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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.

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.

Ty Cobb, who served as President Donald Trump's White House attorney during his first administration, reacts to the administration clashing with the judicial system. NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's conversation with Trump regarding a partial ceasefire. Former U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai weighs in on President Trump's tariff policy. 

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.

California state ag officials have recalled raw milk from a Central Valley dairy after tests found the bird flu virus in a bulk sample, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai says the U.S. has prevailed in its dispute under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement challenging Mexican biotech measures on GMO corn imports.

We find out whether to sell those heifer calves or keep them. Plus updates on beef imports, mandatory country of origin labeling, markets, sales and so much more on this all new episode of the Ranch It Up Radio Show. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. EPISODE 203 DETAILS Keep or Sell Heifer Calves, Beef Imports & MCOOL Feeder Heifers: Sell Now or Hold Sell or Background Heifer Calves, The Pros & Cons Feeder cattle prices have been outstanding all summer long.  And many producers are faced with the dilemma of selling heifers and turning the cash or keeping heifers to go back into the cow herd.  Mike Bolinger with Superior Livestock joins us discussing the pros and cons of both options, where we are at in the cowherd inventory and how beef imports could affect prices of beef.   Latest Beef Checkoff & Industry News   Beef Producers Ask For Fed Support Of MCOOL According to MeatingPlace.com, nearly three dozen groups associated with beef production, ranching and the environment signed on to a letter sent to the U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, asking for her support to restore mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef. Producer organizations, including Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America (R-CALF USA) regularly endeavor to keep MCOOL issues part of the national legislative conversation. This, although the World Trade Organization ruled in 2014 that such meat labeling law violates U.S. international trade obligations by discriminating against Canadian cattle and pigs and Mexican cattle. Referencing a letter that Tai had published in the British newspaper Financial Times, in which she said she was committed to “meet working people where they are, redesigning the incentive structure so that communities are not pitted against each other,” the letter said, “This is precisely the help that ranchers and consumers need and consistent with your comments. We respectfully request that you issue a statement to lawmakers regarding your office's position as to whether the United States has the authority to reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling for beef in the face of the substantive trade reforms you are seeking, including at the World Trade Organization.” The letter and a list of the signing organizations are available HERE. Drought Continues for Oklahoma Drought conditions have increased rapidly in Oklahoma in recent weeks. The latest Drought Monitor shows that 78.58 percent of Oklahoma is abnormally dry or in some stage of drought. Because of the dry conditions, very little wheat has been planted at this time or it has been “dusted in” to await hoped-for rain. Prospects for winter wheat grazing are decreasing with each passing week. Wheat planted after mid-September will have less time to grow sufficient forage for winter grazing — assuming moisture is forthcoming. The start of winter grazing will be pushed back, and stocking rates will likely be reduced due to less available forage through the winter. Oklahoma range and pasture conditions have deteriorated rapidly in the last month, with the percentage of pastures rated poor to very poor increasing from 19% to 34% in the last four weeks. Going into the winter in drought is ominous and raises concerns about 2025 forage prospects. Fortunately, hay supplies are much improved this year, which will help with winter feed needs. The combination of this year's hay production and very large carryover stocks (May 1) from last year, leaves Oklahoma with record large total hay supplies this year — over 20% larger than the 10-year average. The lack of wheat stocker demand and the beginning of the fall run of calves is putting pressure on cattle auction prices. Many unweaned calves are beginning to show up at auctions. Unweaned calves take a bigger discount, especially in the fall as variable weather increases animal health challenges and risks. There is time to add value to calves to be marketed this fall. Weaning (minimum 45 days), vaccinations, castration and dehorning will add value to calves marketed 45-90 days from now. Even better is documenting these practices in a certified preconditioning program that provides additional assurance to buyers. Many years of data confirms that preconditioned calves will bring premiums over unweaned calves. The 45-day cut-off for most fall Oklahoma Quality Beef Network (OQBN) sales is rapidly approaching in late September. Producers can find the sale schedule, program and sign-up information at Oklahoma Quality Beef Network, Oklahoma State University. 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 On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we discuss elections in India, Mexico, and South Africa, rising shipping costs due to the Red Sea crisis, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai's recent op-ed. 

Adrian and Renaud are back to examine the recent May 14th news of new China tariffs being implemented by the Biden administration with the overall aim of reducing trade with China whom many in America see as flooding the market with cheap exports that damage American businesses who can't compete. EVs, solar panels, medical devices, steel and aluminum, and more are in the firing line. So, how does this affect US importers and the relationship between the two giants? Let's find out...   Show Sections 00:00 - Greetings and introduction 03:26 - When did China tariffs start being used? 09:46 - Why add more tariffs now? 16:20 - What does China have to say in response to this? 20:45 - Which products and materials have been given these tariffs? 29:51 - The USA's target areas for improvement. 33:06 - Will Chinese companies find other customers instead? 36:36 - If you're an American buyer likely to be affected by these tariffs, what can you do? 39:51 - Wrapping up.   Related content... U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to Take Further Action on China Tariffs After Releasing Statutory Four-Year Review He Helped Trump Remake Global Trade. His Work Isn't Done. Has the US declared economic war on China? ”Enterprise China” – China's Strategy for Economic Success (Author Interview with Drs. Allen J. Morrison & J. Stewart Black)   Get in touch with us Connect with us on LinkedIn Send us a tweet @sofeast Prefer Facebook? Check us out on FB Contact us via Sofeast's contact page Subscribe to our YouTube channel   Subscribe to the podcast  There are more episodes to come, so remember to subscribe! You can do so in your favorite podcast apps here and don't forget to give us a 5-star rating, please: Apple Podcasts Spotify TuneIn Amazon Podcasts Deezer iHeartRADIO PlayerFM Listen Notes Podcast Addict Podchaser

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Water flows big topic at California Farm Bureau's Capital Ag Conference recently in Sacramento, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai released the 2024 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers.

