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The article focuses on non-tariff measures (NTMs) and their critical role in international trade, particularly as tariffs decline globally. It examines how NTMs can impact U.S. exporters' access to foreign markets, highlighting the balance between regulatory objectives like health and safety and the potential for protectionist practices that may hinder competition.

The article focuses on the role of Congress in shaping U.S. trade policy and the ongoing debates about its future direction amidst evolving global challenges. It examines how trade impacts the economy, national security, and the success of U.S. businesses and workers, highlighting the mixed views on trade agreements and the importance of legislative oversight.

The article focuses on the impact of global supply chains on U.S. government procurement, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. It examines congressional interest in domestic sourcing laws, specifically the Buy American Act and the Trade Agreements Act, while highlighting the challenges federal agencies face in compliance and the complexities of international trade agreements.

The article focuses on significant U.S. trade disputes and actions, particularly highlighting the contentious trade relations initiated during the former U.S. President Donald Trump administration. It outlines historical disputes, the role of the WTO (World Trade Organization) in resolving trade conflicts, and the ongoing debates in Congress regarding unilateral trade measures and collaboration with allies to address trade concerns.

The article focuses on the complex relationship between international trade agreements and their impact on U.S. jobs. It explores how economists, policymakers, and various government agencies analyze and estimate these impacts using economic models and data from organizations like the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the International Trade Administration (ITA).

The article focuses on the Section 301 investigation initiated by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) regarding China's maritime, shipbuilding, and logistics policies, which aim to establish global dominance in these sectors. It details how this investigation follows a petition from U.S. labor unions, highlighting concerns that China's practices undermine U.S. economic and national security interests.

The article focuses on the evolving role of U.S. industrial policy in response to supply chain vulnerabilities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic and growing competition from state-supported foreign industries, particularly China. It discusses legislative efforts aimed at enhancing domestic manufacturing and R&D, while examining the debates surrounding government intervention, economic efficiency, national security concerns, and the implications of international trade rules on such policies.

The article focuses on the challenges of data and transparency regarding China's overseas investments, highlighting the complexities introduced by the lack of standardized and comprehensive data on these activities. It emphasizes that the opacity of Chinese investment terms complicates the assessment of their global economic reach and implications for U.S. interests.

The article focuses on the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) and its implications for U.S. government procurement practices. It highlights how the GPA promotes transparent and nondiscriminatory procurement rules while allowing U.S. businesses to access international markets and foreign firms to compete for U.S. contracts.

The article focuses on the concept of managed trade and quantitative restrictions (QRs) as issues for Congress, exploring the role of these strategies in U.S. trade policy. It highlights concerns that past trade negotiations have inadequately addressed foreign protectionism and emphasizes the push for "fair" trade through measurable outcomes.

The article focuses on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. government's reliance on foreign manufacturers and suppliers. Topics include the role of international trade in U.S. government procurement, the impact of Buy American requirements on U.S. competitiveness and global supply chains, and the implications of recent executive orders and proposed changes to domestic content rules on U.S. businesses and trade partners.

The article focuses on the role of international trade in U.S. government procurement and how to incentivize domestic production while upholding U.S. commitments under various international trade agreements. Topics include the differences between Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act requirements, the impact of international regimes on government procurement, and the conditions under which federal agencies must open contracts to foreign suppliers.

The article reports that during the past 50 years, the United States has played a prominent role in developing international trade rules on government procurement. Most U.S. free trade agreements include government procurement obligations. The most notable international procurement agreement to which the United States is a party is the World Trade Organization (WTO)'s Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA).

The article reports that the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that U.S. companies and the federal government rely heavily on global supply chains. This has prompted congressional interest in better understanding the role of international trade in U.S. government procurement. As such, Members have sought ways to incentivize U.S.-based production by prioritizing the procurement of domestic goods.

The article addresses frequently asked questions regarding the U.S. trade policy. The questions are divided into several sections, including the basics of trade, U.S. trade trends, and link between international investment and trade. Questions addressed include the concept of intra-industry trade, the benefits and costs of trade expansion, and whether trade can cause job loss in the U.S.

The article focuses on the Section 301 tariff exclusions on U.S. imports from China, which were introduced in response to concerns about China's trade practices, including technology transfer and intellectual property issues. It discusses the background and implementation of these exclusions, as well as the ongoing review of Section 301 actions by the Biden Administration, and the various perspectives and issues related to these tariffs and exclusions.

The article presents questions and answers related to the tariff actions of the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump including the average U.S. tariff rates, role of the Congress in the trade actions, and types of imports affected by the tariff actions.

The article presents a report of the U.S. Congressional Research Service (CRS), that talks about the several aspects of domestic production and distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. It mentions availability of effective PPE is critical to the ongoing pandemic response, and has broader public health, emergency preparedness, and national security implications.

The article offers information on the international trade and finance issues for the 116th Congress of the U.S. Topics discussed include the U.S. Constitution grants authority to Congress to lay and collect duties and regulate foreign commerce; trade policy and consideration of legislation to implement trade agreements and authorize trade programs; and the U.S. trade and economic relations and tariff actions by the President Donald Trump Administration.

The article presents a report of the U.S. Congressional Research Service (CRS), which talks about Section 301 of Trade Act of 1974 that grants responsibilities to Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to investigate and take action to enforce U.S. rights under trade agreements. It mentions U.S. has used Section 301 authorities primarily to pursue dispute settlement at World Trade Organization; and Joe Biden's administration is reviewing the previous administration's trade policies.

The article presents an overview of the commercial ties between the U.S. and China. Topics covered include China's significant share of investment in the U.S. foreign exchange reserves, the U.S. capital flow into China in the form of foreign direct investment, and concerns raised in Congress that China's large holdings of U.S. securities give it leverage over the U.S.

The article presents an overview of U.S. government procurement and international trade. It discusses the reliance of U.S. companies and the federal government on global supply chain as demonstrated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the significant role of the U.S. in the development of international trade rules on government procurement, the Buy American Act of 1933 and the Trade Agreements Act of 1979.

The article focuses on the withdrawal of Great Britain from the European Union (EU), known as Brexit, and its implications for the U.S.-Great Britain free trade agreement (FTA). It discusses the trade relations between Great Britain and the EU, the strengthening of Great Britain's global trade linkages following the Brexit, and potential issues in the U.S.-Great Britain FTA negotiations.

The article offers information on the Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 of the U.S. constitution. Topics discussed include the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) investigate and take action to enforce U.S. rights under trade agreements and respond to certain foreign trade practices; building cases and pursue dispute settlement at the World Trade Organization (WTO); and failure of past trade negotiations and agreements to enhance reciprocal market access for U.S. firms and workers.