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Textile, Apparel Sector Cuts 3,300 Jobs
U.S. textile and apparel producers cut a seasonally adjusted 3,300 jobs from their payrolls in February as…
Dubai Ports Firm Offers Ownership Transfer
Dubai Port World's offer to set up a U.S. subsidiary as a compromise to critics was rejected by Democrats and…
U.S. and Malaysia Take Steps Toward Free Trade Agreement
U.S. Trade Representative Rob Portman said Wednesday that the U.S. and Malaysia have agreed to begin…
Port Security Controversy Triggers Legislative Action
A key Republican leader said Tuesday he plans to attach a port security amendment to an emergency spending…
Bush Trade, Tax Ally to Exit House
Rep. Bill Thomas, the influential chairman of the House Ways & Means Committee, said he will retire from…
U.S. Trade Groups Concerned Over Port Deal Repercussions
The presidents of seven U.S. business trade and lobbying groups are worried about a backlash against U.S…
Senators Press for Oversight of Port Deal
The latest developments occurred amid a torrent of proposed legislation that would block a takeover of port…
Two Measures Introduced To Impede Port Takeover
A bipartisan group of senators introduced two separate bills Monday to block the takeover of operations at…
Wal-Mart’s CEO Talks Health Care, Airs Global Competition Concerns
Wal-Mart's chief executive officer H. Lee Scott unveiled details of the company's expanded health care…
USTR Urged for CAFTA Changes
The presidents of three U.S. trade groups are urging U.S. Trade Rep-resentative Rob Portman and Com-merce…
Lawmakers Seek Compromise Over Port Deal
Senate Republican leaders, the Bush administration and a Middle Eastern company caught in a political…
Senate Committee Turns Up Heat on Bush Over Port Deal
At a last-minute hearing here Thursday, Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee sharply challenged…
Bush Threatens to Veto Port Legislation
Despite expanding dissent, President Bush vowed to veto legislation that halts the sale of operations at six…
President Pressured On Trade Enforcement
Congress turned up the pressure on the Bush administration on Thursday to take a more aggressive stance on…
USTR Details Stricter China Plan
Talking tough on China, USTR Rob Portman outlined a new policy toward the country that focuses on better…