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Kristi Ellis

Bureau Chief, Washington

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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…

Industry Awaits Crucial Trade Bill Verdicts

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…