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Politics & Government

House Democrats Support Updated Trade Deal With Mexico And Canada

1:56pm December 10, 2019

by Scott Horsley

The AFL-CIO president praised the agreement, which includes stronger enforcement of labor and environmental provisions. One lawmaker called it "a triumph for workers everywhere across America."

President Trump signed a partial trade agreement along with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in New York, where the two leaders are attending the United Nations General Assembly.

U.S. Farmers Get A Much-Needed Break Under Partial Trade Pact With Japan

4:53pm September 25, 2019

by Scott Horsley

President Trump signed a partial trade agreement with Japan that promises lower tariffs on U.S. farm exports. The deal does not address Trump's threat to impose a tariff on Japanese cars.

President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed Saturday to a 90-day halt on new tariffs, hailed as a cease-fire in the countries' trade war.

Trump Leaves G-20 With China Trade Truce, Plans To Cancel NAFTA Ahead Of New Pact

1:04pm December 02, 2018

by Jacob Pinter

The deal pauses a tariff increase that had been planned to take effect New Year's Day. President Trump called the meeting with China's president "amazing and productive."

The United States, Canada and Mexico have been in lengthy talks over changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement since President Trump threatened to scrap the historic treaty.

U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Continue In Bid To Update NAFTA

4:20pm August 31, 2018

The United States and Canada are working on changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement, after lengthy talks spurred by President Trump's threats to scrap the historic treaty.

Samsung's smartphones have become big sellers in the United States and elsewhere, and that has helped lead to a stubborn trade gap with South Korea.

Politics & Government

Trump Wants To Overhaul Trade, And Pact With South Korea Is In His Sights

1:17pm September 07, 2017

by Jim Zarroli

The Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement was supposed to expand export opportunities for American companies, but the trade deficit with South Korea has only grown wider.

Economy

Obama Isn't Expected To Push Congress On Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Deal

9:07pm November 11, 2016

by Jackie Northam

Republicans already have said they won't consider it in the lame-duck session. The pact would eliminate many tariffs and support tough protections for things like copyrights and intellectual property.

Clinton Breaks With Obama To Oppose Asia Trade Deal

6:08pm October 07, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

"What I know of it, as of today, I am not in favor of what I have learned about it," the Democrat said, breaking with President Obama on his signature trade deal he hopes to push through Congress.

The Port of Hamburg's trade volume has more than doubled since 1990 and is projected to double again by 2030.

Germany's Big Port Eager For U.S.-EU Trade Deal, But Some Are Skeptical

7:06pm August 18, 2015

by Andrew Schneider

In Hamburg, home to one of Europe's busiest ports, support for trade is fervent. But many Germans have their doubts about a proposed trans-Atlantic agreement that is expected next year.

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Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, is holding up an Obama trade nomination after U.S. trade authorities missed a deadline to ease secrecy protocols around TPP draft language.

Democrat Vows To Block Key Nomination Over Asia Trade Deal Secrecy

8:13pm August 14, 2015

by Brakkton Booker

Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown gave U.S. trade officials until Friday to allow staffers full access to the trade deal draft. The deadline passed, and now he is threatening to hold up an Obama nominee.

It could be a bumpy road ahead for Congress — not least because, well, they'll have to find ways to fund fixes for old, bumpy roads.

From Highways To Trade Deal, What Big Business Wants By Christmas

2:47pm July 18, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

Business lobbyists say Congress has enough time left this year to pass significant legislation. But those plans could get tripped up by debate over Iran and over the budget.