USTR
USTR Talks Made in USA, Diversity at Illinois’ Aurora Textiles
Katherine Tai highlighted the administration's commitment to developing worker-centered trade policies that…
China Tariff Process Wildly Flawed, NRF, AAFA, FDRA Argue
USTR levied two of history's largest tax hikes on American consumers—with little input and insufficient…
Fashion and Retail Urge New China Trade Talks and Tariff Action
Tariffs took a backseat to the pandemic, but now a coalition is pressing America's leaders to "redouble…
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Vietnam Tariffs Back on Biden Administration’s Radar
The federal government is reportedly revisiting the option of imposing punitive tariffs on Vietnam.
Could Biden’s Europe Visit End US-EU Tariff Tantrum?
Both sides want to end tariffs on goods that range from American-made Levi's jeans to European handbags, wool…
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…
New Tariffs Slapped on Wide-Ranging Goods—But They’re Frozen for 6 Months
Fashion is staring down new tariffs on Spanish footwear, Indian jewelry, Turkish bed linens and more.
Industry Up in Arms Over Tipped 25% Tariffs
The latest installment of tariff drama revolves around digital services taxes, a growing flashpoint in…
Why British Fashion Faces Up to 25% US Tariffs
The USTR is hitting back against the U.K. government with proposed retaliatory tariffs on the country's…
Shuffle Board: CEO Shifts at Tailored Brands, Shoe Carnival and Clarks, New USTR, Walmart’s Creative Collab
CEO changes are afoot at Tailored Brands, Shoe Carnival and Clarks, while Katherine Tai was sworn in as the…
AAFA Begs USTR to Trash Trump’s Tariffs
Steve Lamar said the former Trump administration's punitive China tariffs "have emerged as a huge cost…
Katherine Tai Confirmed as USTR as China Tensions Simmer
Tai takes office as the trade relationship with China, the U.S.'s biggest competitor in global trade, remains…
USTR Extends PPE Tariff Exclusions, as AAFA Calls for More
AAFA's Steve Lamar said many PPE categories are still caught in "this tariff trap" as are other products that…
Biden Trade Agenda Takes Aim at China, Enforcement and Made in America
Among the key policy priorities: "addressing China's coercive and unfair economic trade practices through a…
USTR Nominee Presses ‘Plan for Holding China Accountable’
Tai also said she will prioritize implementing and enforcing the renewed terms of U.S. trade relationships…