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Guests: Gov. Tim Walz, Katherine Tai, Eric HolderAfter a rebellion in Wisconsin vaulted Democrats to victory, Donald Trump makes good on his plan to derail the American economy. Tonight: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on the rising Democratic resistance and his response to Elon Musk. Then, former U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai on the potential for pain from Trump's trade war. And former Attorney General Eric Holder on the big win in Wisconsin and Trump's assault on the rule of law. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.

Can tariffs be an effective economic tool? Former U.S. Trade Rep. Katherine Tai says yes, when used strategically. Tai explains what President Trump's sweeping new tariffs mean for American consumers. And, Mark DiPlacido, a policy adviser at the conservative think tank American Compass, makes the case for why Trump's new tariffs make sense. Then, mayors in U.S. cities are standing with Canadian mayors against Trump's tariffs. Daniel Rickenmann, Republican mayor of Columbia, South Carolina, and Mark Sutcliffe, mayor of Ottawa, Ontario, break down what this means for their economies.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

In this special episode, former FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter and former U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai talk to Teddy and former Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter to discuss the recent upheaval at the FTC and its implications for market stability, antitrust enforcement, and the rule of law. Slaughter describes being abruptly fired from her FTC position, highlighting that this dismissal violates legal protections that prohibit FTC commissioners' removal without cause. She emphasizes that this unprecedented action introduces significant legal uncertainty, potentially undermining ongoing critical FTC cases, such as the lawsuit against pharmaceutical benefit managers accused of inflating insulin prices, and cases involving major corporations like Amazon. This instability challenges market predictability and may affect the enforcement of antitrust laws, consumer protection, and market fairness.Ambassador Tai reflects on the global perception of U.S. trade policy, particularly during the Trump administration, and stresses the importance of consistent policies for international trust and stability. Tai explains the complexity surrounding tariffs, underscoring the risks associated with unpredictability and disruptions in trade relationships with key partners like the EU, Canada, and Mexico. She points out that inconsistent U.S. actions erode its reputation as a reliable trading partner, thus pushing other nations to depend more heavily on China or each other.Both express concern over current policy chaos in Washington, implications for the rule of law, and democratic stability. They highlight that market actors like Wall Street typically prefer predictability and clear rules, now compromised by this governmental instability. We end with worries that politically driven decisions—such as Slaughter's firing—provide advantages to large corporations, including Big Tech, undermining fair competition and accountability.

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai talks about the intersection of history, economic policy, and trade in this episode of Second Request. Ambassador Tai reflects on her role in shaping the Biden administration's economic approach, contrasting it with decades of trickle-down economics. She examines the historical roots of trade policy, lessons from FDR's legacy, and the challenges of balancing corporate influence with public interest.

KATHERINE TAI, REPRESENTANTE COMERCIAL DE ESTADOS UNIDOS, ANUNCIÓ QUE SU PAÍS GANÓ CONTRA MÉXICO LA DISPUTA QUE SE INICIÓ BAJO EL T-MEC POR EL MAÍZ TRANSGÉNICO O GENÉTICAMENTE MODIFICADO. EL PANEL CONCLUYÓ QUE LOS SIETE RECLAMOS HECHOS POR MÉXICO EN TORNO AL MAÍZ TRANSGÉNICO, NO SE BASAN EN UNA EVALUACIÓN DE RIESGO ADECUADA, EVIDENCIA CIENTÍFICA Y EN NORMAS INTERNACIONALES RELEVANTES Y SOCAVAN EL ACCESO AL MERCADO QUE MÉXICO ACORDÓ PROPORCIONAR POR SU PARTE, EL GOBIERNO DE MÉXICO RESPONDIÓ QUE “NO COMPARTE LA DETERMINACIÓN DEL PANEL”, PERO LA RESPETARÁ, YA QUE EL SISTEMA DE SOLUCIÓN DE CONTROVERSIAS DEL T-MEC ES UNA PIEZA CLAVE, COMO QUEDÓ DEMOSTRADO EN EL CASO SOBRE REGLAS DE ORIGEN DEL SECTOR AUTOMOTRIZ QUE RESULTÓ FAVORABLE PARA MÉXICO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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American Giant CEO Bayard Winthrop and U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai discuss rebuilding a fully American-made apparel supply chain, from cotton fields to finished garments. They highlight the importance of worker-centered trade policy, economic security, and the potential to make affordable, high-quality products in America. Note: This episode was recorded at AAM's "Making it in America: Supply Chain Successes in Textiles and Apparel" panel on Oct. 17, 2024. Watch the full event here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuJM0a5yXxU

Luego de que la ministra presidenta de la suprema corte de justicia, Norma Piña, abrió una consulta a ministros para determinar si puede ordenar la suspensión del proceso de reforma judicial, el presidente López Obrador señaló que no tiene fundamento legal, y consideró que sería una aberración y una violación flagrante a la constitución que se detenga el proceso de dicha reforma.  Esta mañana trabajadores del poder judicial de la federación continúan con las protestas y bloqueos intermitentes en calles y avenidas cercanas a la bolsa mexicana de valores y el senado de la república, en rechazo a la reforma judicial.  Un grupo de congresistas de estados unidos, exhortó a la administración de Joe Biden a actuar ante las reformas en el congreso mexicano que, según ellos, podrían afectar a los inversionistas extranjeros. En una carta a la representante comercial de Estados Unidos, Katherine Tai, solicitaron dialogar con sus contrapartes para asegurar que las reformas sean compatibles con EL T-MEC. Los congresistas expresaron su preocupación por la posible desaparición de organismos reguladores autónomos en México. El INEGI informó que, en agosto, se vendieron en México más de 127 mil 600 vehículos ligeros. Durante el periodo de enero a agosto se produjeron más de 2 millones 650 mil automóviles y se exportaron poco más de 2 millones 275 mil unidades. El INE determinó que Javier López Casarín, alcalde electo de Álvaro Obregón, rebasó los topes de gasto de campaña. El instituto dará vista al tribunal electoral del poder judicial de la federación para que resuelva si se debe anular la elección en dicha demarcación. El atleta mexicano, Edgar Ulises Fuentes, ganó la medalla de plata en la final de lanzamiento de jabalina f54 en los juegos paralímpicos de París 2024. Por su parte, la deportista Amalia Pérez extendió su racha como medallista paralímpica en siete ediciones diferentes; en esta ocasión ganó el bronce en la final de levantamiento de potencia. Además, el deportista Jesús Gutiérrez consiguió la medalla de bronce en la categoría s6 en la prueba de 400 metros estilo libre. Con información de reporteros, y corresponsales, para MVS Noticias, Jiro Montes de OcaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bugs, Wars, and redefining Democracy. It’s a crazy world we live in. MMO #120 focuses on wild swath of new happenings around the globe this week. The West help democracy by defeating it, Ukraine needs more stuff including warm bodies. Germany is seeing a rise in Authoritarianism. Georgia continues to heat up. Lindsay Graham blows his top on the news and israel.       ART BY: Clip Custodian. Don’t just surrender to him, see if you can beat him. Send your art to dan@mmo.show & john@mmo.show   Fiat Fun Coupon Donators: Trashman Hempress Emily M. Wiirdo   This weeks Boosters:   flibbertygibbet | 10,000 | BAG DADDY BOOSTER! Cousin Vito | 8,888 trailchicken | 3,333 boolysteed | 3,333 Salty Crayon | 404 jasper89 | 119 namillennial | 105 namillennial | 100       Shownotes Ep 120                  Birdbrain Flu                Celine Gounder on CBS Bird Flu        Gazatho           NBC Report           ABC Report        Ukraine           Russian Offensive – DW                >Kharkiv region is a major O&G pipeline hub – feeds 3 lines into Ukraine                >Russian Def. Minister promoted, replaced by Economic advisor             Anduril Founder on Bloomberg        Trade           Katherine Tai on Tariffs           Inflation        Speech           Election Interference Taskforce           Portal        Information           Indian YouTuber on Elections, Information Enviornment        Politics           Kamala Stupid           Stay Hard MO Sec of State        Misc           Roastie Teachers           Blinken Puts on Rock Show in Kiev   EMAIL FROM FLIBBERTYGIBBIT   Here's my personal story: My husband and I bought a piece of property in the middle of nowhere Missouri about 1.5 years ago with plans of building a little homestead and becoming as self-sufficient as possible. After living here a few months we began to notice the smell. This was not the smell of the nearby chicken farms, this was an overwhelming smell of decaying flesh and rot. It was so bad we couldn't go outside and at times strong enough that even inside the house would smell utterly foul. It stuck to our hair and clothes, resulted in millions of flies and mosquitos swarming constantly, and was just inescapable. I started introducing myself to my new neighbors and asking the origin of this rancid odor and learned that it came from a lagoon nearby that was filled with this sludge as well as several surrounding farms that land applied it as fertilizer. I had learned about this stuff years prior due to my interest in sustainable agriculture and was horrified to learn that it was being used on the beautiful farmland in this place that I love.  After getting to know some of my neighbors myself and 3 others decided to try to get something done. We formed S.L.U.D.G.E.,  a committee dedicated to ending the use of this crap. We  set out to educate people in our area about what this stuff actually is and started contacting environmental lawyers and lawmakers to see what we could do. We filed a lawsuit against the department of natural resources for failure to enforce their own regulations and began working on a senate bill. The bill was manipulated through the political process but did pass the senate 30-1 this past week and now has to go back to the house. There was a lot left out of the bill but it's a step in the right direction. Our lawsuit is still ongoing. Most Recent article on the bill: https://missouriindependent.com/2024/05/07/missouri-bill-protecting-rural-neighbors-from-meatpacking-sludge-nears-passage/ Article talking about our lawsuit, not much new recently. Government entities are good at drawing out the legal process. https://www.cassville-democrat.com/2023/11/14/good-question-no-answer/?fbclid=IwAR0lp6nnsFakgXtq-qIjK8FzwZNlnNdLuktfv7ZTdP7eWCRGi8V0ajCubGc So what is this shit?   Well, It can be literally shit in some cases, but really there is so much more. Sludge is a byproduct of the industrial wastewater treatment process. It contains the worst of the contaminants from industrial plants (mostly food manufacturers) that cannot be sent to a standard wastewater processing facility and in some cases can contain the waste removed from municipal wastewater treatment. The industrial waste includes animal guts, grease trap waste, and the industrial cleaning agents used to clean the facilities among other things. These contaminants are removed from the water with the help of chemical coagulants and flocculants (often containing heavy metals such as aluminum) that bind to the contaminates and allow them to float to the surface or sink to the bottom  where they can be skimmed off leaving behind cleaner water that can go through the standard wastewater treatment stream. Manufactures pay companies to bring in tank trucks to pick up the waste that is skimmed off at the factory and properly dispose of it. The companies that operate in this region are Denali and Synagro, Synagro being the one facing the lawsuit from Texas farmers. This waste is taken to basins or lagoons where it is combined with waste trucked in from countless other manufactures. At this point it is GIVEN AWAY FOR FREE to farmers to use as a cost effective ORGANIC fertilizer. This fertilizer is most commonly used on land where cattle graze or that is used for hay production. Cattle grazed on land treated with sludge can be classified as grass fed and organic. So instead of treating the waste to separate organic materials to make useful products and dispose of non useful parts properly, these companies just take the money to dispose of the waste and then dump it on farmland. In MO there is not much, if any, information given to farmers about what exactly is in this "fertilizer". When it reaches the farmer it contains a good amount of water and is rich in nitrogen due to the organic compounds found in it, such as rotting chicken parts which is admittedly a decent fertilizer. This leads to immediate plant growth and contributes to the marketing of it as a great fertilizer. However, sludge also contains contaminants that can accumulate in soil through repeated land application and cause environmental pollution. Among these contaminants are pathogens, anti-biotic resistant bacteria, and both organic and inorganic chemicals including PFAS and heavy metals. I believe the spread of pathogens and bacteria could have something to do with the bird flu among cattle that has come up in the news recently but I am partial to a good conspiracy theory.   Sludge also contains excessive levels of certain nutrients which can lead to a nutritional imbalance in soil, streams, and rivers. This can cause serious environmental damage such as the destruction of the soil microbiome which makes the soil useless and unable to be farmed and can cause algae blooms in waterways which depletes waterways of oxygen and causes fish kills.   In some parts of the US where sludge has been spread, the Federal Government has classified these farms as “superfund sites”, halting any use of the farmland due to PFA’s and heavy metal content. Michigan Farm contaminated with PFAS from sewage Sludge   To summarize, all the food is poison.

On this week's episode of Trade Guys, we'll discuss Biden's proposed tariffs on Chinese steel imports, the House Ways and Means Committee trade bills, and the Katherine Tai hearings on Capitol Hill.

US Trade Representative Katherine Tai talks about the US Steel industry with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro and Annmarie HordernSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Friday's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Lubricants, we start the show with a look at ag policy news from D.C. and more with DTN Ag Policy Editor, Chris Clayton. In Segment Two, we talk with NCBA Policy Chair Kim Brackett and NCBA Vice Policy Chair, Skye Krebs about public lands issues, checkoff push back and more. In Segment Three, we discuss spring planting, geopolitical issues and more market related information with StoneX Chief Commodities Economist, Arlan Suderman. We wrap the show with a look at ag news headlines surrounding U.S. trade discussions on Capitol Hill this week between lawmakers and U.S. Trade Ambassador, Katherine Tai.

-Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative-Adam Posen, President, Peterson Institute for International Economics-Ana Botin, Chair, Banco Santander US Trade Representative Katherine Tai says the "China shock" driven by the scale of the Chinese economy will depress prices worldwide and 'infect the global economy'. Peterson Institute President Adam Posen says the US' 'open-ended fiscal problems' are adding to global uncertainties about US fiscal and trade policy. Banco Santander Chair Ana Botin says low unemployment rates suggest a 'super soft landing so far.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

El ministro de Industria, Comercio y Mipymes, Víctor- Ito- Bisonó, participó en la 13°Conferencia Ministerial de la Organización Mundial del Comercio, celebradarecientemente en Adu Dhabi, donde sostuvo varias reuniones, entre ellas con larepresentante del comercio de Estados Unidos, Katherine Tai, donde pasaron revista aasuntos de interés bilateral, entre los que figuran los avances experimentados por elpaís en materia de defensa de los derechos de propiedad intelectual.De ese y otros temas conversamos hoy con Ito Bisonó, ministro de Industria, Comercioy MIpymes

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US Trade Representative Katherine Tai speaks on US trade agreements and AI with Bloomberg's David Westin from the Aspen Security Forum See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have criticized the Biden administration's  digital trade agenda, going so far as to say recent policy decisions are giving China a leg up in the global tech race. On POLITICO Tech, Reps. Darin Lahood (R-Ill.) and Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) argue U.S. trade officials must change course in a conversation with host Steven Overly.

A US senator has written a document proposing several amendments to legislation renewing the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), including that there should be an immediate review of South Africa's status for preferential trade access. Democratic Senator Chris Coons's discussion draft for the Agoa Renewal Act of 2023 proposes that the programme, which is expiring in 2025, should be extended by 16 years. He says that while the US president currently reviews the eligibility of countries annually, this should be changed to every three years. He, however, also recommended that the US "undertake an immediate out-of-cycle review of South Africa", no later than 30 days after the legislation is enacted. Coons, who chairs the US Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, was part of a group of both Democratic and Republican legislators who asked the White House to move the Agoa summit away from South Africa, accusing it of deepening its military relationship with Russia. The group also questioned South Africa's eligibility for trade benefits under Agoa. Coons has close ties with South Africa, and in his youth volunteered with the South African Council of Churches, then led by late Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. In 1986, he published a book about the anti-apartheid disinvestment movement among US universities. In the end, the Agoa summit was still hosted in South Africa last week, and the country continues to push to remain part of Agoa. There has, however, been significant pushback from US lawmakers, with Republican senator Jim Risch last week expressing concern over South Africa's geopolitical stance. "I was also disappointed to learn that South Africa will remain fully eligible for Agoa's duty-free trade preferences in 2024, despite South Africa's continued actions that subvert US national security and foreign policy interests," he said in a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US trade representative Katherine Tai. "South Africa's relationship with Russia, and most recently with Iran and Hamas, undermine necessary eligibility safeguards in the Agoa statute, and the administration failed to take standard formal actions to communicate Agoa-related concerns to South Africa through a warning letter or demarche. "The administration's handling of Agoa, exemplified by its posture toward South Africa, make it clear that Congress must take course-correcting action." SA's Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel told SAfm on Monday that the country was proposing a two-stage renewal process for Agoa. "[This is] so that we move rapidly to consolidate what we have and then sit down and work through how we can improve it," the minister said. Patel said, in response to a question on the criticism by US politicians, that that country's "political system is such that you are never going to get absolute unanimity on anything." "What we have tried to do… is build bipartisan support. Over the last few days, we have had very significant support expressed for Agoa. "There is no question about it - the appetite for the extension of Agoa has grown enormously, and it is the first part of what South Africa is seeking to do. "Once we have got that locked in, then it is a matter of ensuring that we get the widest coverage. We have built very strong support within the business community, both in the United States and in South Africa, for the extension of Agoa and for the inclusion, not only of South Africa, but all of the countries that are currently the beneficiaries," Patel said. Agoa gives duty-free access to 25% of South African exports to the US, SA's second-biggest single-country trading partner after China.

US Trade Representative Katherine Tai played host to the APEC Forum in Detroit, where she balanced American interests, international trade agreements and ongoing rivalries with China. Ambassador Tai joined Ray Suarez to speak about how that meeting went, and what it really means to put workers at the center of US trade policy.    Guest:   Ambassador Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative   Host:     Ray Suarez   If you appreciate this episode and want to support the work we do, please consider making a donation to World Affairs. We cannot do this work without your help. Thank you.

This week, the Trade Guys discuss Katherine Tai's speech on trade policy, the Taiwan Trade Agreement Implementation Act, and the reintroduction of “Levelling the Playing Field 2.0".

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As the first woman of color confirmed to serve as President Joe Biden's chief trade negotiator and advisor, United States Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai has become a critical figure in the administration. This Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we sat down to discuss her historic role and the future of trade.

