The weekly trade report with L.C. Taiwan’s diplomatic isolation in the face of Chinese threats seems to be coming to an end: Japan is promoting Taiwan’s entry to the CPTPP. Parliamentarians from the Japanese (LDP) and Taiwanese (DPP) ruling parties met virtually on August 27th, an unusual occurrence indicative of Tokyo’s efforts to warm its […]
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. […]
Euro Parliament advises against US-EU trade deal
Trade correspondent L.C. reports: Hope for a US-EU trade deal received another blow, this time from the European Parliament. On March 14th, a resolution for giving the EU’s executive – the European Commission – a mandate for pursuing the negotiations failed. Opposition to the mandate came largely from the Parliament’s leftist members. The resolution would […]
