, Jovita Neliupšienė. The primary focus of their discussion centered on the ongoing efforts to resolve the existing steel and aluminum dispute between the U.S. and the EU. Additionally, the two ambassadors discussed progress toward concluding a Global…
Remarks by Ambassador Katherine Tai at the President’s Advisory Council on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders Meeting
On September 23, 2024, Ambassador Katherine Tai delivered remarks at a meeting of the President’s Advisory Council on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. As the United States Trade Representative (USTR), Ambassador Tai holds a crucial position in shaping U.S. trade policy, negotiating international trade agreements, and enforcing existing trade laws. While the specific content of her address at …
Readout of Assistant USTR Sarah Ellerman’s Participation in ASEAN Economic Ministerial-Related Meetings
On September 21, 2024 , the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued a readout concerning Assistant USTR Sarah Ellerman’s participation in ASEAN Economic Ministerial-Related Meetings. Assistant USTR Ellerman holds the portfolio for Southeast Asia and the Pacific, making her engagement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) a key component of U.S. trade policy in the region. Whil…