The annual war authorization (NDAA) is an excellent opportunity to examine our military's roles and goals in the world. In this episode, learn about how much of our tax money Congress provided the Defense Department, including how much of that money is classified, how much more money was dedicated to war than was requested, and what they are authorized to use the money for. This episode also examines our Foreign Military Financing programs with a deep dive into a new partner country: Ecuador. Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via PayPal Support Congressional Dish via Patreon (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com Use your bank's online bill pay function to mail contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North, Number 4576, Crestview, FL 32536. 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Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 Jen's highlighted version Bills H.R. 8711 - United States-Ecuador Partnership Act of 2022 S. 3591 - United States-Ecuador Partnership Act of 2022 Audio Sources A conversation with General Laura J. Richardson on security across the Americas January 19, 2023 The Atlantic Council Clips 17:51 Gen. Laura Richardson: The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) that has been ongoing for the last over a decade in this region, 21 of 31 countries have signed on to this Belt and Road Initiative. I could take Argentina last January, the most recent signatory on to the Belt and Road Initiative, and $23 billion in infrastructure projects that signatory and signing on to that. But again, 21 of 31 countries. There are 25 countries that actually have infrastructure projects by the PRC. Four that aren't signatories of the BRI, but they do actually have projects within their countries. But not just that. Deepwater ports in 17 countries. I mean, this is critical infrastructure that's being invested in. I have the most space enabling infrastructure in the Western Hemisphere in Latin America and the Caribbean. And I just caused question, you know, why? Why is all of this critical infrastructure being invested in so heavily? In terms of telecommunications, 5G, I've got five countries with the 5G backbone in this region. I've got 24 countries with the PRC Huawei 3G-4G. Five countries have the Huawei backbone infrastructure. If I had to guess, they'll probably be offered a discount to upgrade and stay within the same PRC network. And so very, very concerning as we work with our countries. 20:00 Gen. Laura Richardson: What I'm starting to see as well is that this economy...the economy impacts to these partner nations is affecting their ability to buy equipment. And you know, as I work with our partner nations, and they invest in U.S. equipment, which is the best equipment, I must say I am a little biased, but it is the best equipment, they also buy into the supply chain of spare parts, and all those kinds of things that help to sustain this piece of equipment over many, many years. So in terms of the investment that they're getting, and that equipment to be able to stay operational, and the readiness of it, is very, very important. But now these partner nations, due to the impacts of their economy, are starting to look at the financing that goes along with it. Not necessarily the quality of the equipment, but who has the best finance deal because they can't afford it so much up front. 24:15 Gen. Laura Richardson: This region, why this region matters, with all of its rich resources and rare earth elements. You've got the lithium triangle which is needed for technology today. 60% of the world's lithium is in the lithium triangle: Argentina Bolivia, Chile. You just have the largest oil reserves -- light, sweet, crude -- discovered off of Guyana over a year ago. You have Venezuela's resources as well with oil, copper, gold. China gets 36% of its food source from this region. We have the Amazon, lungs of the world. We have 31% of the world's freshwater in this region too. I mean, it's just off the chart. 28:10 Gen. Laura Richardson: You know, you gotta question, why are they investing so heavily everywhere else across the planet? I worry about these dual-use state-owned enterprises that pop up from the PRC, and I worry about the dual use capability being able to flip them around and use them for military use. 33:30 Interviewer: Russia can't have the ability to provide many of these countries with resupply or new weapons. I mean, they're struggling to supply themselves, in many cases, for Ukraine. So is that presenting an opportunity for maybe the US to slide in? Gen. Laura Richardson: It is, absolutely and we're taking advantage of that, I'd like to say. So, we are working with those countries that have the Russian equipment to either donate or switch it out for United States equipment. or you Interviewer: Are countries taking the....? Gen. Laura Richardson: They are, yeah. 45:25 Gen. Laura Richardson: National Guard State Partnership Program is huge. We have the largest National Guard State Partnership Program. It has come up a couple of times with Ukraine. Ukraine has the State Partnership Program with California. How do we initially start our great coordination with Ukraine? It was leveraged to the National Guard State Partnership Program that California had. But I have the largest out of any of the CoCOMMs. I have 24 state partnership programs utilize those to the nth degree in terms of another lever. 48:25 Gen. Laura Richardson: Just yesterday I had a zoom call with the U.S. Ambassadors from Argentina and Chile and then also the strategy officer from Levant and then also the VP for Global Operations from Albermarle for lithium, to talk about the lithium triangle in Argentina, Bolivia and Chile and the companies, how they're doing and what they see in terms of challenges and things like that in the lithium business and then the aggressiveness or the influence and coercion from the PRC. House Session June 15, 2022 Clips Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA): The GAO found that the LCS had experienced engine failure in 10 of the 11 deployments reviewed. Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA): One major reason for the excessive costs of LCS: contractors. Unlike other ships where sailors do the maintenance, LCS relies almost exclusively on contractors who own and control the technical data needed to maintain and repair. Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA): Our top priority and national defense strategy is China and Russia. We can't waste scarce funds on costly LCS when there are more capable platforms like destroyers, attack submarines, and the new constellation class frigate. A review of the President's Fiscal Year 2023 funding request and budget justification for the Navy and Marine Corps May 25, 2022 Senate Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Defense Watch full hearing on YouTube Witnesses: Carlos Del Toro, Secretary, United States Navy Admiral Michael M. Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations General David H. Berger, Commandant of the Marine Corps Clips Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS): I think the christening was just a few years ago...maybe three or so. So the fact that we christened the ship one year and a few years later we're decommissioning troubles me. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS): Are there not other uses, if there's something missing from this class of ships, that we would avoid decommissioning? Adm. Michael Gilday: We need a capable, lethal, ready Navy more than we need a larger Navy that's less capable, less lethal, and less ready. And so, unfortunately the Littoral combat ships that we have, while the mechanical issues were a factor, a bigger factor was was the lack of sufficient warfighting capability against a peer competitor in China. Adm. Michael Gilday: And so we refuse to put an additional dollar against that system that wouldn't match the Chinese undersea threat. Adm. Michael Gilday: In terms of what are the options going forward with these ships, I would offer to the subcommittee that we should consider offering these ships to other countries that would be able to use them effectively. There are countries in South America, as an example, as you pointed out, that would be able to use these ships that have small crews. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary ofDefense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks to Traveling Press April 25, 2022 China's Role in Latin America and the Caribbean March 31, 2022 Senate Foreign Relations Committee Watch full hearing on YouTube Witnesses: Kerri Hannan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Diplomacy, Policy, Planning, and Coordination, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, U.S. Department of State Peter Natiello, Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator, Latin America and Caribbean Bureau, U.S. Agency for International Development Andrew M. Herscowitz, Chief Development Officer, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation Margaret Myers, Director of the Asia & Latin America Program, Inter-American Dialogue Evan Ellis, Senior Associate, Center for Strategic and International Studies Clips 24:20 Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA): Ecuador for example, nearly 20 years ago, former President Rafael Correa promised modernization for Ecuador, embracing Chinese loans and infrastructure projects in exchange for its oil. Fast forward to today. Ecuador now lives with the Chinese financed and built dam that's not fully operational despite being opened in 2016. The Coca Codo Sinclair Dam required over 7000 repairs, it sits right next to an active volcano, and erosion continues to damage the dam. The dam also caused an oil spill in 2020 that has impacted indigenous communities living downstream. And all that's on top of the billions of dollars that Ecuador still owes China. 56:40 Peter Natiello: One example that I could provide is work that we've done in Ecuador, with Ecuadorian journalists, to investigate, to analyze and to report on the issue of illegal and unregulated fishing off Ecuador's coast. And we do that because we want to ensure that Ecuadorian citizens have fact-based information upon which they can make decisions about China and countries like China, and whether they want their country working with them. 1:23:45 Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA): There are 86 million tons of identified lithium resources on the planet. On the planet. 49 million of the 86 million are in the Golden Triangle. That's Argentina, Bolivia, Chile. So what's our plan? 1:54:10 Evan Ellis: In security engagement, the PRC is a significant provider of military goods to the region including fighters, transport aircraft, and radars for Venezuela; helicopters and armored vehicles for Bolivia; and military trucks for Ecuador. 2:00:00 Margaret Myers: Ecuador is perhaps the best example here of a country that has begun to come to terms with the challenges associated with doing business with or interacting from a financial or investment perspective with China. And one need only travel the road from the airport to Quito where every day there are a lot of accidents because of challenges with the actual engineering of that road to know why many Ecuadorians feel this way. Examining U.S. Security Cooperation and Assistance March 10, 2022 Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Watch Full Hearing on YouTube Witnesses: Jessica Lewis, Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State Mara Elizabeth Karlin, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans and Capabilities, U.S. Department of Defense Clips 1:23:17 Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT): According to one study, the DoD manages 48 of the 50 new security assistance programs that were created after the 9/11 attacks and out of the 170 existing security assistance programs today, DOD manages 87, a whopping 81% of those programs. That is a fundamental transition from the way in which we used to manage security assistance. And my worry is that it takes out of the equation the people who have the clearest and most important visibility on the ground as to the impact of that security assistance and those transfers. Sen. Chris Murphy: We just spent $87 billion in military assistance over 20 years in Afghanistan. And the army that we supported went up in smoke overnight. That is an extraordinary waste of U.S. taxpayer dollars, and it mirrors a smaller but similar investment we made from 2003 to 2014 in the Iraqi military, who disintegrated when they faced the prospect of a fight against ISIS. Clearly, there is something very wrong with the way in which we are flowing military assistance to partner countries, especially in complicated war zones. You've got a minute and 10 seconds, so maybe you can just preview some lessons that we have learned, or the process by which we are going to learn lessons from all of the money that we have wasted in Iraq and Afghanistan. Jessica Lewis: Senator, I'll be brief so that Dr. Karlin can jump in as well. I think we do need to learn lessons. We need to make sure, as I was just saying to Senator Cardin, that when we provide security assistance, we also look not just at train and equip, but we look at other things like how the Ministries of Defense operate? Is their security sector governant? Are we creating an infrastructure that's going to actually work? Mara Elizabeth Karlin: Thank you for raising this issue, Senator. And I can assure you that the Department of Defense is in the process of commissioning a study on this exact issue. I will just say in line with Assistant Secretary Lewis, it is really important that when we look at these efforts, we spend time assessing political will and we do not take an Excel spreadsheet approach to building partner militaries that misses the higher order issues that are deeply relevant to security sector governance, that will fundamentally show us the extent to which we can ultimately be successful or not with a partner. Thank you. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT): You know, in Iraq, last time I was there, we were spending four times as much money on security assistance as we were on non-security assistance. And what Afghanistan taught us amongst many things, is that if you have a fundamentally corrupt government, then all the money you're flowing into the military is likely wasted in the end because that government can't stand and thus the military can't stand. So it also speaks to rebalancing the way in which we put money into conflict zones, to not think that military assistance alone does the job. You got to be building sustainable governments that serve the public interests in order to make your security assistance matter and be effective. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. National Security Challenges and U.S. Military Activity in North and South America March 8, 2022 House Armed Services Committee Watch full hearing on YouTube Witnesses: Melissa G. Dalton, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs Office of the Secretary of Defense General Laura Richardson, USA, Commander, U.S. Southern Command General Glen D. VanHerck, USAF, Commander, U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command Clips 17:30 General Laura Richardson: Colombia, for example, our strongest partner in the region, exports security by training other Latin American militaries to counter transnational threats. 1:20:00 General Laura Richardson: If I look at what PRC (People's Republic of China) is investing in the [SOUTHCOM] AOR (Area of Responsibility), over a five year period of 2017 to 2021: $72 billion. It's off the charts. And I can read a couple of the projects. The most concerning projects that I have are the $6 billion in projects specifically near the Panama Canal. And I look at the strategic lines of communication: Panama Canal and the Strait of Magellan. But just to highlight a couple of the projects. The nuclear power plant in Argentina: $7.9 billion. The highway in Jamaica: $5.6 billion. The energy refinery in Cuba, $5 billion. The highway in Peru: $4 billion. Energy dam in Argentina: $4 billion, the Metro in Colombia: $3.9 billion. The freight railway in Argentina: $3 billion. These are not small projects that they're putting in this region. This region is rich in resources, and the Chinese don't go there to invest, they go there to extract. All of these projects are done with Chinese labor with host nation countries'. U.S. Policy on Democracy in Latin America and the Caribbean November 30, 2021 Senate Foreign Affairs Committee Watch full hearing on YouTube Witnesses: Brian A. Nichols, Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, U.S. Department of State Todd D. Robinson, Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, U.S. Department of State Clips 1:47:15 Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX): I'd like to start with Mexico. I am increasingly concerned that the Mexican government is engaged in a systematic campaign to undermine American companies, and especially American energy companies that have invested in our shared prosperity and in the future of the Mexican people and economy. Over the past five months, Mexican regulators have shut down three privately owned fuel storage terminals. Among those they shut down a fuel terminal and Tuxpan, which is run by an American company based in Texas, and which transports fuel on ships owned by American companies. This is a pattern of sustained discrimination against American companies. And I worry that the Mexican government's ultimate aim is to roll back the country's historic 2013 energy sector liberalisation reforms in favor of Mexico's mismanaged and failing state-owned energy companies. The only way the Mexican government is going to slow and reverse their campaign is if the United States Government conveys clearly and candidly that their efforts pose a serious threat to our relationship and to our shared economic interests. 2:01:50 Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ): Mr. Nichols, can you can you just be a little more specific about the tactics of the GEC? What are some of the specific activities they're doing? And what more would you like to see them do? Brian A. Nichols: The Global Engagement Center both measures public opinion and social media trends throughout the world. They actively work to counter false messages from our strategic competitors. And they prepare media products or talking points that our embassies and consulates around the hemisphere can use to combat disinformation. I think they do a great job. Obviously, it's a huge task. So the the resources that they have to bring to bear to this limit, somewhat, the ability to accomplish those goals, but I think they're doing vital, vital work. 2:13:30 Todd D. Robinson: We are, INL (International Narcotics and Law Enforcement) are working very closely with the Haitian National Police, the new Director General, we are going to send in advisors. When I was there two weeks ago, I arrived with -- they'd asked for greater ability to get police around the city -- I showed up with 19 new vehicles, 200 new protective vests for the police. The 19 was the first installment of a total of 60 that we're going to deliver to the Haitian National Police. We're gonna get advisors down there to work with the new SWAT team to start taking back the areas that have been taken from ordinary Haitians. But it's going to be a process and it's going to take some time. Sen. Bob Menendez: Well, first of all, is the Haitian National Police actually an institution capable of delivering the type of security that Hatians deserve? Todd D. Robinson: We believe it is. It's an institution that we have worked with in the past. There was a small brief moment where Haitians actually acknowledged that the Haitian National Police had gotten better and was more professional. Our goal, our long term goal is to try to bring it back to that Sen. Bob Menendez: How much time before we get security on the ground? Todd D. Robinson: I can't say exactly but we are working as fast as we can. Sen. Bob Menendez: Months, years? Todd D. Robinson: Well, I would hope we could do it in less than months. But we're working as fast as we can. Global Challenges and U.S. National Security Strategy January 25, 2018 Senate Committee on Armed Services Watch the full hearing on YouTube Witnesses: Dr. Henry A. Kissinger, Chairman of Kissinger Associates and Former Secretary of State Dr. George P. Shultz, Thomas W. and Susan B. Ford Distinguished Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University and Former Secretary of State Richard L. Armitage, President, Armitage International and Former Deputy Secretary of State Clips Dr. George Shultz: Small platforms will carry a very destructive power. Then you can put these small platforms on drones. And drones can be manufactured easily, and you can have a great many of them inexpensively. So then you can have a swarm armed with lethal equipment. Any fixed target is a real target. So an airfield where our Air Force stores planes is a very vulnerable target. A ship at anchor is a vulnerable target. So you've got to think about that in terms of how you deploy. And in terms of the drones, while such a system cannot be jammed, it would only serve to get a drone—talking about getting a drone to the area of where its target is, but that sure could hit a specific target. At that point, the optical systems guided by artificial intelligence could use on-board, multi-spectral imaging to find a target and guide the weapons. It is exactly that autonomy that makes the technologic convergence a threat today. Because such drones will require no external input other than the signature of the designed target, they will not be vulnerable to jamming. Not requiring human intervention, the autonomous platforms will also be able to operate in very large numbers. Dr. George Shultz: I think there's a great lesson here for what we do in NATO to contain Russia because you can deploy these things in boxes so you don't even know what they are and on trucks and train people to unload quickly and fire. So it's a huge deterrent capability that is available, and it's inexpensive enough so that we can expect our allies to pitch in and get them for themselves. Dr. George Shultz: The creative use of swarms of autonomous drones to augment current forces would strongly and relatively cheaply reinforce NATO, as I said, that deterrence. If NATO assists frontline states in fielding large numbers of inexpensive autonomous drones that are pre-packaged in standard 20-foot containers, the weapons can be stored in sites across the countries under the control of reserve forces. If the weapons are pre-packaged and stored, the national forces can quickly deploy the weapons to delay a Russian advance. So what's happening is you have small, cheap, and highly lethal replacing large, expensive platforms. And this change is coming about with great rapidity, and it is massively important to take it into account in anything that you are thinking about doing. Foreign Military Sales: Process and Policy June 15, 2017 House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade Watch the full hearing on YouTube Witnesses: Tina Kaidanow, Acting Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State Vice Admiral Joseph Rixey, Director, U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency Clips 14:40 Tina Kaidanow: Arms Transfers constitute an element of foreign policy. We therefore take into account foreign policy considerations as we contemplate each arms transfer or sale, including specifically, the appropriateness of the transfer in responding to U.S and recipient security needs; the degree to which the transfer supports U.S. strategic foreign policy and defense interests through increased access and influence; allied burden sharing and interoperability; consistency with U.S. interests regarding regional stability; the degree of protection afforded by the recipient company to our sensitive technology; the risk that significant change in the political or security situation of the recipient country could lead to inappropriate end use or transfer; and the likelihood that the recipient would use the arms to commit human rights abuses or serious violations of international humanitarian law, or retransfer the arms to those who would commit such abuses. As a second key point, arms transfers support the U.S. Defense industrial base and they reduce the cost of procurement for our own U.S. military. Purchases made through the Foreign Military Sales, known as the FMS, system often can be combined with our Defense Department orders to reduce unit costs. Beyond this, the US defense industry directly employs over 1.7 million people across our nation. 20:20 Vice Admiral Joseph Rixey: FMS is the government-to-government process through which the U.S. government purchases defense articles, training, and services on behalf of foreign governments, authorized in the Arms Export Control Act. FMS is a long standing security cooperation program that supports partner and regional security, enhances military-to-military cooperation, enables interoperability and develops and maintains international relationships. Through the FMS process, the US government determines whether or not the sale is of mutual benefit to us and the partner, whether the technology can and will be protected, and whether the transfer is consistent with U.S. conventional arms transfer policy. The FMS system is actually a set of systems in which the Department of State, Department of Defense, and Congress play critical roles. The Department of Defense in particular executes a number of different processes including the management of the FMS case lifecycle which is overseen by DSCA (Defense Security Cooperation Agency). Technology transfer reviews, overseen by the Defense Technology Security Administration, and the management of the Defense Acquisition and Logistics Systems, overseen by the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, and the military departments. This process, or a version of it, also serves us well, in the DoD Title X Building Partnership Capacity arena, where the process of building a case, validating a requirement and exercising our U.S. acquisition system to deliver capability is modeled on the FMS system. I want to say clearly that overall the system is performing very well. The United States continues to remain the provider of choice for our international partners, with 1,700 new cases implemented in Fiscal Year 2016 alone. These new cases, combined with adjustments to existing programs, equated to more than $33 billion in sales last year. This included over $25 billion in cases funded by our partner nations' own funds and approximately $8 billion in cases funded by DOD Title X program or Department of State's Appropriations. Most FMS cases move through the process relatively quickly. But some may move more slowly as we engage in deliberate review to ensure that the necessary arms transfer criteria are met. 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Đại diện Thương mại Hoa Kỳ Katherine Tai ngày 14/2 hội kiến Thủ tướng Việt Nam Phạm Minh Chính trong chuyến thăm làm việc tại Hà Nội nhằm thúc đẩy hợp tác về kinh tế và thương mại. Xem thêm: https://bit.ly/3wSHe49 Tin tức đáng chú ý khác: EVN khó khăn ‘chưa từng có', dự báo lỗ 2,75 tỷ đô năm nay. Việt Nam ra kế hoạch chống khai thác thủy sản bất hợp pháp. LHQ viện trợ nhân đạo, NATO tăng viện trợ quân sự cho Ukraine. EU họp bàn về gói chế tài thứ 10 nhắm vào Nga. Kyiv nói đã bắn hạ khinh khí cầu Nga ở thủ đô Ukraine. Cứu hộ động đất Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ-Syria: Chuyển trọng tâm sang những người sống sót. Manila: Cuộc tập trận Mỹ-Philippines năm nay sẽ ‘lớn hơn'. Nếu không vào được VOA, xin hãy dùng đường link https://bit.ly/VOATiengViet3 để vượt tường lửa.

