Two Biden administration actions directed against China — the American Innovation and Competition Act — and the blacklisting of the abusive Chinese fishing company, Dalian Ocean Shipping, are contradicted by the administration’s proposed waiver of US pharmaceutical patents, which would be a gift to China; Switzerland, like the UK before it, has found the EU’s […]
China on the outs with US Congress, EU Parliament
But Biden administration does Putin a big favor The May 17th to May 23rd, 2021 roundup of major trade developments, with L.C. The bipartisan package of China-centered and tech-focused legislation promised by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is moving ahead on Capitol Hill, although the details of the final bill are yet to emerge. […]
Congress grills USTR Tai on US Trans-Pacific Partnership absence, vaccine rights giveaway
The May 10th to May 16th, 2021 roundup of major trade developments, with L.C. US Trade Representative Katherine Tai testified in Congress this week on President Biden’s Trade Policy Agenda. This is the document that the USTR produces early each year laying out the administration’s trade plans. During her solo appearance to explain and defend […]
Unsettled: What climate science tells us and what it doesn’t
Steven Koonin’s new book, Unsettled, is an excellent introduction to climate science by an award-winning teacher. It is essential reading for anyone who wishes to develop an informed judgment on the most important scientific issue of this decade. by Richard Schulman Dr. Koonin has impressive academic and governmental credentials. He has a BS from Caltech […]
Biden administration somersaults on TRIPS (patent waivers)
The May 3rd to May 9th, 2021 roundup of major trade developments, with L.C. The Biden administration reversed its previous opposition and endorsed the TRIPS waiver proposal for COVID-19 vaccines. The proposal, submitted to the WTO by India and South Africa last October, would waive patent protection for vaccines otherwise enjoyed by medical goods under […]
