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Trade Amendment Falls in Senate
The Senate defeated a controversial amendment Thursday offered by Sen. Byron Dorgan (D., N.D.) aimed at…
August Retail Sales Weak Across Board
Retail sales softened across the board in August as department stores and specialty chains reported flat…
China Imports Continue to Soar in July
The growth of Chinese apparel and textile imports into the U.S. maintained a fast pace in July, as the U.S…
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A House subcommittee on trade is poised to make decisions on whether to include several bills in a trade…
Congress Estimates Katrina Could Cost 400,000 Jobs
As government officials and the private sector struggle with the scope of Katrina's toll, President Bush…
Congress Tackles Complex Agenda
Congress returns and aid to the Gulf Coast overshadows issues like Supreme Court nominees, China relations…
EU’s Peter Mandelson Pledges Action
European Union Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson will introduce proposals to EU member states to release…
China Imports Jump in June, Trade Negotiations on Deck
U.S. trade negotiators head to the negotiating table with China, armed with the latest import figures that…
Department, Specialty Store Sales Fall
Retail sales were lackluster across the board in July, as department stores and specialty chains saw sales…
U.S., China to Discuss Long-Term Trade Deal
U.S. trade officials said they will begin negotiations on a broad textile quota restraint agreement with…
NRF Study: Volume Up at Ports, No Congestion Seen
Container volume rose significantly at major U.S. ports in June, but a survey shows congestion that disrupted…
U.S., China to Meet on Long-Term Deal
U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators will meet in San Francisco next week and could iron out details on a deal…
Bush Signs CAFTA Pact
President Bush signed the Central American Free Trade Agreement into law after expending political capital to…
Stemming Import Tide: Long-Term Deal Nears Between U.S. and China
All roads are leading to the U.S. striking a comprehensive agreement setting new parameters with China on…
U.S. Mulls China Trade Limits
USTR Rob Portman said in Geneva that the U.S. is still considering whether to negotiate with China on a broad…