Robert Habeck, ministro tedesco dell'Economia, e Bruno Le Maire, omologo francese, sono atterrati negli Usa ieri non prendendo lo stesso volo ma avendo la stessa destinazione: colloqui congiunti alla Casa Bianca e incontri oggi con il segretario al TesoroJanet Yellen e la rappresentante americana per il commercio Katherine Tai. Habeck deve evitare che IRA comprometta i rapporti commerciali tra Germania e Stati Uniti. E Le Maire vorrebbe fare altrettanto per la Francia. Insieme, seduti allo stesso tavolo, Habeck e Le Maire parleranno invece prima di tutto degli interessi dell Europa, evitando così visite unicamente bilaterali che mettono in primo piano i rapporti bilaterali.L'iniziativa tedesco-francese è stata presentata dunque come una missione europea : due ministri di peso, provenienti dai primi due Pil europei, è stato detto che hanno più forza contrattuale negli Usa rispetto a un rappresentante a nome della Ue. Ma manca l'Italia.Intanto questa mattina, il ministro delle Imprese e del Made in Italy, Adolfo Urso, lo indica dopo l'incontro con il commissario europeo Thierry Breton che ha preceduto l'avvio della riunione del Consiglio competitività che si è aperto questa mattina a Stoccolma. Ne parliamo proprio con Adolfo Urso, ministro delle Imprese e del Made in Italy.Sanità, l'Italia fanalino di coda per spesa pro capite Nel 2020, secondo la Corte dei Conti, la spesa sanitaria pubblica pro capite in Italia si è attestata a 2.851 dollari all anno (2.630 euro), contro i 5.905 dollari assicurati a ogni cittadino tedesco, i 4.632 dollari dei francesi e i 4.158 dollari degli inglesi. Un abisso che si è progressivamente allargato nel corso del decennio 2008-2019, durante il quale si sono susseguiti tutta una serie di tagli. L'Italia non solo investe meno di Paesi come Francia e Germania per finanziare l'assistenza ai suoi cittadini ma resta molto più in basso anche sommando a quella dello Stato la spesa privata (che vale il 2,2% del Pil). E se nel 2021 la spesa pubblica è arrivata al 7,2% del Prodotto interno lordo il governo Meloni ha stimato una riduzione, fino a scendere nel 2025 al 6,1%. Pochissimo. Approfondiamo il tema con Paolo Nucci, Professore ordinario di Oftalmologia all'Università di Milano e co-autore insieme a Rosanna Magnano del libro "CHI CI CURERÀ" - Appunti sul futuro della sanità pubblica, in uscita l'11 febbraio con il Sole 24 Ore.Occhialeria italiana. Internazionalizzazione e sostenibilità sono le parole chiave emerse dall'ultima edizione di Mido Da sabato 4 febbraio a ieri lunedì 6 febbraio si è tenuto presso Fiera Milano Rho la 51esima edizione di MIDO, l'eyewear show internazionale che accoglie tutta la filiera dell'occhialeria da tutto il mondo. Poco più di 1.000 espositori, oltre 150 paesi rappresentati, 6 padiglioni, 8 aree espositive. Più di 30 appuntamenti tra convegni, incontri, tavole rotonde ed eventi oltre 250 giornalisti accreditati provenienti da tutto il mondo. Nel 2022 il settore dell occhialeria italiana, composto da 830 aziende e 18.250 addetti, ha performato in maniera brillante sui mercati internazionali, ma pesano le tensioni inflattive e l incertezza economica. Secondo i dati di preconsuntivo 2022 elaborati da ANFAO (Associazione Italiana Fabbricanti Articoli Ottici), la produzione dell occhialeria italiana nel 2022 è stata di 5,17 miliardi di euro, in crescita del 24% rispetto al 2021. Le esportazioni, di montature, occhiali da sole e lenti, che assorbono circa il 90% della produzione del settore, sono cresciute del 22,5% sul 2021, arrivando a circa 5 miliardi di euro. Ne parliamo con Giovanni Vitaloni, presidente del Mido.

The Agricultural Council of America is hosting an essay contest to celebrate National Ag Day 2023, and US Trade Rep., Katherine Tai requests dispute settlement consultation over Canada's dairy tariff-rate quota under the USMCA.

Ambassador Katherine Tai discusses the role of trade policy in the global economy, current U.S. trade strategy, and the Biden administration's trade agenda for the year ahead. The C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics brings the world's foremost economic policymakers and scholars to address members on current topics in international economics and U.S. monetary policy. This meeting series is presented by the Maurice R. Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies.

#CiroEnImagen La secretaria de Economía, #RaquelBuenrostro, se reunió en Washington con la representante Comercial de EU, Katherine Tai, para hablar sobre las consultas contra la #política #energética de #México.

Juan Carlos Baker, exsubsecretario de Comercio Exterior, se refirió en entrevista sobre la reunión entre la secretaria de economía, Raquel Buenrostro, y la representante comercial de Estados Unidos, Katherine Tai, la Secretaría de Economía y el impacto que esto tiene sobre la política comercial.

La titular de la Secretaría de Economía (SE), Raquel Buenrostro, viajó a Washington D.C., capital de Estados Unidos y se reunió con Katherine Tai, representante Comercial de dicho país, con el fin de revisar las consultas promovidas en materia energética con respecto al T-MEC. De esto y más, nos habla Adriana Braniff en su Comentario Internacional.

La secretaria de Economía, Raquel Buenrostro, tuvo una reunión virtual con Katherine Tai para tratar diferencias dentro del Tratado Comercial por la política energética de México ¿cuáles son los temas que preocupan en estas negociaciones?

Armando Guadiana, senador por Morena, habló sobre los elogios del AMLO a Ricardo Mejía durante la mañanera y su registro a la candidatura al gobierno de Coahuila. José Refugio Muñoz, vicepresidente Ejecutivo de la CANACAR, habló sobre los tramites después del hackeo a la Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes. La secretaria de Economía, Raquel Buenrostro, tuvo una reunión virtual con Katherine Tai para tratar diferencias dentro del Tratado Comercial por la política energética de México. Adrián Lebarón, padre y abuelo de la familia de 9 personas masacradas hace 3 años en Bavispe, declara que ahora sabe aún menos acerca del caso y de la responsabilidad que llegue a cargar la policía o la Sedena. El director adjunto de SDP noticias, Federico Arreola, confirma que el tema de la reforma electoral no ha sido un gran tema de discusión en redes sociales.

En colaboración Ezra Shabot, analista político, habló sobre el encuentro entre Katherine Tai, representante de Comercio de Estados Unidos, y Raquel Buenrostro, titular de la Secretaría de Economía.

The United States intends to exclude Burkina Faso from a trade deal that gives exporters in Africa tariff-free access to the American market. President Joe Biden cited Burkina Faso's lack of progress toward protecting the rule of law and political pluralism for terminating the country as a beneficiary of the African Growth and Opportunity Act. US trade representative Katherine Tai says that the US was deeply concerned by the unconstitutional changes in government in Burkina Faso. She asked the government to take necessary actions to meet Agoa's criteria and return to elective democracy.

Aprueban en el Senado ampliación de periodo de vacaciones laborales. Dos visiones diferentes de la reunión de ayer entre Katherine Tai y Raquel Buenrostro. ;

Aprueban en el Senado ampliación de periodo de vacaciones laborales. Dos visiones diferentes de la reunión de ayer entre Katherine Tai y Raquel Buenrostro. Eu presiona. Sigue alta la inflación alimentaria.

Kenya's new president says the Cabinet has “effectively” lifted the country's ban on openly cultivating genetically modified crops, reversing a decade-old decision as the East African country struggles with food security and a deadly drought. “Open cultivation and importation of White (GMO) Maize is now authorized,” the presidency statement said, after years of concerns in Kenya and much of the African continent over the safety of genetically modified foods. Earlier this year, the United States via its trade representative's office criticized Kenya over its ban and the effects on U.S. agricultural exports to East Africa's commercial hub. The ban also affected food aid, the office asserted in its annual report published in March. U.S. Trade Rep. Katherine Tai led the U.S. delegation to Ruto's inauguration and noted the new president's support for shared “regional priorities” including enhancing two-way trade. The Cabinet was meeting to discuss the drought that affects 23 of Kenya's 47 counties and strategies for longer-term food security in the country of more than 50 million people. It discussed “significantly redefining agriculture in Kenya by adopting crops that are resistant to pests and disease” and considered reports on the “adoption of biotechnology,” the presidency said. Agriculture is a main driver of Kenya's economy, and about 70% of the rural workforce is in farming. Ruto, a former agriculture minister, seeks greater agricultural productivity. Many African countries have bans on genetically modified agriculture, amid concerns about potentially harmful effects on smallholder farms, existing crops, the environment and people's long-term health. The presidency statement noted that Kenya's Cabinet in 2019 made a limited step by approving the commercialization of a genetically enhanced variety of cotton to resist the African bollworm pest. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

The United States faces the most challenging trade environment in decades. Amid a complex domestic political environment, a more aggressive China, and varied trade views among U.S. allies to U.S. allies, the Biden administration has championed a new approach. In this complicated and fraught environment, what exactly is the worker-centered trade policy? Can trade really be designed to benefit American workers and the middle class? Can it effectively counter an emboldened China? And will the newly created Indo-Pacific Economic Framework revitalize U.S. trade strategy in Asia?Aaron sits down with the United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai to discuss the future of U.S. trade policy.

Ali Velshi is joined by Ryan Reilly, Justice Reporter at NBC News Digital, Eddie Glaude, Jr. Professor and Chair of the Dept. of African American Studies at Princeton University, Joanne Freeman, Professor of History & American Studies at Yale University, Dr. Daniel James Baker, Executive Director of Lenox Hill Hospital, Caleb Silver, Editor-in-Chief at Investopedia, Amb. Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative, Hugo Lowell, Congressional Reporter at The Guardian, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D) Illinois, Michael Beschloss, NBC News Presidential Historian, Jelani Cobb, Dean of Columbia Journalism School, and Margaret Atwood, Author of ‘The Handmaid's Tale

In a rare opportunity at the Iowa State Fair, and you have to hear the wide-ranging conversation including the effort to bring down fertilizer prices and ease supply concerns by bringing production back home, opening up new markets and just how valuable our high quality Iowa-made products are when it comes to meetings on trade with other countries. PLUS Jamey Kohake's expert market analysis AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.

En el comunicado sobre las consultas del sector energético la representante comercial de EU, Katherine Tai, lamenta que “las empresas estadunidenses continúan

This week on the Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: The USTR is still wavering on easing tariffs as Katherine Tai sees tariffs as "leverage" against China; Xi Jinping calls economic sanctions a "double-edged sword" in his opening speech at the BRICS Summit; TikTok's Chinese sister company Douyin wins rights for digital broadcast of the World Cup; and EV maker NIO responds after two people are killed when one of its pilot cars crashes through a wall at a parking garage and plummets three stories.In addition, Nandini Venkata, Caixin Global's podcast producer, joins Kaiser to discuss the scandal in Henan over abuse of the COVID health code app. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Canada is standing by its proposed solution regarding dairy tariff-rate quotas under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), as U.S. dairy groups continue to pressure the White House to escalate the matter. Earlier this week, U.S. trade representative Katherine Tai said Canada’s changes didn’t go far enough, and the proposed solution was a disappointment. Jim Wiesemeyer, with Pro... Read More

制定適當的對華貿易政策是拜登政府面臨的一大挑戰。種種原因，路走得艱難。4月12日，《名利場》雜誌報導，美國貿易代表戴琪（Katherine Tai）稱，從長期來看，中共對美國的貿易挑戰，遠超今天的俄羅斯危機；同時，美國與中共談判的善意努力，可能已經「達到了極限」。這暗示拜登政府對華貿易政策將有重大調整。 更多內容請見：https://www.epochtimes.com/b5/22/4/16/n13712836.htm 大纪元,大纪元新闻,大紀元,大紀元新聞, 美國對華貿易, 拜登政府, 关税豁免, 美日歐三邊協調對華, 印度-太平洋經濟, 王赫

Hoy Pedro Ferriz de Con señaló que la representante Comercial de Estados Unidos, Katherine Tai, estimó que la reforma eléctrica impulsada por el presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador, pone en riesgo 10 mil millones de dólares en inversiones estadunidenses, por lo que el comunicador señaló que este comentario debería ser motivo de reflexión para AMLO. Ferriz de Con recordó que John Kerry, representante por los intereses ambientalistas de Estados Unidos, visitó el país hace una semana para reunirse junto a un grupo de empresarios norteamericanos y el presidente López Obrador. En cuanto a la propuesta de iniciativa de ley del presidente mexicano, Ferriz señaló que "es una propuesta rumpturista, categórica y reductible".

We're joined by Zhiwei Chen of Crowell & Moring LLP to review the current status of the US-China trade war.This espidoe looks at the US perspective and the Biden trade policy on China, examines Katherine Tai outlined “New Approach to the U.S.-China Trade Relationship.”, what are the changes signaled in Ambassador Tai's address, and the US's use of Section 301 to impose tariffs on certain Chinese-origin goods and the litigation cases around this. Zhiwei Chen has more than a decade of experience advising multinational clients on a wide range of complex customs, trade, data privacy, and regulatory issues. He is a member of the International Trade and Privacy & Cybersecurity groups of Crowell & Moring LLP. Zhiwei regularly helps Fortune 500 clients create business strategies to optimize supply chain structures, develop corporate compliance programs and provide training related to Customs, export control and sanctions, conduct internal audits or investigations, and navigate self-disclosure to China Customs and other regulatory agencies. Clients regularly call up Zhiwei to represent them in customs audits and in dealing with seizures, forfeitures, and other enforcement actions. He has successfully defended clients in a number of high-profile customs audit and investigation cases, including a primary case investigated directly under the supervision of China's General Administration of Customs. He also advises on other trade-related regulatory issues, including Section 301 tariffs, inspections and quarantine, cross-border e-commerce, foreign exchange control, IP border protection, royalties, compulsory product certification, product safety standards, labeling, and food, drug, and medical device registration issues.Clients benefit from Zhiwei's experience and insight in managing the risks and maximizing the opportunities associated with China's increasing regulation of cross-border flow of goods, services and data. He brings to clients an unusual blend of regulatory, transactional, and litigation experience, which makes him a trusted adviser on various complex China regulatory issues.

