Tag: Trump trade team

Trump’s Trade Agenda: Background

President Trump’s 2017 Trade Policy Agenda, issued on March 1, sets expanding trade that is “freer and fairer for all Americans” as its guiding principle. The Administration identifies four major priorities: (i) defending U.S. sovereignty

Obama Administration Sets Up China Dispute for Trump Team

In the final days of the Obama Administration, the U.S. Trade Representative launched a new WTO challenge against China. It alleges that China provides subsidies to its aluminum producers contrary to its WTO obligations. Under WTO dispute settlement rules,

Trump Trade Team Takes Shape

With the announcement this week of the selection of a U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), President-elect Donald Trump has rounded out the top members of his trade team. The team includes two newly created positions, as well as, a new trade council. While all