The Georgia Peanut Commission approves over $791,000 in research project funding for the 2024-25 research budget year, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai released the 2024 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers.

Water flows big topic at California Farm Bureau's Capital Ag Conference recently in Sacramento, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai released the 2024 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers.

In our latest episode of Rethinking Trade, we're talking about the major trade event of the year -- the 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO).It's a major global biennial meeting where cabinet-level officials, like U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, get together to set the agenda for the international  trade and commerce body.Rethink Trade Research Director Daniel Rangel was on the scene in Abu Dhabi. In this episode he dissects the outcomes (or lack thereof!) at the conference. Lori and Daniel explore the implications for the WTO itself as well as fisheries stocks, anti-hunger programs, and much more. You also don't want to miss how the WTO Director-General's agenda-setting efforts impacted the negotiations.

U.S. government officials provided their take on how diversification of agricultural export opportunities is taking place at the 100th USDA Ag Outlook Forum. (Rod Bain. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai.) Whether through trade barrier removal or introduction a product to a new market, the Agriculture Secretary notes there are several examples of how our nation diversifies its ag export customer base. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)Two Asian region markets are seen as success stories in the diversification of our country's diversification of ag export opportunities. (Rod Bain. U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson. U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper.)USDA projects farm income categories down for 2024 but what are some of the factors behind the forecast? (Rod Bain and research economist Carrie Litkowski)BROADCAST SCHEDULE:The Morning Newsfeed: Weekdays 7 AM Eastern/4 AM Pacific (6 AM Central)The Midday Newsfeed: Weekdays 11 AM Eastern/8 AM Pacific (10 AM Central)Podcast from February 19, 2024, on the Heartland Newsfeed Radio Network, online at heartlandnewsfeed.com, Spreaker, the Heartland Newsfeed Alexa radio skill, and other platforms. Now available on Google Assistant speakers!Listen Live: https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.com/listenliveFollow us on social mediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hlnfradionetworkTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/HLNF_BulletinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandnewsfeedMastadon: https://liberdon.com/@heartlandnewsfeedDiscord: https://discord.gg/6b6u6DTSupport us with your financial supportStreamlabs: https://streamlabs.com/heartlandmediaPayPal: https://www.paypal.me/heartlandmediaSquare Cash: https://cash.app/$heartlandnewsfeedPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/heartlandnewsfeedCrypto via 1UpCoin: https://1upcoin.com/donate/heartlandmediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.