Moderated by Michael Collins, IIEA Director General and former Irish Ambassador to the United States, Ambassador Tai considers the future challenges and opportunities for deepening transatlantic trade and the role of the transatlantic partnership in the global trading economy. About the Speaker: Ambassador Katherine Tai was sworn in as the 19th United States Trade Representative on March 18, 2021. As a member of the President's Cabinet, Ambassador Tai is the principal trade advisor, negotiator, and spokesperson on U.S. trade policy. Prior to her unanimous confirmation, Ambassador Tai spent most of her career in public service focusing on international economic diplomacy, monitoring, and enforcement serving as Chief Trade Counsel and Trade Subcommittee Staff Director for the House Ways and Means Committee in the United States Congress. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Yale University and a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School.

There's a potential carbon trade war brewing between the United States and the European Union. Earlier this year, the EU released a plan in which the bloc would tax imports from countries that lack aggressive carbon-reducing policies, including the United States. Now on Wednesday, we learned more about how the United States plans to respond. POLITICO's Zack Colman explains.   Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.  Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.  Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO's audio department.

From the BBC World Service: The Red Cross says policies designed to withhold funds from the Taliban are depriving ordinary Afghan people of the means of survival. The Taliban blames the west for the worsening humanitarian crisis. Plus, Beijing issues another warning to Taiwanese firms and those who finance them. And, the U.S. trade representative, Katherine Tai, is in India for talks about deepening trade ties and easing tensions.

From the BBC World Service: The Red Cross says policies designed to withhold funds from the Taliban are depriving ordinary Afghan people of the means of survival. The Taliban blames the west for the worsening humanitarian crisis. Plus, Beijing issues another warning to Taiwanese firms and those who finance them. And, the U.S. trade representative, Katherine Tai, is in India for talks about deepening trade ties and easing tensions.

U.S. Trade Representative, Katherine Tai's recent speech about the World Trade Organization was shocking. Why? Because she openly and frankly discussed the yawning gap between the WTO's expansive rules and what is right and good for people and the planet. And she made clear that the rules of the global commerce agency need a major redo. That sort of tough love may be the last chance for the WTO, which has suffered a deepening legitimacy crisis for decades. Today WTO intellectual property barriers empower a few pharmaceutical corporations to limit how much vaccine is made, prolonging the pandemic. In this episode we unpack USTR Tai's recent comments and what they mean for the future of the WTO. Learn more: www.tradewatch.org -- Music: Groove Grove by Kevin MacLeod. Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3831-groove-grove. License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This week on Sinica: Did the Trump-era tariffs have their intended effects? In other words, did they prompt companies to pull up stakes in China and re-shore jobs to the United States? Kaiser chats with two political scientists, Samantha Vortherms of UC Irvine and Jack Zhang, director of the University of Kansas's Trade War Lab, about the paper they recently published with the intention of answering that question. The paper is called “Political Risk and Firm Exit: Evidence from the US-China Trade War.” They share their findings and explore the paper's policy implications.4:16 – Sam and Jack offer their thoughts on U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai's recent speech on U.S.-China trade10:05 – Distinguishing between tariffs and other aspects of the trade war13:46 – Previously, on the U.S.-China Trade War: A brief recap of the trade war to date18:35 – The Foreign Invested Enterprises in China dataset23:14 – A summary of the paper's findings: Tariffs did not increase the likelihood of firms exiting47:15 – What explains the relative reticence of affected firms when it comes to voicing opposition to tariffs?55:36 – What would you tell Katherine Tai and Gina Raimondo if they were your captive audience?A transcript of this interview is available on SupChina.com.Recommendations:Sam: The podcast Invisibilia, and specifically, a recent episode called “International Friend of Mystery.”Jack: The Masters of Chinese Economics and Political Affairs (MCEPA) degree program at UC San Diego's School of Global Policy and Strategy, and Amitav Ghosh's River of Smoke (part of the Ibis series).Kaiser: A Song for Arbonne, a semi-historical fantasy novel by Guy Gavriel Kay.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

La crisis de la UE con Polonia y el incremento de los precios del gas marcan la agenda de la Cumbre de Líderes comunitarios de Bruselas. El vicepresidente de la CE, Valdis Dombrovskis, y la representante de comercio de EEUU, Katherine Tai, se reúnen para hablar de los aranceles. La OCU denuncia que la escalada de los precios de la energía podría provocar un sobrecoste de hasta 854 euros al año para las familias españolas.

美國貿易代表戴琪（Katherine Tai）週四（10月14日）表示，上週與中共國務院副總理劉鶴的通話是一個「好開端」。 更多內容請見：https://www.epochtimes.com/b5/21/10/14/n13305250.htm 大纪元,大纪元新闻,大紀元,大紀元新聞,貿易戰, 第一階段貿易協議, 對華關稅, 對華貿易政策 Support this podcast

Ambassador Katherine Tai addresses the National Congress of American Indians on October 13, 2021. Tai was sworn in as the 19th United States Trade Representative on March 18, 2021. As a member of the President's Cabinet, Tai is the principal trade advisor, negotiator, and spokesperson on U.S. trade policy. NCAI is holding its 78th annual convention virtually due to COVID-19.

Chris, Melanie, and Zack return to discuss Richard Haass's critique of “Washington's new flawed foreign policy consensus.” The Council on Foreign Relations president laments the bipartisan turn away from the mostly internationalist spirit that has informed U.S. foreign policy since the end of the World War II. Is he right? Does such a consensus exist? And does that explain why successive U.S. presidents seem so skeptical of internationalism? The three also try to discern what Haass favors as an alternative, but conclude that dissatisfaction with the current direction of U.S. foreign policy doesn't easily translate into specific and implantable policies. Grievances for Katherine Tai for an underwhelming speech on U.S. trade policy, for Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley for holding up ambassadorial appointments, and to those who harassed Sen. Kyrsten Sinema — in the restroom! — for being … jerks. Attagirl to Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa who braved abuse and intimidation for uncovering corruption and misrule in the Philippines and elsewhere. Chris gives a shout out to Reps. Jim McGovern and Peter Meijer for introducing legislation to rein in executive power, and Melanie praises the developers at GlaxoSmithKline for their life-saving new malaria vaccine. She also gives a special shout out to her nephew Zack and his Utah state champion golf team at Long Peak High School. Links: Richard Haass, “The Age of America First: Washington's Flawed New Foreign Policy Consensus,” Foreign Affairs, November/December 2021, https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/united-states/2021-09-29/biden-trump-age-america-first. Richard Haass, “What Mike Pompeo doesn't understand about China, Richard Nixon and U.S. foreign policy,” Washington Post, July 25, 2020, https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/07/25/what-mike-pompeo-doesnt-understand-about-china-richard-nixon-us-foreign-policy/.   New American Engagement Initiative Annual Student Competition, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/scowcroft-center-for-strategy-and-security/new-american-engagement-initiative/naei-annual-student-competition/. New American Engagement Initiative Future Foreign Policy series with Rep. Joaquin Castro, Monday, Oct. 18 at 3:30 pm, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/future-foreign-policy-series-featuring-rep-joaquin-castro/. “America is shorthanded in foreign affairs. Thanks, Ted Cruz,” Washington Post, Oct. 10, 2021, https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/10/10/america-is-shorthanded-foreign-affairs-thanks-ted-cruz/. Ankit Panda Twitter, https://twitter.com/nktpnd/status/1447366126447570946?s=12. Apoorva Mandavilli, "A 'Historic Event': First Malaria Vaccine Approved by WHO," New York Times, Oct. 6, 2021, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/06/health/malaria-vaccine-who.html.  Connor O'Brien, “Lawmakers aim for blockbuster overhaul of war powers, arms sales,” POLITICO, Sept. 30, 2021, https://www.politico.com/news/2021/09/30/war-powers-act-bipartisan-overhaul-514794. Dina Smeltz, Ivo Daalder, Karl Friedhoff, Craig Kafura, and Emily Sullivan, "A Foreign Policy for the Middle Class--What Americans Think," Chicago Council on Global Affairs, Oct. 2021, https://www.thechicagocouncil.org/sites/default/files/2021-10/ccs2021_fpmc_0.pdf. Peggy Noonan, "Progressives Hold the Capital Captive," Wall Street Journal, Oct. 7, 2021, https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-progressives-aoc-squad-sinema-reconciliation-infrastructure-lbj-approval-polling-11633643510.  Tyler Haslam, "High School Golf: Kihei Akina Leads Lone Peak Knights to 8th State Title in 9 Years," Deseret News, Oct. 5, 2021, https://www.deseret.com/2021/10/5/22708095/high-school-golf-kihei-akina-leads-lone-peak-knighs-to-8th-state-title-in-9-years-6a-uhsaa.   

10月4日，美國貿易代表戴琪（Katherine Tai）就美中貿易關係發表講話後，美國貿易代表辦公室（Office of the United States Trade Representative，USTR）隨即公布了拜登政府「處理美中貿易關係的新方法」（New Approach to the U.S. – China Trade Relationship）。美中貿易戰還會持續，但與前川普政府一樣，拜登政府最後的選項實際也只剩下了與中共脫鉤。 更多內容請見：https://www.epochtimes.com/b5/21/10/4/n13281686.htm 大纪元,大纪元新闻,大紀元,大紀元新聞,美中貿易戰, 脫鉤, 拜登, 戴琪, 新方法 Support this podcast

美國貿易代表戴琪（Katherine Tai）週五（10月8日）與中共副總理劉鶴通話，共同審查了美中經濟貿易協議的執行情況，並同意就某些未決問題雙方將進行磋商。 更多內容請見：https://www.epochtimes.com/b5/21/10/9/n13292045.htm 大纪元,大纪元新闻,大紀元,大紀元新聞,戴琪, 刘鹤, 美中貿易, 美國貿易政策, 貿易協議, 中美貿易戰 Support this podcast

China finally forced the U.S. to say "We do not pursue decoupling with China, we want to reconnect."US Trade Representative Katherine Tai delivered a speech on China's trade policy on the 4th, categorizing China as "it has not abided by global trade rules for a long time." The accusation of China's "state-centered and non-market trade practices" has generally shown a tough attitude towards China. At the same time, she said that she will not seek to intensify trade tensions with China and will initiate a targeted "tariff exclusion procedure" to exempt Chinese goods from American tariff. Asked about decoupling from China, Tai said it was not realistic for the world's two largest economies to stop trading with each other. "I think that the issue perhaps is, what are the goals we're looking for in a kind of 'recoupling.'"I set up and operate this channel alone, hoping to share the real China with the world as well as clarify misconceptions and lies against China. The continued development of China is the biggest game-changer in this century that affects all aspects of everyone's lives. Embrace the change and seize the opportunity.Creating original content is hard work, your support is what keeps me going. Please donate to this channel: https://paypal.me/ChinaExplained?locale.x=en_GB

In this episode, Andrew returns from his summer break and chats with the Trade Guys about Ambassador Katherine Tai's remarks at CSIS's public event. They discuss the state of the current U.S.-China bilateral trade and economic relationship. The Trade Guys also predict the next steps the Biden administration might take and provide recommendations for a path forward. 

美國貿易代表戴琪（Katherine Tai）週一（10月4日）發布對華貿易政策演講。她承諾，將啟動一個有針對性的關稅排除流程，取消對一定中國商品徵收關稅。 更多內容請見：https://www.epochtimes.com/b5/21/10/4/n13281265.htm 大纪元,大纪元新闻,大紀元,大紀元新聞,戴琪, 美中貿易, 關稅 Support this podcast

The Biden administration on Monday unveiled its long awaited approach to trade relations with China. U.S. trade representative Katherine Tai said she would restart trade talks with Beijing, but maintain most Trump-era tariffs on china. Nick Schifrin explains. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Evergrande shares are suspended in Hong Kong markets following Chinese media reports that Hopson Development is set to swoop in for a $5.1bn stake of its property unit. In other M&A news, U.S. private equity company CD&R has snapped up UK supermarket chain Morrisons for close to $10bn and is reportedly looking to install former Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy as chairman. CNBC learns that U.S. trade representative Katherine Tai will announce that Beijing is not complying with the Trump-era Phase 1 deal. And more from the UK's driver shortage as the military is set to help ease the fuel delivery crisis but Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he will not soften immigration policy to resolve the problem.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Biden's top trade official, Katherine Tai, indicated in a Monday speech that tariffs levied against China initiated during the Trump administration would remain in place. The countries have been unable to work out key economic and political disagreements.This episode: White House correspondent Scott Detrow, White House correspondent Asma Khalid, and international correspondent John Ruwitch.Connect:Subscribe to the NPR Politics Podcast here.Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Listen to our playlist The NPR Politics Daily Workout.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station.

