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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Featured Headlines
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Remarks by President Biden
on America’s Place in the World
White House, February 4, 2021
VIDEO
Memorandum on Revitalizing America’s
Foreign Policy and National Security
Workforce, Institutions, and Partnerships
White House, February 4, 2021
Fact Sheet: President Biden to Sign Executive Actions Restoring America’s Place in the World
White House, February 4, 2021
In 1st Foreign Policy Address, Biden
Looks To Move Beyond Trump’s ‘America First’
NPR, February 4, 2021
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CalChamber Companies in the News
Ford Donates Dozens of Laptops in Support of the Girls in Engineering Academy and Ongoing Stem Education
Ford Media Center, February 5, 2021
Johnson & Johnson Announces Submission of Application to the U.S. FDA for Emergency Use Authorization of its Investigational Single-Shot Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate
Johnson & Johnson, February 4, 2021
American Honda Foundation Awards Grants to Support Literacy, Job Training and STEAM Education Programs
Honda News, February 4, 2021
Anheuser-Busch Drives Economic Recovery by Investing More Than $1 Billion in Facilities and Communities Across the U.S. Over Next Two Years
Anheuser-Busch Newsroom, February 3, 2021
If They Nail Vaccinations, Drugstores Will Be the Heroes of 2021 (Featuring CalChamber Members: CVS, Walgreens and Walmart)
Bloomberg, January 21, 2021
Trade Policy
From the White House
Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India
February 8, 2021
President Biden’s Message to African Union Summit Participants
February 4, 2021
Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Call with President Moon Jae-in of the Republic of Korea
February 3, 2021
The Economics of the American Rescue Plan
February 3, 2021
Remarks
From the U.S. Congress
Opening Statement of Thomas J. Vilsack, Former Agriculture Secretary, Before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry – Remarks as Prepared
February 2, 2021
From the U.S. Department of Commerce
Apply Now: 2021 SelectUSA Investment Summit
February 4, 2021
From the U.S. Trade Representative
Information on 2021 Tariff-Rate Quotas for Exports from the United Kingdom
February 8, 2021
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Announces Key Staff Appointments
February 8, 2021
From the U.S. Department of State
U.S. Decision To Reengage with the UN Human Rights Council
February 8, 2021
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Introductory Remarks for President Biden
February 4, 2021
From the Bureau of Economic Analysis
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, December 2020
February 5, 2021
From the World Trade Organization
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WTO to Meet to Decide on Next
Director-General on Feb. 15
Reuters, February 9, 2021
Meet the Nigerian Corruption Cop
Lagarde Expects Will ‘Rock’ the WTO
Bloomberg, February 7, 2021
U.S. Backs Okonjo-Iweala, First
Woman and African, to Head WTO
Politico, February 5, 2021
Yoo Drops Bid to Become New WTO head,
Clears Way for Nigerian Candidate
Yonhap News Agency, February 5, 2021
Office of the United States Trade Representative Statement on the Director General
of the World Trade Organization
U.S. Trade Representative, February 5, 2021
Chairman Neal Applauds the Biden
Administration’s Support of WTO Director
General Candidate Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
House Ways and Means Committee, February 5, 2021
Brady Statement on WTO Director-General Race
GOP House Ways and Means Committee, February 5, 2021
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DDG Wolff — WTO Must Demonstrate Soon it Can Deliver
February 9, 2021
Participants in Domestic Regulation Negotiations for Services Commit to Maintain Momentum
February 4, 2021
Trade Agreements
India, UK Speed Up FTA Talks; Roadmap To Be Announced During Boris Johnson’s Visit
Business Today, February 9, 2021
Separate Trade Deals with UK, EU in India Plan
The Hindustan Times, February 9, 2021
Turkish Exports to US See Highest Rise as Trade Ties Enter New Period
Daily Sabah, February 8, 2021
U.K. Favors Comprehensive Over Quick U.S. Trade Deal, Envoy Says
Bloomberg, February 8, 2021
EU Awaits U.S. Trade Chief for Real Tariff Talks to Start
Reuters, February 8, 2021
Ghana Signs Long-Awaited Post-Brexit Trade Agreement With U.K.
Bloomberg, February 6, 2021
U.K. Says Brexit Trade Flow with EU is Nearly Back to Normal
American Journal of Transportation, February 3, 2021
Australia Eyes New Trade Deal with Israel, Focusing on Cyber Security, Innovation
The Sydney Morning Herald, February 3, 2021
EU Rebuffs UK Demand to Soften Northern Ireland Brexit Trade Terms
Reuters, February 3, 2021
U.K. Says Brexit Trade Flow with EU Is Nearly Back to Normal
American Journal of Transportation, February 3, 2021
S. Korea, Cambodia Strike Free Trade Deal for Broader Economic Cooperation
Yonhap News Agency, February 3, 2021
NZ Signs Upgraded Trade Deal with China
Farm Weekly, February 2, 2021
Federal
White House says it Aims to Strengthen Ties with Brazil, but Will Speak Out on Concerns
Reuters, February 8, 2021
Biden Appointments Signal a Trade Approach That Hews to the Left
The New York Times, February 8, 2021
U.S. Trade Balance With China Improves, but Sources of Tension Linger
The Wall Street Journal, February 5, 2021
Trade Court Ruling to Uphold Trump’s Security-Based Steel Tariffs
U.S. Court of International Trade, February 4, 2021
Trade to be Part of Biden’s China Strategy, Not Driving Force
Reuters, February 2, 2021
California
An Engine of the Nation’s COVID-19 Recovery: State of the Port Highlights Long Beach’s Key Role in 2020, Year Ahead
American Journal of Transportation, February 4, 2021
Port of Oakland’s Executive Director Plans for Port Growth and a Healthy Community
American Journal of Transportation, February 3, 2021
More International Articles
Services Trade Restrictions Increased in 2020, Compounding COVID-19 Economic Shock
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, February 9, 2021
Taiwan’s Exports Hit Record High on 5G and Holiday Demand
American Journal of Transportation, February 8, 2021
Retail Imports Expected to Hit Repeated Monthly Records After Record Year in 2020
American Journal of Transportation, February 8, 2021
Amid Biden Pressure, China Calls for EU Autonomy
Politico, February 8, 2021
China Economy Overtaking the U.S. to Guide Biden’s Trade Stance
Bloomberg, February 8, 2021
Cuba Opens Up its Economy to Private Businesses
BBC, February 7, 2021
Macron: EU Shouldn’t Gang Up on China with US
Politico, February 4, 2021
80% of Ports Missing Out on the Benefits of Digitalisation, Creating ‘Last Mile’ Risks
American Journal of Transportation, February 3, 2021
COVID-19 Cases Falling in U.S., Canada, but Still Rising in Latam, Says PAHO
Reuters, February 3, 2021
Manufacturing: The China Inc. Model
Marketplace, February 2, 2021
Europe’s Economy Falls Further Behind U.S. and China. ‘It’s Getting Desperate.’
The Wall Street Journal, February 2, 2021
China Stockpiles Chips, Chip-Making Machines to Resist U.S.
Bloomberg, February 2, 2021
Indian Trade Secretary Stands by Digital Tax Opposed by U.S.
Reuters, February 2, 2021
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