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The International Trade Council acknowledges the persistent discussions surrounding green subsidies between the European Union and the United States at the latest Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting. The summit, held at the University of Maryland, marked an important step in the progression of international cooperation on economic and technological matters. EU representatives, Vice Presidents […]

The International Trade Council is pleased to acknowledge the ongoing efforts between the United States and the European Union to align on key issues of trade and technology. In a recent meeting of the bilateral Trade and Technology Council (TTC) near Washington DC, representatives from the two largest economies in the world reiterated their commitment […]

The International Trade Council (ITC) acknowledges the recent proposal by Mexico’s economy secretary for further talks with the United States regarding the ongoing dispute over Mexico’s energy sector. The ITC supports the commitment of both nations to engage in dialogue to resolve their differences and avoid a full-fledged trade complaint under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. […]

The International Trade Council (ITC) acknowledges the ongoing commercial dispute between Mexico and the United States concerning Mexico’s ban on imports of genetically modified (GM) yellow corn. The ITC urges both parties to engage in constructive dialogue to find a mutually beneficial resolution to the issue. Mexico’s President, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, has affirmed Mexico’s […]

News, Trade Policy, United States

August 8, 2022

The International Trade Council (ITC) recognizes the recent approval of a $700bn (£577bn) economic package by the US Senate, encompassing major legislation on healthcare, tax, and climate change. This comprehensive bill seeks to decrease the cost of certain medications, elevate corporate taxes, and reduce carbon emissions. The passage of the bill, a cornerstone of President […]

International Trade Council (ITC) announced that the United States and Taiwan are working on a deal to boost economic cooperation, particularly in the areas of trade, agriculture, and supply chains. The move comes after Taiwan was excluded from the US President Joe Biden’s Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). According to sources cited by Bloomberg, the proposed […]

Washington, D.C. – The International Trade Council provides insight into the recent vote by the United States Congress to suspend Russia’s ‘most favoured nation’ trade status and ban imports of Russian oil. The Council urges all parties to engage in constructive dialogue to ensure that international trade and economic stability are maintained. With the US […]

The International Trade Council (ITC) welcomes the recent virtual meeting between the top trade negotiators of the United States and China. Katherine Tai, the US Trade Representative, and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He had “candid, pragmatic, and constructive exchanges with an attitude of equality and mutual respect” according to a statement released by the Chinese […]

The International Trade Council (ITC) welcomes the decision by the United States and the European Union to temporarily suspend the tariffs on each other’s goods, which were imposed as retaliation over subsidies provided to Airbus and Boeing, respectively. The four-month suspension, which affects billions of dollars’ worth of goods, including wine, cheese, and tractors, comes […]

News, Trade Policy, United States

December 22, 2020

The International Trade Council is closely monitoring the recent move by the United States to blacklist more than 100 Chinese and Russian companies with alleged military ties. The US government has placed export restrictions on these companies and US exporters will be required to obtain a license before they transfer “designated items” to companies on […]