The Biden administration on Monday unveiled its long awaited approach to trade relations with China. U.S. trade representative Katherine Tai said she would restart trade talks with Beijing, but maintain most Trump-era tariffs on china. Nick Schifrin explains. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

This is the Liberty Minute for Tuesday, day 464 of 15 days to spread mass hysteria. US Trade Representative, Katherine Tai, told the United Auto Workers, “We don't want to create incentives for companies to move jobs overseas to maximize profits.” Oh really? Then please explain the administration's insistence on raising the corporate income tax rate. In a move taken straight from Orwell's 1984 Ministry of Truth, the Chinese Foreign Ministry is arguing that the Wuhan Institute of Virology deserves to win the Nobel Prize for Medicine. As the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops voted 168-55 to pursue the creation of a document that could lead to pro-abortion rights politicians being banned from receiving Holy Communion, Jen Psaki skirted the question does the president believe a 15-week old unborn baby a human being. Join me in the Liberty Lighthouse, Saturday at 8pm ET/5pm PT on Mojo50 Radio or anytime at wwwLiberty-Lighthouse.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/libertylighthouse/message

Se celebró la primera reunión de la Comisión de Libre Comercio del T-MEC.Entre la secretaria de Economía de México Tatiana Clouthier, la representante Comercial de Estados Unidos, Katherine Tai, y la ministra de Pequeñas Empresas, Promoción de las Exportaciones y Comercio Internacional de Canadá, Mary Ng.En donde rindieron su informe los 11 comites técnicos que han sostenido distintas reuniones de trabajo incluidos los Comités de: - Origen y Procedimientos; - Asuntos Comerciales sobre Textiles y Prendas de Vestir; - Facilitación del Comercio; - Medidas Sanitarias y Fitosanitarias; - Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio; - Servicios de Transporte; -Servicios Financieros; - Derechos de Propiedad Intelectual; -Empresas Propiedad del Estado y Monopolios Designados; - temas relacionados PyMEs; Competitividad de América del Norte, y - Buenas Prácticas Regulatorias.Las Partes reconocieron que las políticas comerciales deben fomentar un crecimiento equitativo y amplio, estimular la innovación, proteger nuestro medio ambiente compartido y tener un impacto positivo en todos los sectores sociales. Continuá escuchando para conocer el desenlace.Datos pequeño pero sustánciales de liderazgo, cumplimento, fiscal, comercio exterior, aduanas, todos con un toque humano.Para seguir nuestras demás pláticas, entrevistas y artículos de expertos entre otros temas visita:https://tlcmagazinemexico.com.mx/Consulta nuestros boletines:https://www.tlcasociados.com.mx/category/boletin-aduanero/Ten acceso al mejor canal de youtube de comercio exterior y aduanas:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl5zP6lVFyfbxnMeluQTZqQSigue a Octavio de la Torre:Twitter: https://twitter.com/octaviodlatorreFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr-Octavio-de-la-Torre-de-St%C3%A9ffano-109827887180327YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNt-f9I1zON292GBLlxBqQQLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/octavio-de-la-torre-de-st%C3%A9ffano-a6386396/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/el-dato-peque-del-trueque-el-podcast-de-comercio-exterior/id1568970952

Chinese Vice Premier Liu He has recently met with both USTR Katherine Tai and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. This week, to get a debrief on how the Chinese government and media is looking at the meetings, we're on the line with our chief representative in Shanghai, Melinda Xu. Get in touch with Melinda Have questions […]

美國貿易代表戴琪（Katherine Tai）週四（5月13日）表示，美國需要新貿易法律工具，來阻止中國對美國關鍵高科技產業的反競爭威脅，而不是在傷害發生後才做出反應。 更多內容請見：https://www.epochtimes.com/b5/21/5/14/n12948543.htm 大纪元,大纪元新闻,大紀元,大紀元新聞,美國貿易代表, 中國製造2025, 美中貿易戰, 中共威脅, 法律 Support this podcast

Hola, maricoper. Dame más dosis, Joe.Bienvenido al nuevo maricóctel, un repaso a seis titulares de la semana (con podcast narrado), un vídeo para olvidarse del mundo y tres lecturas recomendadas.Test de actualidad. Esta semana, nadie logró la puntuación perfecta. Echadle la culpa a Anita porque es ella la que puso la pregunta que habéis fallado TODOS: “¿Cuáles son las dos visiones contrapuestas sobre Internet que tienen Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook) y Tim Cook (Apple)?”. Era un poco jodida, ngl.¡VENTE A DISCORD! Puedes sumarte al Discord de La Wikly a través de este enlace. Rellena el formulario y uno de nuestros moderadores se pondrá en contacto contigo para ponerte al día.El que inventó el reloj de 12 horas claramente era galaxy brain. Bienvenido a La Wikly.

Estados Unidos anunció el miércoles que apoya la propuesta de suspender temporalmente las patentes intelectuales de las vacunas contra covid-19, de modo de facilitar el aumento de la producción y el abastecimiento de la demanda internacional. La propuesta fue presentada el año pasado ante la Organización Mundial del Comercio por Sudáfrica e India, pero estaba bloqueda por la negativa de los países más ricos, a pesar de que los acuerdos que regulan la propiedad intelectual prevén la posibilidad del levantamiento temporal de este tipo de patentes. ¿Qué cambió? La virulencia de la actual ola de la pandemia y la presión de organismos internacionales, incluso de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, llevaron al gobierno de Joe Biden a cambiar de postura. “Estos tiempos y circunstancias extraordinarios exigen medidas extraordinarias”, dijo Katherine Tai, representante de Comercio Exterior de EEUU en un comunicado. Washington “cree firmemente en las protecciones de la propiedad intelectual, pero en aras de poner fin a esta pandemia, apoya la exención de esas protecciones para las vacunas covid-19”. Pocas horas después, ayer jueves, la Unión Europea se mostró abierta a discutir la propuesta. Mientras tanto, las acciones de los laboratorios cayeron al conocerse la noticia. Las empresas están en contra de la exención, pues afirman haber invertido para desarrollar las vacunas y que por lo tanto les corresponde ahora tener una ganancia. La Federación Internacional de la Industria Farmacéutica consideró la decisión de EEUU “decepcionante”. De cualquier modo, las negociaciones llevarán tiempo. Conversamos hoy En Perspectiva sobre este tema con Felipe Carvalho, Coordinador para América Latina de la Campaña de Acceso a Medicamentos de Médicos sin Fronteras.

Em um esforço para eliminar a disparidade da vacina Covid-19 entre os países ricos e o mundo em desenvolvimento, a administração dos Estados Unidos anunciou que apoia a renúncia à proteção de propriedade intelectual para imunizantes contra o coronavírus. A representante de Comércio, Katherine Tai, disse que o país apoiaria uma proposta que tramita por meio da Organização Mundial do Comércio. Os países que estão sofrendo uma explosão de novos casos - incluindo Índia e África do Sul – pressionaram pela renúncia.As empresas farmacêuticas, no entanto, se opõem, dizendo que a renúncia não fornecerá os resultados de curto prazo que os proponentes acham que fornecerá, em parte devido ao desafio de estabelecer novas instalações de produção complexas para fabricar as vacinas. Neste episódio, o Direto Ao Ponto recebe Fábio Morosini – doutor em direito internacional e professor do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Direito e de Estudos Estratégicos Internacionais da UFRGS – para discutir o tema.

CNN Mundo #17 - 2ª temporada: Neste episódio do CNN Mundo, Lourival Sant'Anna fala sobre a mudança no posicionamento da maior potência do mundo em relação à quebra de patentes da vacina contra a Covid-19. Nas palavras da representante do Comércio dos Estados Unidos, Katherine Tai, “esta é uma crise sanitária global, e as circunstâncias extraordinárias da pandemia exigem medidas extraordinárias”. Lourival também fala de outros assuntos de destaque internacional durante a semana, como o discurso do presidente Jair Bolsonaro mais uma vez atacando a China e as ameaças dos países europeus de não importar mais commodities brasileiras em função do desmatamento. O episódio conta ainda com o depoimento do cientista político e jornalista colombiano Sebastián Salamanca, direto de Bogotá. A Colômbia vive dias difíceis, com protestos violentamente reprimidos que já resultaram em mais de 20 mortes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

今日聚焦 【无限期暂停中澳战略经济对话机制下活动】近期，澳大利亚联邦政府某些人士基于冷战思维和意识形态偏见，推出系列干扰破坏两国正常交流合作的举措。基于澳联邦政府当前对中澳合作所持态度，国家发展改革委决定，自即日起，无限期暂停国家发展改革委与澳联邦政府相关部门共同牵头的中澳战略经济对话机制下一切活动。 【四川发布代持购房等风险提示】近日，有媒体报道个别不法中介能够“帮助”无资格的购房人取得购房资格、假借他人名义“代持”购房、挪用经营贷或消费贷资金购房等现象，给购房群众带来风险和隐患，严重扰乱房地产市场秩序和金融秩序。为此，成都市住建局、四川银保监局、人民银行成都分行营管部等三部门联合就商品房交易相关风险提示。 企业动态 【腾讯剧透识别和屏蔽专利公开】5月4日，腾讯科技（深圳）有限公司公开“一种社交内容处理方法、装置、计算设备及存储介质”发明专利。该专利摘要显示，本发明用于对社交平台上的社交内容进行剧透识别和屏蔽，提高剧透识别和屏蔽的准确性。所述方法包括：接收通过在社交平台中的目标账户的界面触发的剧透屏蔽请求，并根据所述剧透屏蔽请求中的剧透关键信息获取对应的已公开剧透内容等。 【台积电将代工挖矿芯片】据媒体援引产业链消息人士的透露报道，台积电已获得了比特大陆的订单，将采用5nm制程工艺，为比特大陆代工用于加密货币挖矿的芯片，预计在三季度开始生产。 【SpaceX星舰万米高空飘下完美着陆】北京时间2021年5月6日6点20分左右，SpaceX星舰原型（代号SN15）在得克萨斯州博卡奇卡（Boca Chica）成功进行了高空飞行测试，这是SpaceX星舰原型第五次挑战10公里级高度，也是首次没有发生爆炸事故的完美着陆。 【北京文化跌停，966.7万股股票将被拍卖】4月以来，郑爽被曝“天价片酬”事件持续发酵，与此事相关的、曾投资电视剧《倩女幽魂》的北京文化也引发关注。此前公告显示，北京文化股票自5月6日起被实施“其他风险警示”处理，股票简称由“北京文化”变更为“ST北文”，股票交易的日涨跌幅限制为5%。 【京东被曝显卡售后不肯维修要原价退款】近日有博主晒出一张聊天截图，聊天内容直指京东显卡穿仓：疑似京东把客户返场修的显卡先高价卖出去，然后等显卡价格下降之后再买回还给客户，但是近期显卡价格不降反涨，有价无市，导致无法买回来平仓，最后穿仓了。对此，京东方面暂无回应。 【特斯拉回应智能汽车数据争议】在近期因车辆后台数据真实性受到争议后，5月6日，特斯拉宣布正开发车主数据平台，这或将开创新能源智能汽车数据向用户共享的行业先河。据特斯拉内部人士透露，为了让用户能够自由查看车辆后台数据，目前正在开发线上信息系统平台，以供所有车主查询获取车机交互的数据，预计年内上线。 【茅台又一子公司将谋求IPO】近日，贵州茅台酒厂（集团）昌黎葡萄酒业有限公司官网一篇文章中晒出了“上市时间表”。文章中，该公司党委书记、董事长司徒军透露，目前，该公司已经着手进行股权改造。“茅台葡萄酒的上市对中国葡萄酒来说不仅是增加一个强有力的上市公司，更是让更多业内人士分享到茅台葡萄酒的发展红利。”同时给出“时间表”：在3—4年时间里，实现茅台葡萄酒主板上市，通过上市，实现股权改革，整合优势资源，实现茅台葡萄酒高质量发展。（红星资本局） 【共享充电宝品牌街电搜电完成合并】5月6日，搜电充电通过官方微信公众号发布声明，称两大品牌合并后母公司正式定名为“竹芒科技”，董事会由原搜电、街电的管理团队与投资机构共同组成。据工商信息显示，共享充电宝品牌街电、搜电发生多项工商变更。“竹芒科技”以100%持股比例，成为街电、搜电的全资控股母公司。该项变更或意味着两大品牌的合并已正式完成。 【一季度欧洲智能手机市场份额小米超过苹果】5月6日早上，小米集团副总裁、手机部总裁曾学忠发布微博表示，第一季度欧洲智能手机市场份额小米超过苹果，首次达到第二。 【北京国安寻求转让36%股权】据北京产权交易所网站消息，北京国安足球俱乐部有限公司寻求转让36%股权，转让底价为578万元。在去年的“中性名”改革中，为保留“北京国安”的名称，俱乐部股东中信集团曾提交产权转让申请，以1元底价转让所持36%的俱乐部股份。【希望教育回应董事国外代孕十孩】针对网传“希望教育集团执行董事汪某武在国外购买20个卵子并生下10个混血女宝宝”一事，5月6日，希望教育集团投资发展部一位工作人员回应，这件事是谣言。前述工作人员称，公司员工知道这个消息时“非常震惊”，现在公司公关部门已经在处理，会报警追究相关人员的法律责任。该公司前台工作人员称，汪某武目前人在国外出差。 产业纵深 【成人用品10年销量翻4倍，平均毛利达40%-50%】数据显示，我国目前避孕套的年销量已经超过100亿只。从利润的角度来讲，这一行可以被称之为“暴利”行业，由于需求巨大，再加上品牌溢价等多方因素，生产商的平均毛利率可以达到40%-50%左右 【五一假期海南离岛免税吸金9.93亿元】今年“五一”假期，海南离岛免税购物市场持续火爆。海口海关6日对外通报，5月1日至5月5日，海口海关共监管离岛免税购物金额9.93亿元，购物人次12.1万人次，购物件数134.5万件，同比分别增长248%、141%和229%。 【疫苗股大跌，复星医药一度跌停，康希诺跌15%】6日开盘后，A股生物疫苗板块全线下跌。其中，复星医药、海利生物一度跌停。截至6日收盘，复星医药A股跌9.99%，海利生物跌9.97%，康希诺A股跌14.38%，沃森生物跌10.80%，智飞生物跌8.73%。超过10只个股跌幅超5%。港股方面，截至6日收盘，康希诺生物港股跌15.01%，复星医药港股跌14.13%，国药控股跌6.80%。 国际视野 【拜登政府：美国将放弃新冠疫苗知识产权专利】拜登政府当地时间5月5日发表一项决定，表示美国将放弃新冠肺炎疫苗的知识产权专利。美国贸易部部长戴琪（Katherine Tai）5日在一份声明中宣布了美国政府的这一决定。此前，美国制药商曾就此事进行了激烈的内部辩论和大力反击。戴琪表示，政府此举是为了尽快普及安全有效的疫苗，结束新冠肺炎疫情。 【脸书宣布维持对特朗普账号的封禁】据卫星社消息，美国前总统特朗普就有关脸书继续封锁他账号的决定表示，脸书、推特和谷歌这些技术公司使美国“受到侮辱”。报道称，特朗普表示：“脸书、推特和谷歌的行为完全是对我国的侮辱。”

