Tag: President Biden
U.S. Trade Representative Releases President Biden’s Trade Policy Agenda
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released President Joe Biden’s 2024 Trade Policy Agenda and 2023 Annual Report to Congress on...
Biden Signs Legislation to End Trade Relations with Russia, Ban Russian Oil Imports
Last week, President Joe Biden signed legislation ending permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) with Russia and codifying a ban on Russian oil.
The bipartisan package,...
Biden Worker-Centered Trade Policy Aims to Strengthen Labor Rights Worldwide
Workers and labor standards around the world are a central element of the Biden administration’s trade policy.
The 2022 Trade Policy Agenda and 2021 Annual Report...
New Federal Law Prohibits Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment, Assault Claims
On March 3, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (the Act), which amends...
U.S. Launches Programs to Combat Supply Chain Problems, Spur Manufacturing
The federal government has announced a number of programs and grants to help revitalize manufacturing and address supply chain problems in the United States.
These...
Californians Among Ambassador Nominations Moving Forward in the U.S. Senate This Year
Biden Administration Finally Sees Movement on Ambassador Nominations
After a year in office, the Biden administration has finally received U.S. Senate confirmations for many of...
State Gains Funds from Federal Infrastructure Bill
The federal infrastructure bill signed by President Joe Biden this week will provide much-needed funding to help California improve its roads, bridges and ports.
Much...