This Day in Legal History: Louis XVI Put on TrialOn December 26, 1792, a significant event in legal history unfolded as Romain de Sèze, a dedicated defense attorney, stood before a French Revolutionary court to defend the deposed King Louis XVI. This trial was a pivotal moment during the tumultuous times of the French Revolution. Louis XVI, once a symbol of monarchical power, faced thirty-three serious charges, primarily centered around treason and crimes against the state. These accusations reflected the intense political and social upheaval of the era.De Sèze's defense was a remarkable effort under the circumstances, given the prevailing revolutionary fervor and the public's animosity towards the monarchy. His arguments focused on disputing the legitimacy of the charges and the authority of the court itself to try a king. Despite his efforts, the trial led to a conviction for Louis XVI. On January 15, 1793, the former king was found guilty.This trial and the subsequent events were a testament to the drastic changes in French society and governance. The execution of Louis XVI by guillotine on January 21, 1793, just days after his conviction, marked a profound shift in the balance of power. It signaled the end of absolute monarchy in France and the rise of revolutionary ideals.The trial of Louis XVI remains a critical study in legal history, illustrating the complexities of law and justice during times of political upheaval. It serves as a reminder of how legal processes can be deeply intertwined with the socio-political context of their times.In fiscal year 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) witnessed a significant decline in the number of whistleblowers receiving awards, despite an unprecedented surge in tips. The SEC received over 18,000 tips, marking a 50% increase from the previous year. However, only 68 informants were compensated, a stark contrast to the more than 100 in each of the preceding two years. This decline occurred in a period marked by a record payout to a single whistleblower, who received $279 million for exposing a $1 billion fraud at Swedish telecom LM Ericsson.The program, established under the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial reform law following Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme, is designed to encourage reporting of financial misconduct. Since its inception, it has recovered over $6 billion and paid out nearly $2 billion to informants. In the last year alone, nearly $600 million was awarded, with significant sums going to a few individuals, including a group of seven whistleblowers who shared $104 million.However, the program faces challenges. Attorneys and participants note it is struggling under its own success, hampered by insufficient resources and staffing despite the increasing number of tips. This has led to delays in payouts and difficulties in appeal processes for whistleblowers. Additionally, there is a lack of transparency and communication from the SEC, as evidenced by the limited information shared in its annual reports and decisions to seal critical rulings or deny Freedom of Information Act requests.A 2022 Bloomberg Law investigation revealed that the SEC often exceeded its mandate for secrecy and inconsistently applied its own rules in decision-making. The whistleblower process, involving an initial vetting by the enforcement division followed by payment determination by the Office of the Whistleblower, can be lengthy, with payouts varying between 10% and 30% of recovered funds.Calls for reform have been made, urging Congress to allocate more resources to expedite the process and address issues like non-payment in cases of corporate bankruptcy. The case of whistleblowers John McPherson and John Barr, who uncovered a $1 billion fraud but were denied awards due to the bankruptcy of the involved company, highlights this issue.The purpose of the SEC whistleblower program extends beyond protecting informants; it aims to uphold the stability of U.S. financial markets. Experts suggest improvements like providing more updates to whistleblowers during lengthy investigations and ensuring adequate resources for the program to continue its critical role in enforcing U.S. securities laws.SEC Payouts to Whistleblowers Plummet Amid Record Surge in TipsIn 2024, legislative and ballot initiatives across various U.S. states will focus on raising minimum wages, influenced by past successes in this arena. States that haven't yet reached a $15 minimum wage, like Ohio and Oklahoma, are considering ballot proposals, while Michigan faces legal battles over past and future initiatives. In contrast, states with an existing $15 minimum wage, such as California and Hawaii, are pushing for even higher rates, with California proposing an $18 minimum by 2026 and Hawaii enacting a gradual increase to the same amount by 2028.A notable development in California includes industry-specific minimum wages, with $20 for fast-food workers and $25 for health-care facility workers, a strategy that labor groups may replicate in other labor-friendly states. This trend reflects a shift in labor strategies, focusing on sector-specific wage increases. However, these rising wages present challenges for employers, especially small businesses, grappling with staffing shortages and inflation.The federal minimum wage has remained at $7.25 since 2009, leading state and local governments to take the lead in wage policy. In 2024, over 20 states and around 40 cities and counties will implement increased minimum wages. Despite these efforts, some, like Sen. Bernie Sanders, advocate for a higher nationwide minimum wage, facing resistance even within the Democratic Party.Progressive groups argue that recent wage increases are insufficient for workers, particularly in high-cost areas like New York. They urge further legislative review and adjustment, citing inflation as a factor in reassessing wage goals. The "Fight for $15" movement, once a benchmark, now seems outdated as advocates push for higher minimums in several states.Several states are set to reach or exceed $15 minimum wages in 2024, with local governments in some areas already mandating over $17 per hour. In Republican-majority states, where legislatures oppose wage hikes, voter-approved ballot measures have successfully raised minimum wages, as seen in Florida and Nebraska. Upcoming ballot measures in Ohio and Oklahoma are thus a focus for groups like the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), which sees these initiatives as critical battlegrounds. Meanwhile, Virginia Democrats are attempting to raise the state's minimum wage to $15 by 2026, facing potential gubernatorial opposition.Minimum Wage Hikes Primed for Ballot, Statehouse Battles in 2024On December 26, Apple Inc. appealed a U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) decision to ban imports of its Apple Watches that infringe on patents held by medical monitoring technology company Masimo. The ban, which took effect the same day, specifically targets Apple Watches using a pulse oximeter feature for reading blood-oxygen levels, a technology incorporated since the Series 6 model in 2020. The U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, after careful consultation, chose not to reverse the ban.Apple, disagreeing with the ITC's decision, stated it is taking measures to resume sales of its Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the U.S. The company has already paused sales of these models in the U.S., but they remain available through other retailers. The ban does not affect the Apple Watch SE model or previously sold watches.Masimo has accused Apple of stealing its pulse oximetry technology and incorporating it into the Apple Watch. A previous jury trial on Masimo's allegations ended in a mistrial, and Apple has countersued Masimo for patent infringement in a separate case.This ban comes amid a broader context where the Biden administration has not vetoed ITC rulings, continuing a trend since the Obama administration. The ban is significant given that Apple's wearables, including the Apple Watch, are a substantial revenue generator for the company.Apple Watch import ban takes effect after Biden administration passes on veto | ReutersTwitter, now known as X Corp, was found to have breached contracts by not paying millions of dollars in promised bonuses to its employees, as ruled by a U.S. federal judge. Mark Schobinger, the former senior director of compensation at Twitter, filed a lawsuit against the company in June, alleging breach of contract. He claimed that Twitter, both before and after its acquisition by Elon Musk, had committed to paying employees 50% of their 2022 target bonuses, which were never disbursed.U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria denied Twitter's motion to dismiss the case, stating that Schobinger's claim plausibly constituted a breach of contract under California law. The judge affirmed that a binding contract was formed when Twitter offered the bonus in exchange for Schobinger's work. Twitter's argument, asserting that only an oral promise was made and that Texas law should apply, was rejected by the judge, who ruled that California law was applicable and dismissed Twitter's counterarguments.Since Musk's takeover, X Corp has faced numerous lawsuits from former employees and executives. These lawsuits include allegations of discrimination against various groups, including older employees, women, and workers with disabilities, as well as accusations of failing to provide advance notice for mass layoffs. The company has denied any wrongdoing in these cases. The ruling on the breach of contract regarding unpaid bonuses adds to the legal challenges faced by the company under its new management.Twitter violated contract by failing to pay millions in bonuses, US judge rules | ReutersIn my column this week, I discuss the proposed bills in the New York State Assembly and Senate aimed at repealing property tax exemptions for private universities. These bills primarily target large institutions such as New York University and Columbia University, which benefit significantly from these exemptions. However, I argue that without broader reforms, such repercussions would only lead to increased tuition fees, burdening students.I propose a progressive solution: linking university endowment taxes to tuition rates. This approach would compel universities to absorb the costs of property tax reforms while restraining tuition hikes. I emphasize the economic principle of incidence, highlighting how universities, like landlords, pass costs onto students, similar to tenants facing rent increases. This phenomenon has implications beyond fiscal aspects, potentially reshaping the socioeconomic landscape of campuses and threatening diversity.Considering the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on affirmative action, universities are seeking alternative ways to maintain diversity. Increased tuition could disproportionately affect lower-income students, impacting the demographic composition of these institutions. In response, I suggest a two-pronged policy reform. Firstly, introducing a state-level tax on university endowments, akin to the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which taxes certain large endowments. Secondly, implementing a simple endowment tax that rises with tuition increases.This approach would pressure universities to find alternative funding sources instead of raising tuition. It aims to make a dollar taken from students less valuable than one sourced elsewhere. Additionally, universities should be prevented from cutting scholarships and grants as a means to counterbalance property tax expenses.Proper implementation of these reforms would require careful consideration of tuition thresholds and tax rates to discourage universities from raising tuition. The revenue generated should ideally support public university systems without disadvantaging private university students. This balanced approach seeks to ensure that tax policies do not adversely affect students' educational opportunities and financial burdens.New York College Tax Exemption Bills Need Progressive Solution Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai addresses the White House Tribal Nations Summit on December 6, 2023. In her remarks, Tai highlighted USTR's tribal consultation efforts and engagements with Native and Indigenous communities. Tai also underscored the importance of using trade as a force for good to address key issues facing Indian Country. Remarks as prepared for delivery: https://ustr.gov/about-us/policy-offices/press-office/speeches-and-remarks/2023/december/remarks-ambassador-katherine-tai-2023-white-house-tribal-nations-summit

