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Council for International Trade - Trade Update
 


Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Featured Headlines

Supply-Chain Headaches Ease for Many Companies
The Wall Street Journal, February 21, 2023

CalChamber Companies in the News

United Rallies Businesses and Consumers with New, First-of-its-Kind $100+ Million Sustainable Flight Fund
United, February 21, 2023

Road to a Greener Future: Rio Tinto Partners with BMW Group on Premium Aluminium Car Parts
Rio Tinto, February 21, 2023

Boeing Doubles Sustainable Aviation Fuel Purchase for Commercial Operations, Buying 5.6 Million Gallons for 2023
Boeing, February 15, 2023

Trade Policy

From the White House

FACT SHEET: One Year of Supporting Ukraine
February 21, 2023

Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany
February 16, 2023

President Biden’s Readouts:
Moldova
Prime Minister of Poland
President of Poland
India

Vice President Harris’ Readouts:
United Kingdom
Finland and Sweden

From the U.S. Department of Commerce

Justice and Commerce Departments Announce Creation of Disruptive Technology Strike Force
February 17, 2023

Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Meeting with the Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness
February 15, 2023

Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Call with Brazilian Vice President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services Geraldo Alckmin
February 15, 2023

From the U.S. Trade Representative

USTR Seeks Public Comment on COVID-Related Product Exclusions: China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation
Comments open until March 7, 2023.

Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai’s Meeting with Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Robert Habeck
February 18, 2023

Statement from Ambassador Katherine Tai on Mexico’s Action on Imports Produced with Forced Labor
February 17, 2023

Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai’s Meeting with European Union Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis
February 17, 2023

Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai’s Meeting with Malaysia’s Minister of International Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz
February 16, 2023

Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai’s Meeting with Malaysia Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim
February 16, 2023

From the U.S. Department of State

Joint Statement on the U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialogue
February 21, 2023

The United States and Greece: United by Democratic Values, Advancing Shared Goals for Peace and Prosperity
February 20, 2023

The United States and Türkiye: A Key NATO Ally and Critical Regional Partner
February 19, 2023

From the International Trade Administration

ITA Forecasts Over 20% Increase of Internatioanl Visitors to the United States in 2023
February 17, 2023

The Road to Trade Winds ASEAN: Malaysia
February 14, 2023

From the Export-Import Bank of the U.S.

Export-Import Bank of the United States President and Chair Reta Jo Lewis Marks One Year as Head of Agency
February 14, 2023

From the World Trade Organization

Chair Reports Positive Outlook for Fisheries Subsidies Negotiations, Readies ‘Fish Weeks’
February 20, 2023

WTO Members Explore Ways of Boosting LDCs’ Participation in Global Supply Chains
February 20, 2023

Trade Agreements

Switzerland Sweetens Trade Deal As Top Officials Travel For EFTA Talks
Outlook India, February 21, 2023

Flurry of Activity Signals Deal is Near on Brexit Trade Feud
San Francisco Chronicle, February 17, 2023

Commission Presents EU-New Zealand Trade Agreement for Ratification
European Commission, February 17, 2023

Colombia and Venezuela Sign Deal to Revive Trade
Reuters, February 16, 2023

African Leaders Meet To Push For Free Trade Zone
Barrons, February 16, 2023

China-less IPEF Trade Framework Will Benefit Business: USTR
Nikkei Asia, February 15, 2023

Swiss Government Approves Starting Trade Deal Talks With UK
Bloomberg, February 15, 2023

Report of the 14th Round of Negotiations for a Trade Agreement Between the European Union and Australia
European Commission, February 14, 2023

Federal

U.S. Trade Official Tai Discussed Inflation Reduction Act with EU’s Dombrovskis
Reuters, February 17, 2023

Biden Plans to Host Spring State Dinner for South Korea’s Yoon
Bloomberg, February 15, 2023

To Protect American Farmers and U.S. Ag Products, the Biden Administration Must Enforce USMCA with Mexico
House Ways and Means Committee, February 15, 2023

Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, Trade Policy Has a Valentine for You
Cato Institute, February 14, 2023

California

San Diego U.S. Commercial Service Director position. The position is classified as a supervisory International Trade Specialist located in San Diego, California within the 1140 Trade Specialist Series at the GS-14 pay grade. The position will be open for applications from February 7-21, 2023 on USA jobs.

To apply, or for more information, please visit USAJobs.gov or the following links:
MAP (Federal Employees/Veterans/Other Special Authorities)
DE (All U.S. Citizens)

More International Articles

Canada’s Ties With China ‘Multifaceted’: International Trade Minister
Blomberg, February 20, 2023

Germany Wants to Team Up with Japan in Securing Raw Materials
Bloomberg, February 17, 2023

Asia Markets Mostly Rise as U.S. Sales Jump; Japan Posts Worst Trade Deficit Ever
CNBC, February 16, 2023