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New Senate Bill Promotes ‘Deteriorating’ Global Labor Rights
Rana Plaza demonstrated the "devastation caused when workers are not able to organize and stand up for their…
On the Hill: How the China Trade Bill Would Alter the Playing Field
The Trade Act of 2021 aims to work "against the very nefarious activities that China is engaged in to try to…
AAFA Backs New Legislation Combatting Online Counterfeits
The INFORM Consumers Act would modernize consumer protection laws and require online marketplaces to collect…
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Senators Urge Support for Cotton and Textile Industries in Next Pandemic Relief Package
The U.S. cotton and textile industry is particularly hard hit as the pandemic is causing unprecedented demand…
Booker Backs Emergency Bill Bolstering US Manufacturers Amid China Tension
Senator Cory Booker has reintroduced legislation that he hopes will help bolster small businesses amid the…
Senate Committee Advances American-Made Products Act
Aiming to clear up potential conflicts with state laws, the Reinforcing American-Made Products Act now moves…
Senate-Approved Customs Bill Could Cut Costs and Ease Trade for US Companies
The U.S. Senate passed a customs enforcement bill last week in a 75-20 vote, moving it on to President…
NRF Urges Swift Passage of Tax Extenders Bill
A bill that would extend a series of expired or expiring tax breaks was unveiled by U.S. lawmakers late on…
Obama Signs Legislation to Revive Export-Import Bank
The U.S. Export-Import Bank is back in business.
Senate Approves Controversial Cybersecurity Bill
U.S. senators voted 74-21 to approve the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act that would encourage…
House to Vote on Reauthorizing Export-Import Bank
The House is expected to vote Monday on reopening the U.S. Export-Import Bank, the trade-financing agency…
Senate Votes to Let Export-Import Bank Live On
In an uncommon Sunday session, the Senate voted to resurrect the presently unauthorized Export-Import Bank…
Senate and House Pass Trade Package, President Obama Up Next
After voting to advance fast-track legislation Wednesday and moving it to the president to sign, the Senate…
Fast-Track Bill Clears Senate Hurdle, TPP Could Soon be Settled
President Obama's trade agenda just advanced one step further as the U.S. Senate voted on Tuesday to move…
What Really Happened With TPA Today
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed a Trade Promotion Authority bill in a 218-208 vote, and…