🇲🇽🇺🇸 Juan Carlos Baker, ex negociador del T-MEC, nos habla de los mensajes que Katherine Tai, representante comercial de EU, ha lanzado por incumplimientos de México en el T-MEC. 💰 Rafael de Haro, cofundador de Cometa, nos habla del levantamiento de 250 mdd en una Serie C, por parte de Bitso, una compañía del portafolio de Cometa. 🛫 Raúl Revuelta, director general de Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacífico (GAP), nos comenta que recabó cuatro mil 500 millones de pesos con la tercera y cuarta emisiones de bonos a cuatro y siete años.

今日聚焦 【无限期暂停中澳战略经济对话机制下活动】近期，澳大利亚联邦政府某些人士基于冷战思维和意识形态偏见，推出系列干扰破坏两国正常交流合作的举措。基于澳联邦政府当前对中澳合作所持态度，国家发展改革委决定，自即日起，无限期暂停国家发展改革委与澳联邦政府相关部门共同牵头的中澳战略经济对话机制下一切活动。 【四川发布代持购房等风险提示】近日，有媒体报道个别不法中介能够“帮助”无资格的购房人取得购房资格、假借他人名义“代持”购房、挪用经营贷或消费贷资金购房等现象，给购房群众带来风险和隐患，严重扰乱房地产市场秩序和金融秩序。为此，成都市住建局、四川银保监局、人民银行成都分行营管部等三部门联合就商品房交易相关风险提示。 企业动态 【腾讯剧透识别和屏蔽专利公开】5月4日，腾讯科技（深圳）有限公司公开“一种社交内容处理方法、装置、计算设备及存储介质”发明专利。该专利摘要显示，本发明用于对社交平台上的社交内容进行剧透识别和屏蔽，提高剧透识别和屏蔽的准确性。所述方法包括：接收通过在社交平台中的目标账户的界面触发的剧透屏蔽请求，并根据所述剧透屏蔽请求中的剧透关键信息获取对应的已公开剧透内容等。 【台积电将代工挖矿芯片】据媒体援引产业链消息人士的透露报道，台积电已获得了比特大陆的订单，将采用5nm制程工艺，为比特大陆代工用于加密货币挖矿的芯片，预计在三季度开始生产。 【SpaceX星舰万米高空飘下完美着陆】北京时间2021年5月6日6点20分左右，SpaceX星舰原型（代号SN15）在得克萨斯州博卡奇卡（Boca Chica）成功进行了高空飞行测试，这是SpaceX星舰原型第五次挑战10公里级高度，也是首次没有发生爆炸事故的完美着陆。 【北京文化跌停，966.7万股股票将被拍卖】4月以来，郑爽被曝“天价片酬”事件持续发酵，与此事相关的、曾投资电视剧《倩女幽魂》的北京文化也引发关注。此前公告显示，北京文化股票自5月6日起被实施“其他风险警示”处理，股票简称由“北京文化”变更为“ST北文”，股票交易的日涨跌幅限制为5%。 【京东被曝显卡售后不肯维修要原价退款】近日有博主晒出一张聊天截图，聊天内容直指京东显卡穿仓：疑似京东把客户返场修的显卡先高价卖出去，然后等显卡价格下降之后再买回还给客户，但是近期显卡价格不降反涨，有价无市，导致无法买回来平仓，最后穿仓了。对此，京东方面暂无回应。 【特斯拉回应智能汽车数据争议】在近期因车辆后台数据真实性受到争议后，5月6日，特斯拉宣布正开发车主数据平台，这或将开创新能源智能汽车数据向用户共享的行业先河。据特斯拉内部人士透露，为了让用户能够自由查看车辆后台数据，目前正在开发线上信息系统平台，以供所有车主查询获取车机交互的数据，预计年内上线。 【茅台又一子公司将谋求IPO】近日，贵州茅台酒厂（集团）昌黎葡萄酒业有限公司官网一篇文章中晒出了“上市时间表”。文章中，该公司党委书记、董事长司徒军透露，目前，该公司已经着手进行股权改造。“茅台葡萄酒的上市对中国葡萄酒来说不仅是增加一个强有力的上市公司，更是让更多业内人士分享到茅台葡萄酒的发展红利。”同时给出“时间表”：在3—4年时间里，实现茅台葡萄酒主板上市，通过上市，实现股权改革，整合优势资源，实现茅台葡萄酒高质量发展。（红星资本局） 【共享充电宝品牌街电搜电完成合并】5月6日，搜电充电通过官方微信公众号发布声明，称两大品牌合并后母公司正式定名为“竹芒科技”，董事会由原搜电、街电的管理团队与投资机构共同组成。据工商信息显示，共享充电宝品牌街电、搜电发生多项工商变更。“竹芒科技”以100%持股比例，成为街电、搜电的全资控股母公司。该项变更或意味着两大品牌的合并已正式完成。 【一季度欧洲智能手机市场份额小米超过苹果】5月6日早上，小米集团副总裁、手机部总裁曾学忠发布微博表示，第一季度欧洲智能手机市场份额小米超过苹果，首次达到第二。 【北京国安寻求转让36%股权】据北京产权交易所网站消息，北京国安足球俱乐部有限公司寻求转让36%股权，转让底价为578万元。在去年的“中性名”改革中，为保留“北京国安”的名称，俱乐部股东中信集团曾提交产权转让申请，以1元底价转让所持36%的俱乐部股份。【希望教育回应董事国外代孕十孩】针对网传“希望教育集团执行董事汪某武在国外购买20个卵子并生下10个混血女宝宝”一事，5月6日，希望教育集团投资发展部一位工作人员回应，这件事是谣言。前述工作人员称，公司员工知道这个消息时“非常震惊”，现在公司公关部门已经在处理，会报警追究相关人员的法律责任。该公司前台工作人员称，汪某武目前人在国外出差。 产业纵深 【成人用品10年销量翻4倍，平均毛利达40%-50%】数据显示，我国目前避孕套的年销量已经超过100亿只。从利润的角度来讲，这一行可以被称之为“暴利”行业，由于需求巨大，再加上品牌溢价等多方因素，生产商的平均毛利率可以达到40%-50%左右 【五一假期海南离岛免税吸金9.93亿元】今年“五一”假期，海南离岛免税购物市场持续火爆。海口海关6日对外通报，5月1日至5月5日，海口海关共监管离岛免税购物金额9.93亿元，购物人次12.1万人次，购物件数134.5万件，同比分别增长248%、141%和229%。 【疫苗股大跌，复星医药一度跌停，康希诺跌15%】6日开盘后，A股生物疫苗板块全线下跌。其中，复星医药、海利生物一度跌停。截至6日收盘，复星医药A股跌9.99%，海利生物跌9.97%，康希诺A股跌14.38%，沃森生物跌10.80%，智飞生物跌8.73%。超过10只个股跌幅超5%。港股方面，截至6日收盘，康希诺生物港股跌15.01%，复星医药港股跌14.13%，国药控股跌6.80%。 国际视野 【拜登政府：美国将放弃新冠疫苗知识产权专利】拜登政府当地时间5月5日发表一项决定，表示美国将放弃新冠肺炎疫苗的知识产权专利。美国贸易部部长戴琪（Katherine Tai）5日在一份声明中宣布了美国政府的这一决定。此前，美国制药商曾就此事进行了激烈的内部辩论和大力反击。戴琪表示，政府此举是为了尽快普及安全有效的疫苗，结束新冠肺炎疫情。 【脸书宣布维持对特朗普账号的封禁】据卫星社消息，美国前总统特朗普就有关脸书继续封锁他账号的决定表示，脸书、推特和谷歌这些技术公司使美国“受到侮辱”。报道称，特朗普表示：“脸书、推特和谷歌的行为完全是对我国的侮辱。”

Il decreto sostegni bis dovrebbe arrivare in consiglio dei ministri la prossima settimana: assorbirà i 40 miliardi dell'extra deficit approvato dal Parlamento due settimane fa, di cui circa 14 saranno dedicati a una nuova tornata di sostegni per le aziende e partite Iva.Anche in questa nuova edizione dei sostegni però ci saranno degli esclusi: innanzitutto le aziende che fatturano più di 10 milioni di euro e poi quelle aziende che nel 2019 hanno avuto buchi di fatturato, dovuti per esempio a una sospensione dell'attività per ristrutturazione o alla distanza temporale tra l'apertura della p. iva e gli incassi. Solo per questi ultimi sarà istituito un fondo per un mini bonus da 1000 euro. Nell'anno del covid il mercato digitale ha tenuto Nel 2020 il mercato digitale italiano ha registrato un lieve calo (-0,6%), arrivando a 71,5 miliardi di euro (71.504 milioni), con una dinamica meno drammatica rispetto ad altri settori e nettamente migliore delle aspettative formulate lo scorso novembre, quando era stato previsto un calo più marcato (-2%). Per il 2021, sia l'evoluzione e il controllo dell'attuale emergenza che l'aumento di fiducia nel clima economico complessivo lasciano intravedere un recupero del mercato, con una crescita prevista del 3,5% e dinamiche in miglioramento in tutti i comparti. Sono i dati rilasciati oggi da Anitec-Assinform, l'Associazione di Confindustria che raggruppa le principali aziende dell Ict. Vaccini e pesca: i dossier che agitano le acque delle diplomazie mondiali Gli Usa hanno annunciato di essere a favore della revoca delle protezioni della proprietà intellettuale per i vaccini anti Covid, per accelerare la produzione e la distribuzione delle dosi nel mondo. "Si tratta di una crisi sanitaria mondiale e le circostanze straordinarie della pandemia invocano misure straordinarie", ha spiegato la rappresentante Usa per il commercio Katherine Tai precisando che Washington partecipa "attivamente" ai negoziati in corso al Wto. Dall'altra parte dell'Oceano: i circa 50 pescherecci francesi, che stazionavano nelle acque dell'isola britannica di Jersey, nella Manica, per protesta contro le condizioni imposte nel dopo-Brexit alla pesca francese, hanno lasciato l'area nel pomeriggio. Il ritiro, sotto l'occhio di 2 navi militari britanniche di fronte a Jersey, territorio dipendente della corona di Londra, è avvenuto dopo colloqui negoziali svoltisi fra autorità locali e rappresentanti dei pescatori. Colloqui definiti "positivi" dal ministro degli Esteri di Jersey, Ian Gorst. Ospiti: Gianni Trovati, Il Sole 24 Ore, Antonio Belperio, titolare di Trattoria Dall'Oste a Firenze, Marco Gay, Presidente Anitec-Assinform, Adriana Cerretelli, editorialista del Sole 24 Ore

A pesar de que en el programa electoral constara , no ha dejado de ser una sorpresa en el mundo de la propiedad intelectual las declaraciones de Katherine Tai como Representante de Comercio Exterior de EE.UU., de suspender la propiedad intelectual de las vacunas contra la covid-19.

Estados Unidos actuará si México no cumpleLa representante comercial de Estados Unidos, Katherine Tai, manifestó la preocupación de su gobierno de que cómo México está manejando sus obligaciones en materia de los acuerdos de TMEC.