The U.S. government’s challenge of Mexico’s ban of genetically-modified (GM) corn for common food uses is being closely monitored in Canada, specifically in the Canadian canola sector. Last week, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai formally requested dispute settlement consultations with Mexico over a decree issued in February that bans the use of GM corn in... Read More

Economic coercion is essentially economic bullying. And later this week at the Group of Seven summit in Japan, the U.S. and its allies are expected to tackle this problem. There are many examples of this form of economic retaliation, and recently China’s economic policies are under scrutiny. We speak with someone whose jobs it is to address these international economic issues, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai. Plus, we look at the Biden administration’s latest challenge to a big corporate merger, this time in the pharmaceutical industry.

Economic coercion is essentially economic bullying. And later this week at the Group of Seven summit in Japan, the U.S. and its allies are expected to tackle this problem. There are many examples of this form of economic retaliation, and recently China’s economic policies are under scrutiny. We speak with someone whose jobs it is to address these international economic issues, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai. Plus, we look at the Biden administration’s latest challenge to a big corporate merger, this time in the pharmaceutical industry.

EPISODE: The Country is Not for Sale-Economic Development & Employment Zones (ZEDEs) versus National SovereigntyGUESTS: Beth Geglia, anthropology PhD, and Melinda St. Louis, Director of Public Citizen's Global Trade WatchBACKGROUND:On May 3, Democratic U.S. lawmakers urged the U.S. Trade Representative and State Department to eliminate investor-state dispute settlement provisions from current and future trade deals and to intervene on behalf of Honduras against a U.S. company's nearly $11 billion claim against the country.In a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Trade Representative Katherine Tai, 33 lawmakers said that investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) systems in trade deals constitute a "problematic corporate handout" that violates countries' sovereignty and democratic rights.ISDS mechanisms enable multinational corporations to sue the governments of foreign trading partners for profits they claim have been forfeited as a result of domestic policies designed to protect workers, consumers, and ecosystems. Such lawsuits challenge meaningful labor, product safety, and environmental standards, and the mere threat of them can even preempt the enactment of robust regulations, placing ISDS at the heart of what critics have called neoliberal globalization's "race to the bottom."ADDITIONAL LINKS:Senator Warren, Representative Doggett Call for Elimination of Investor-State Dispute Settlement System, Action on Behalf of Honduran GovernmentWarren Leads Call to End Dispute System “Weaponized” by Corporations Amid Honduras CaseCenter for Economic Policy and Research (CEPR)Honduras Solidarity NetworkInstitute for Policy Studies (IPS) Latin America Working Group (LAWG)Public Citizen/Global Trade WatchOUR BROADCAST PARTNERS:WTF is Going on in Latin America & the Caribbean is a Popular Resistance broadcast in partnership with Black Alliance for Peace Haiti/Americas Team, CODEPINK, Common Frontiers, Council on Hemispheric Affairs, Friends of Latin America, InterReligious Task Force on Central America, Massachusetts Peace Action and Task Force on the Americas.

Today's DriveTime features comments from Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa about the biofuels industry and highlights comments from U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai at a House Ways and Means Committee.

Today's DriveTime features comments from Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa about the biofuels industry and highlights comments from U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai at a House Ways and Means Committee.

With international trade still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, countries are turning inward by prioritizing domestic investments over global trade. The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act and U.S. President Joe Biden's calls to “Buy American” have prompted accusations of “protectionism” from leaders in Asia and Europe. FP's Ravi Agrawal is joined by U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to discuss the Biden administration's economic policies and whether these initiatives create unfair competition.  Foreign Policy subscribers can watch these interviews live and submit questions and suggestions by going to https://foreignpolicy.com/live/.

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai signed a memorandum Friday on creating a new organization on eliminating human rights abuses from international supply chains.

ワシントンで新組織の署名式に出席した西村康稔経済産業相とタイ米通商代表部代表、６日、米ホワイトハウス【ワシントン時事】西村康稔経済産業相とタイ米通商代表部代表は６日、国際的なサプライチェーンから人権侵害を排除するため、関係省庁による新組織を設立する協力覚書に署名した。 Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai signed a memorandum Friday on creating a new organization on eliminating human rights abuses from international supply chains.

When it comes to managing international trade deals and relationships, the Biden administration has been tireless in 2022. Today, we’re joined by U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to hear about achievements, challenges and why trade matters to everybody in this economy. Plus, the Bank of Japan hints about the end of ultralow interest rates, and a new Ford electric truck plant reshapes infrastructure in west Tennessee.

When it comes to managing international trade deals and relationships, the Biden administration has been tireless in 2022. Today, we’re joined by U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to hear about achievements, challenges and why trade matters to everybody in this economy. Plus, the Bank of Japan hints about the end of ultralow interest rates, and a new Ford electric truck plant reshapes infrastructure in west Tennessee.

Two Iowa Senators are urging U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to intervene in Mexico's plan to end genetically-modified corn imports. All that and more in today's DriveTime.

Two Iowa Senators are urging U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to intervene in Mexico's plan to end genetically-modified corn imports. All that and more in today's DriveTime.

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai rejects a call to formally investigate Mexico for unfair trade practices involving fresh fruits and vegetables, and New Zealand government announces plans to tax cow burps.

The S&P 500 snapping a 3-day win streak following disappointing earnings from tech giants Alphabet and Microsoft. Wedbush's Sahak Manuelian and Citi's Scott Chronert discuss how investors should trade tech stocks ahead of earnings from Meta, Amazon & Apple. Elevation Partners' Roger McNamee, who was an early investor in Facebook, explains why he doesn't think Meta's strategy for the metaverse will work. Bank of America Securities' Ron Epstein on whether Boeing's big post-earnings sell off is a buying opportunity. Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta discusses whether concerns about the economy and inflation are starting to impact consumer spending on travel. And U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai discusses whether the White House could cut tariffs against China to help ease inflation.

Japanese trade minister Yasutoshi Nishimura and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai agreed on Wednesday to strengthen cooperation between their countries ahead of a ministerial meeting next week of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity initiative.

【ワシントン時事】西村康稔経済産業相は３１日、米通商代表部のタイ代表とオンラインで会談した。 Japanese trade minister Yasutoshi Nishimura and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai agreed on Wednesday to strengthen cooperation between their countries ahead of a ministerial meeting next week of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity initiative.

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai takes questions about tariffs and the impact they have on the price of fertilizer imports.

If the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, about half the states in the U.S. are expected to ban abortions entirely. It’s a human and political story, but it has economic implications too. Today, we’ll take a look at the companies moving to help their employees access abortion care and who those policies impact most. Plus, an in-depth conversation with U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai on tariffs, trade and globalization.

If the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, about half the states in the U.S. are expected to ban abortions entirely. It’s a human and political story, but it has economic implications too. Today, we’ll take a look at the companies moving to help their employees access abortion care and who those policies impact most. Plus, an in-depth conversation with U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai on tariffs, trade and globalization.

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai met with her U.K. counterpart to discuss trade, and fuel prices move up for first time in a month.

One of the highest priorities of the Biden administration's trade agenda is resetting the U.S.-China trade relationship with a view to putting American farmers and exporters on a level playing field with their Chinese counterparts, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said on March 30. https://ept.ms/3IUYdG3

One of the highest priorities of the Biden administration's trade agenda is resetting the U.S.-China trade relationship with a view to putting American farmers and exporters on a level playing field with their Chinese counterparts, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said on March 30. In a prepared statement before a House Ways & Means Committee hearing, […]

Earlier this month, senior U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators held a virtual round of talks to discuss concerns over the state of bilateral commercial ties. The meeting came after U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said in public remarks that she would seek “frank conversations” with her Chinese counterpart “that will include discussion over China's performance under the phase-one agreement,” which was negotiated under former President Donald Trump. The Chinese said they pressed Tai to cancel the tariffs that were imposed by Trump and which so far remain in effect under President Joe Biden. The dynamic around these talks says a lot about the current state of relations between Washington and Beijing. This week on the Trend Lines podcast, WPR's Elliot Waldman digs into these issues with Ali Wyne, a senior analyst with the Global Macro practice at the Eurasia Group, a political risk consultancy. He writes frequently about the U.S.-China relationship, including for WPR. If you would like to request a full transcript of the episode, please send an email to podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com. Relevant Articles on WPR:    Competition With China Shouldn't Dictate U.S. Foreign Policy China's Economic Slowdown Is the Price of Tackling Long-Term Risk The U.S. and China Are Both Failing the Global Leadership Test The AUKUS Deal Is a Clarifying Moment for Biden's Foreign Policy Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

米通商代表部のキャサリン・タイ代表【ワシントン時事】米通商代表部は２９日、キャサリン・タイ代表が１１月１５日から日本を訪問すると発表した。 U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai will visit Japan from Nov. 15 for the fist time since she took office in March, the Office of the USTR said Friday.

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai recently announced the results of the long-awaited strategic review of the U.S.-China trade relationship, yet many open questions remain. In this episode of China Corner Office, Chris Marquis is joined by Craig Allen, president of the US-China Business Council (USCBC), and Anna Ashton, vice president of government affairs at the USCBC, to discuss the state of the U.S.-China trade policy and what to expect in the future. In addition to reviewing the ongoing issues of tariffs and the phase one commitments, Craig and Anna reflect on how many events this fall such as the U.S.-China virtual summit, G20 meeting, APEC, and COP26 should provide further clarity to the U.S.-China relationship. Overall, the conversation takes a big-picture view of U.S.-China relations and how the Biden administration's plans intersect with congressional priorities and also the strategies of our EU allies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Earlier this month, senior U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators held a virtual round of talks to discuss concerns over the state of bilateral commercial ties. The meeting came after U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said in public remarks that she would seek “frank conversations” with her Chinese counterpart “that will include discussion over China's performance under the phase-one agreement,” which was negotiated under former President Donald Trump. The Chinese said they pressed Tai to cancel the tariffs that were imposed by Trump and which so far remain in effect under President Joe Biden. The dynamic around these talks says a lot about the current state of relations between Washington and Beijing. This week on the Trend Lines podcast, WPR's Elliot Waldman digs into these issues with Ali Wyne, a senior analyst with the Global Macro practice at the Eurasia Group, a political risk consultancy. He writes frequently about the U.S.-China relationship, including for WPR. If you would like to request a full transcript of the episode, please send an email to podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com. Relevant Articles on WPR:    Competition With China Shouldn't Dictate U.S. Foreign Policy China's Economic Slowdown Is the Price of Tackling Long-Term Risk The U.S. and China Are Both Failing the Global Leadership Test The AUKUS Deal Is a Clarifying Moment for Biden's Foreign Policy Trend Lines is produced and edited by Peter Dörrie, a freelance journalist and analyst focusing on security and resource politics in Africa. You can follow him on Twitter at @peterdoerrie. To send feedback or questions, email us at podcast@worldpoliticsreview.com.

The Equipment Manufacturers Association's survey leaves them optimistic about economic recovery, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai says she'll press China on living up to its Phase One trade obligations.

This week on the Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: Food delivery giant Meituan has been fined over half a billion dollars by China's antitrust regulator; Beijing dangles unprecedented access to its enormous domestic market if it's allowed to join the CPTPP; concerns over contagion from the Evergrande crisis loom; box office rebounds dramatically over Golden Week with the release of a big-budget war epic; and China's Vice Premier Liu He meets virtually with U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai in what could signal a truce in the ongoing trade war.In addition, we speak with Caixin Global financial news reporter Yukun Zhang about the causes of China's current power shortages.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Farm Progress Policy Editor Jacqui Fatka is our guest this week discussing trade and what she's learned from U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai as the Biden Administration moves forward. Trade with China remains an important issue for agriculture and Fatka offers insights on the multi-faceted issue.

Chinese Vice Premier Liu He has talked with U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai via video link.

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

Just days after explosive revelations regarding Facebook, a company whistleblower has faced a Senate committee to discuss the disclosures. Boom Bust's Ben Swann and Christy Ai both lend their insight on the bombshell developments. Plus, we take a look at the looming issues facing the global energy sector as shortages are hitting some of the world's major economies. David Tawil of Maglan Capital joins the program to analyze the factors driving the price spikes. And then we bring you the latest on key trade discussions between the United States and China, as Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Vice Premier Liu He are set to hold conference call negotiations. Former US Congressman Alan Grayson (D-FL) discusses the issues in the spotlight.

①U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai says she intends to have frank conversations with her counterpart in China and discuss progress made under the phase one trade agreement. Is this a positive signal in the US-China trade relations? ②Japan's new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and US President Joe Biden have confirmed they will work to strengthen their alliance in a phone call. With Kishida in office, will there be any change in Tokyo's security alliance with Washington?

GORDON CHANG, Contributor, Gatestone Institute, Newsweek, Author, “The Coming Collapse of China,” “Nuclear Showdown: North Korea Takes the World, “Losing South Korea,” and “The Great US-China Tech War,” @Gordongchang Gordon Chang: “We've got to remember that Xi Jinping inherited a consensual driven political system where nobody got too much credit or too much blame - [Xi Jinping] took power from everybody else and therefore he accumulated unprecedented accountability” About 600 Chinese planes have flown through Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone so far this year Chang: The U.S. Navy is in trouble because it has a “risk averse officer corps” SAM FADDIS, Former Clandestine Operations Officer, CIA, former Congressional Candidate, Editor, ANDMagazine.com, Author, “Beyond Repair: The Decline and Fall of the CIA,” @RealSamFaddis Where are the transcripts of President Biden's phone calls with Xi Jinping? Sam Faddis: The Biden administration “cut loose” from a common sense definition of domestic terrorism a long, long time ago BILL WALTON, Chairman, Resolute Protector Foundation, Host, The Bill Walton Show, Senior Fellow, Discovery Institute's Center on Wealth, Poverty and Morality, @billwaltonshow 25% of the Chinese economy depends on real-estate development What will the U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai find after reviewing U.S. tariffs? Will China corner the lithium battery market? Former head of the World Bank “caved under pressure” and changed China's ranking, placing them ahead of Switzerland, within the “Ease of Doing Business” metric

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai says she intends to have frank conversations with her counterpart in China and discuss progress made under the phase one trade agreement. We go to Xishuangbanna and find out about the job of being an "elephant dad." And UK soldiers are driving fuel tankers amid a shortage of drivers.

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai says she intends to have frank conversations with her counterpart in China, and discuss progress made under the phase one trade agreement.

Christmas tree growers expect a plentiful supply of real Christmas trees for the holidays, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai talks trade with U.K.

(1:52) - U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said that the United States will begin a full review of its trade policy with China. What took the new administration so long to begin this review, and what aspects of the trade policy could receive scrutiny?(12:28) - The FAA has announced it will review employee complaints from Boeing in regards to pressure over safety issues. The FAA's anonymous survey of the company found that 32 Boeing employees cited concerns on this issue.(22:20) - Estate planning attorney Todd Lutsky of Cushing & Dolan joined the show for another edition of "Ask Todd".

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai's first trip to Wisconsin included a tour and roundtable discussion at a western Wisconsin dairy farm. The Servais family hosted Ambassador Tai at their farm, Hamburg Hills Farm, in Stoddard. Tai and U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, D-La Crosse, held a roundtable with farm industry leaders on how international trade relationships impact their work in America's Dairyland. Some of those key issues included steel tariffs, dairy disagreements with Canada and opening up markets in the Pacific Rim. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sabrina Servais is the third generation on her family's dairy farm. She says it was an honor to have U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and other farm industry leaders at her home.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's Open Mic guest is Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind. As Congress and the White House continue to wrangle with economic stimulus policy and a national infrastructure plan, the Hoosier member of the House Ways and Means Committee is deeply concerned with the direction, price tag and potential tax increases in pending legislation. She supports a full array of sources to supply the nation's energy needs and is excited about sustainability projects. She is encouraged by U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai's ability to address ag export issues. Walorski also believes cybersecurity is a huge and growing threat to the nation and suggests action is needed against Russia's actions on this front. 

We spent a lot of time on yesterday’s show talking about ransomware attacks against companies, institutions and critical infrastructure. They’re on the rise, but one listener wants to know: what about individuals? Should we be worried about an attack? On today’s show, we’ll tell you not to reuse your password and other helpful answers. Plus, more listener questions about tariffs, vaccine lotteries and day drinking. Here’s everything we talked about today: Yesterday’s show on ransomware attacks “How to Protect Your Files From Ransomware” from Wired “U.S. Tariffs Drive Drop in Chinese Imports” from The Wall Street Journal “New Trade Representative Says U.S. Isn't Ready to Lift China Tariffs” also from the Journal Listen to Kai’s interview with Trade Representative Katherine Tai here “Ohio Vax-a-million: How it's legal and why the money is being spent on a vaccine lottery” from NBC 4i “Colorado picks first $1 million winner in vaccine drive” from the Associated Press “California to pay $116.5 million in gifts, cash to those who get COVID vaccinations” from the Los Angeles Times Here’s a link to join the fan-run Make Me Smart Discord server! Do you have a question for Whatta Ya Wanna Know Wednesday? Email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or send in a voice memo! Here’s how to do it.

We spent a lot of time on yesterday’s show talking about ransomware attacks against companies, institutions and critical infrastructure. They’re on the rise, but one listener wants to know: what about individuals? Should we be worried about an attack? On today’s show, we’ll tell you not to reuse your password and other helpful answers. Plus, more listener questions about tariffs, vaccine lotteries and day drinking. Here’s everything we talked about today: Yesterday’s show on ransomware attacks “How to Protect Your Files From Ransomware” from Wired “U.S. Tariffs Drive Drop in Chinese Imports” from The Wall Street Journal “New Trade Representative Says U.S. Isn't Ready to Lift China Tariffs” also from the Journal Listen to Kai’s interview with Trade Representative Katherine Tai here “Ohio Vax-a-million: How it's legal and why the money is being spent on a vaccine lottery” from NBC 4i “Colorado picks first $1 million winner in vaccine drive” from the Associated Press “California to pay $116.5 million in gifts, cash to those who get COVID vaccinations” from the Los Angeles Times Here’s a link to join the fan-run Make Me Smart Discord server! Do you have a question for Whatta Ya Wanna Know Wednesday? Email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or send in a voice memo! Here’s how to do it.

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai raised agriculture concerns with Mexico and Canada on the sidelines of the Free Trade Commission of the United States, Mexico and Canada meeting this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stock Market Today | May 6, 2021 - Here's What You Need To Know:Here's what is happening in the markets today, Thursday May 6th.Dogecoin (DOGE-USD) fell 12% overnight to $0.60 - though tokens elsewhere may be benefiting from the decline, like Bitcoin (BTC-USD), which rebounded 4% to the $57,000 level.Stocks of COVID-19 vaccine developers are trending lower after U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced support for a waiver of intellectual property protections. The Biden administration supported waiving patents for Covid vaccines to boost supply in lower-income countries. Pfizer (PFE) is off 3.1% premarket on the news, BioNTech (BNTX) declined 4.3% (following a 3.4% drop in the previous session), while Moderna (MRNA) fell another 2.4% (after tumbling 6.2% on Wednesday).The U.S. is now averaging about 2.3M shots per day, which is down 32% from the peak last month. There are now incentives to get the vaccine:. Krispy Kreme is giving away free doughnuts to anyone who presents a vaccination certificate,. New York will offer free Mets or Yankees tickets to people who get their vaccine at the stadiums.. Maryland is offering $100 to state employees that get fully vaccinated,. Detroit is giving out $50 prepaid debit cards to anyone who drives a resident to a vaccine site, and .in New Jersey, anyone over the age of 21 can take their vaccination card to a participating brewery for a free beer. . Connecticut has a similar program, in which residents who have received at least one vaccine dose can get a free beverage at participating restaurants in the state.Some earnings news this morning:Etsy (ETSY) -9.9% AH forecasting slower growth ahead.Uber (UBER) -4.8% AH turning around after record gross bookings. Uber posted its smallest quarterly loss in historyresults this morning from Moderna (MRNA), Regeneron (REGN), Kellogg (K) and ViacomCBS (VIAC). After the bell, reports will be released by AMC (AMC), Dropbox (DBX), Expedia (EXPE), Square (SQ), Roku (ROKU), Beyond Meat (BYND) and Shake Shack (SHAK).Lumber (LB1) is still making record highs. Putting it in perspective, a sheet of 3/4" plywood at Home Depot (HD) is now selling for around $60 (depends on location), up from about $30 before the pandemic - that's a 100% increaseFacebook's (FB) Oversight Board has decided not to permit former President Donald Trump back on the social media network. The Oversight Board is meant to be a neutral third party that deliberates user-related gripes—in this case, Trump's appeal to be unbanned from Facebook properties. The group currently consists of 20 members who a) aren't affiliated with Facebook and b) are considered experts in areas like law, ethics, free speech, and journalism. Several professors, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and a former prime minister are all on the roster.Peloton (PTON) stumbles after agreeing to a treadmill recall. Yesterday, Peloton recalled its $4,300 treadmills due to safety concerns and apologized for not doing so sooner. The company will stop selling new treadmills and provide full refunds to customers who return theirs.This wraps up today's stock market news.If you enjoyed the "Stock Market Today" video, make sure to subscribe to this podcast. And for more stock market news,  visit https://rockwelltrading.com.

California strawberry growers prepare for big season, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai talks with her E.U. Counterparts.

Today on The Leaders' Brief - Acknowledging that COVID has posed the biggest challenge since World War 2, with a casualty of over 2.7 million, 24 world leaders, including the heads of all G7 countries said that the world must now "be better prepared to predict, prevent, detect, assess and effectively respond to pandemics in a highly coordinated fashion". Given the developments over the past year, the call for action to put in place preventive measures against future pandemics undoubtedly holds the highest priority for every country.  The USA has threatened tariffs on six countries, including the United Kingdom and India over their digital tax policies. The other four countries include Austria, Italy, Spain, and Turkey. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said in a statement last week that the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) would initiate steps to impose potential tariffs, including filing public notices and collecting public comments as part of investigations launched by the erstwhile Trump administration into taxes aimed at American internet companies and e-commerce platforms. Under the provisions of Section 301 of the US Trade Act, the USA would hold rights to levy tariffs of up to 25% on goods being exported from the said countries. Brazilian. President Jair Bolonaro announced Monday, a major cabinet reshuffle after several ministers resigned over the COVID crisis. The development comes days after the country's former defence minister Fernando Azevedo e Silva and foreign minister Ernesto Araujo tendered their resignations. Former Attorney General Andre Levi also resigned immediately after. Notably, the new shuffle puts more military personnel in ranks closer to the Brazilian President as he prepares to fight federal elections next year. About egomonk: Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInegomonk is a global intelligence platform delivering asymmetric outcomes by bringing organizations closer to the communities they want to serve and the leaders they wish to influence. If you wish to collaborate with us then email us at contact@egomonk.com.