Author Archive

Africa, International Trade, News

November 2, 2023

The African Union (AU) is advocating for a minimum 10-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), emphasizing the need for stability and predictability in trade relations between Africa and the United States. Speaking at a series of meetings between African trade ministers and U.S. officials, AU Trade Commissioner Albert Muchanga urged that […]

International Trade, News, Ukrain

November 1, 2023

In a move to bolster transparency and safeguard its economic interests, Ukraine has announced new regulations governing food exports. These measures, aimed at curbing potential abuses like tax evasion in the export of crucial agricultural products, were outlined in a government resolution released on Wednesday.   Ukraine stands as one of the globe’s leading food […]

International Trade, News

November 1, 2023

In a significant development, the Committee on Import Licensing Procedures unveiled the Import Licensing Notification Portal on October 31st. This innovative digital platform marks a pivotal step towards enhancing transparency and streamlining the import licensing process within the World Trade Organization (WTO). Members of the committee can now draft and submit import notifications online, ushering […]

French President Emmanuel Macron embarked on a visit to Kazakhstan, marking the initial leg of his Central Asia tour. This region, traditionally considered Russia’s sphere of influence, has gained renewed Western attention in light of the Ukraine conflict.   Kazakhstan, an oil-rich nation, has assumed a crucial role as a substitute crude oil supplier for […]

International Trade, News

November 1, 2023

Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of the World Trade Organization (WTO) stressed the need for concerted efforts among WTO members to reach common ground and deliver tangible results at the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) scheduled for February in Abu Dhabi. Speaking in her role as Chair of the Trade Negotiations Committee, she welcomed the outcomes of the […]

News, Trade Policy

October 31, 2023

In a recent development, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has unanimously voted in favor of addressing concerns related to paper file folder imports from China, India, and Vietnam, acknowledging their impact on domestic file folder manufacturers in the United States. This decision aligns with the determinations made by the U.S. Department of Commerce in […]