3-22-21 AJ DailyMarket Closeout, adapted from an article by Troy Marshall, American Angus Association. http://www.angusbeefbulletin.com/extra/2021/02feb21/0221mk-B-MarketCloseout.htmlLesser-Known Faces of the Cattle Industry: Young Women Herding Family, School, Careers and Cattle, adapted from a release by Michelle Yi Alexander, National Cattlemen's Beef Association. https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8867551-ncba-womens-history-month-national-ag-day/AFBF Congratulates USTR Katherine Tai on Her Confirmation, adapted from a release by the American Farm Bureau Federation.https://www.fb.org/newsroom/afbf-congratulates-ustr-katherine-tai-on-her-confirmationToday's AJ Daily was compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor, Angus Journal. 

It's the day after St. Patrick's Day and the day after Fed Chair Powell says inflation isn't a problem. The FarrCast is here to discuss what happens if maybe we overdo the stimulus a bit -- for overdoing the Guinness & Jameson, you're on your own. First up is Jim Lebenthal from CNBC and Cerity Partners to talk with Michael Farr on what sees in tech, travel, and the other sectors in the markets as we digest the inevitable higher rates of the reopening. Dan Mahaffee discusses DC and the new trade representative, Katherine Tai; everyone in Washington is a fan (she passed her confirmation 98-0) but Beijing is leery of the new counter party to negotiations. And as Michael and Dan discuss, the issues facing Sino-US trade are complex. For our third segment, Michael welcomes long term Washington observer Greg Valliere of AGF Investments. Greg expects another big bill to come from Congress this year, and inflation to rise with employment. It's an information-rich FarrCast this week with experts and insiders that you want to hear. The FarrCast: Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

Katherine Tai had her confirmation hearing to head up the nation's trade policy and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack addressed reporters for the first time in his new tenure as secretary. Hear more in today's DriveTime.

日前，拜登提名國會貿易律師Katherine Tai戴琪為美國貿易代表，若任命獲得通過，她將成為首位擔任貿易代表的亞裔女性，究竟戴琪是何許人也、又有哪些經歷和背景呢？一起來了解一下。

一週財經聚焦 1.通貨膨脹可能再度發生？ 國際媒體相關報導 ●華爾街日報：大標：〈The Great Demographic Reversal' Review: The Perils of Aging〉(《人口大逆轉》：老齡化的危險)；小標：〈As workers become fewer in number and global wages rise, we may see less inequality but more inflation and higher interest rates.〉(隨著工人人數的減少和全球工資的上漲，我們可能會看到不平等現象的減少，但通貨膨脹率和利率會上升。) ●華盛頓郵報：〈Inflation could make a comeback. If it does, Joe Biden will pay the price.〉(通貨膨脹可能會捲土重來。 如果這樣，拜登將為此付出代價。) ●紐約時報：大標：〈Should We Fear Post-Pandemic Inflation?〉(我們應該害怕疫情過後的通貨膨脹嗎？)；小標：〈It's not the biggest thing to be worrying about right now, and in fact it could wind up being a sign of success.〉(通貨膨脹現在不是最該擔心的事情，實際上它可能是一個成功的標誌。) ●彭博商業週刊：〈Five Reasons to Worry About Faster U.S. Inflation〉(擔心美國通貨膨脹加快的五個原因)，文章提到，這五個原因分別是： 1.四月以後的物價上漲 2.疫苗問世 3.疫情過後的需求爆發 4.FED允許通貨膨脹存在 5.各國政府加大紓困力度 ●經濟學人封面故事，大標：〈Will it return?〉(通貨膨脹將回歸嗎？)；小標：〈Low inflation underpins today's economic policies. Governments should prepare in case it doesn't last〉(低通膨定調了今天的經濟政策，但萬一這個情況不再，政府應該未雨綢繆) ●11月18日倫敦金融時報Martin Wolf專欄：大標：〈Why inflation could be on the way back？〉(為什麼通貨膨脹正在回歸？)；小標：〈The global economy may be shifting as it did four decades ago.〉(全球經濟也許正在轉向，可能回到四十年前) 分析解讀 隨著2020年的即將離去，「通貨膨脹會不會回歸」突然成了經濟學界最重要的爭論。根據統計，各國的紓困規模已經達到20兆美元之多，如果物價真的飆升，政府會面臨放緩紓困的壓力；如果通貨膨脹成真，勞工和消費者將會從薪資袋和家庭帳單上感受影響，退休人員的儲蓄更會遭受侵蝕。 倫敦經濟學院現年83歲的學者Charles Goodhart，和曾任職Morgan Stanley的Manoj Pradhan，在今年八月出版的《人口大逆轉》(The Great Demographic Reversal)一書中認為，四十年前的通貨膨脹噩夢即將來襲，這不但在西方世界一下子捲起了千層雪，更讓疫情過後的2021年，增添了更多的不確定。 這期《經濟學人》報導正是聚焦於通貨膨脹，它的封面設計充滿著黑色幽默和驚悚--100美元鈔票上的美國政治家Benjamin Franklin，滿臉無奈的正和啃食著鈔票的一隻毛毛蟲四目相對，上面一排黑色字體：〈Will inflation return〉(通貨膨脹將回歸嗎？)。文章內容強調，低通膨定調了今天的經濟政策以及金融市場，但政府應該未雨綢繆，做好情況逆轉的準備。 文章認為，通膨的假設確實已大家認為理所當然。這正是各國央行敢於將利率降至零，並購買大量政府債券的真正原因。它還闡述了為使經濟免受疫情摧殘，政府為什麼敢進行如此大規模的支出和借貸，以及為什麼富裕國家的公共債務都高達了GDP的125％，還是引不起人們的警覺。 然而，越來越多的不同意見認為，這個世界可能會從疫情反彈中迎來一個通貨膨脹的新時代。他們的論點目前說服力仍然不夠，但也不盡然完全空洞且無根據。即使全球債務的庫存如此大，即使央行的資產負債表不停膨脹，但眼前通貨膨脹的嚴重性目前看來仍不大，但政府還是應該立即採取行動，確保自己有抵禦通膨危機的能力。 同樣的，Charles Goodhart和Manoj Pradhan的觀點可能也可能是正確的。他們認為，在未來的新世界中，人們儲蓄意願的下降速度會快於投資意願的下降速度，現在的儲蓄過剩很快會變成儲蓄短缺，然後促使實際利率將飆升；但儲蓄意願和投資意願之間的差距其實很小。 取而代之的，是隨著經濟增長放緩和資本財相對價格的持續下跌，在高收入經濟體中，企業的留存利潤很可能將繼續超過投資，中國企業也可能跟隨其後。如果是這樣的話，在很長一段時間內，需求可能保持疲軟，實際利率也可能保持低位，而所有這些經濟體中民營部門的巨額債務將進一步加劇這種情況。 2，美國準總統拜登（Joe Biden）12月10日提名戴琪（Katherine Tai）為美國貿易代表。 目前任職於眾議院的戴琪是一位經驗豐富的貿易律師，精通中國問題。中美貿易的後續發展正引起全球的關注。最可笑的是，大陸網路上傳出了她是戴笠的孫女的傳言，可見這個事情對中國的影響有多大。 國際媒體相關報導 ●華爾街日報：9日率先報導這則新聞。報導指出，拜登提名戴琪，意味著美國政府將透過與盟國密切合作，回應中國日益增長的經濟競爭壓力，著手迅速處理未決的貿易議題。 ●《南華早報》：10日報導，要是拜登對戴琪的任命獲得參議院通過，或許她會採合縱連橫的政策，加強與其他國家合作，但可能不會改變川普政府時期對北京強硬的立場。而部分中國專家認為，拜登選擇對處理美中貿易爭議有豐富經驗的戴琪出任貿易代表，可能會使北京在與華府的關係上，面對更複雜的挑戰。 ●CNBC：〈Biden picks longtime China critic Katherine Tai as top U.S. trade official〉(拜登選擇長期擔任中國對手的凱瑟琳·戴（Katherine Tai）為美國最高貿易官員)。 儘管戴可能會贊成與盟國加強合作，但她作為美國貿易代表的領導地位，並不一定預示著對華強硬立場的改變。 拜登曾表示，他將不會立即取消對中國的關稅，因為他的政府正在審查川普政府與北京達成的協議。 ●法國《費加羅報》：12月10日報導，戴琦將負責修復因貿易戰受損的中美貿易關係。報導指出，如果拜登正式宣佈任命戴琦，那麼她必須獲得參議院的批准。她將接替現任貿易代表羅伯特·萊特希澤。 ●彭博新聞社：12月10日報導，川普政府留下一大堆待辦事務給即將上任的美國貿易代表。首先要處理的工作，可能包括執行(也許還需重新談判)中美第一階段經貿協議，規劃推動世界貿易組織改革，以及解決美國與歐盟的各種貿易爭端。 分析解讀 拜登多次表示，上任後第一天就要廢除川普的多條行政命令，在他看來國際秩序已經「四分五裂」，而且「已沒有時間可以浪費」。 彼得森國際經濟研究所的赫夫鮑爾(Gary Hufbauer)認為，即便如此，中美貿易戰還是會持續，時間將遠遠超過拜登任職的四年。 「拜登執政後，外交政策會發生許多轉變，比如增進與北約和世衛的關係，但與中國對抗將保持不變。」經濟學人智庫(EIU)研究分析師伊莫金·佩吉-賈勒特(Imogen Page-Jarrett)認為，兩個大國會愈視對方為戰略競爭對手，對中國施壓也能獲得美國跨黨派支持。 貿易戰將不會是一場「始於川普，終於川普」的戰爭，這源於中美戰略競爭的深厚背景。中美貿易戰已演變成「第二次冷戰」的一部分，戰況可能會有起伏，但中美關係基本上已無可能回到布希和歐巴馬時代。 拜登對中策略，研判會有以下幾種可能： 1，更換武器：關稅不是唯一選項 拜登可能不會繼續在關稅問題上發揮，而是轉為利用貿易爭端解決機制、集體談判以及國內稅收政策來支持美國企業。這種情況下，川普時代幾乎被邊緣化的世界貿易組織（WTO）可能將重新發揮作用。 2，更換目標：縮小逆差到戰略對抗 可能會減少針對盟友的關稅，集中壓力對付中國。馬志昂認為，拜登很可能利用中國與周邊國家之間的外交摩擦，比如中國與印度的邊界爭端，與澳洲的新貿易戰，以及與日本、韓國和台灣的長期緊張關係。 3，更換策略：從全面施壓到重點突破 美國有可能在經濟、外交、科技、人權等所有領域全面對華施壓。 無論如何，貿易戰可能會更換武器，更換目標，更換策略，中美關係長期惡化在所難免，貿易戰將以不同形式持續下去，也成必然之勢。 《經濟學人》總評&其他重點內容 ●推薦文章：一個瘋狂的IPO募資年。 本期內容用了兩篇文章討論這個議題。第一篇是緒論第三篇，大標：〈Will the IPO bonanza last?〉(IPO繁榮能不能持續？)；小標：〈From Airbnb to Tesla, 2020 will be a bumper year for capital-raising〉(從阿里巴巴到特斯拉，2020年是資本募集的豐收年)。第二篇是商業板塊第一篇，大標：〈A year of raising furiously〉(一個瘋狂的募資年)；小標：〈Companies have issued more debt and equity in 2020 than ever before. What now?〉(企業在2020年發行了有史以來最多的債券與股票，現在怎麼辦？) 過去十多年，許多金融界人士一直擔心著上市公司的衰落。曾經，大企業透過股票回購，來縮減原本的資本基礎，包括了數百家高科技獨角獸在內的快速發展企業，競相選擇繼續留在私人市場，不想為了進行IPO掛牌的程序而煩惱。結果就是產生了風險更大的資產負債表，以及排除了一般投資者的投資機會。 但今年，大規模資金的募集扭轉了這整個趨勢。 過去幾天，特斯拉宣佈將再出售價值50億美元的新股，食品配送公司DoorDash在IPO中成功籌集了34億美元。在香港，數位醫療京東健康募集了35億美元，上市首日更上漲了50％。最大的獨角獸公司之一Airbnb，上市估值已經超過400億美元。 在2020年，非金融企業在全球範圍內成功籌集了大約8000億美元的股本，這已經創下了歷史的新高。 投資者欣喜若狂，但他們也面臨著若干的風險。一是股票價格已經太高，另一則是目前尚不清楚整體企業債務是否會下降，因為封鎖所造成的損害其實仍在增加。最後的風險，則來自於一大批現金過多的企業，他們會不會又開始瘋狂投資、虛擲資金？ 各國政府應歡迎股權投資的繁榮。他們應該改革相關稅法，幾乎所有政府都通過減免利息成本來促進發債，但如果能好好利用資本市場和股權投資，或許帶來的收益，能償還政府本身的巨額債務。 Powered by Firstory Hosting

President-elect Joe Biden is expected to nominate Katherine Tai as US Trade Representative, three sources familiar with the decision confirmed to CNN.Tai currently is the top Democratic trade counsel for the House Ways and Means Committee and oversaw trade enforcement for China during the Obama administration.As an Asian-American, she is the latest diverse figure expected to be named to a Cabinet-level post in the incoming Biden administration. If confirmed, Tai would be the first woman of color to serve in the role. Publish Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2020 – 6:45 ETTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy