U.S. officials discussed hitting Canada with trade sanctions over Quebec's language law
“U.S. officials have discussed in private whether the restrictions in Bill 96 constitute a technical barrier to trade, a breach of trade-related intellectual property rights or a violation of Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, and whether those breaches would justify trade sanctions.”
[CBC News]
China's explosive export growth could make trade tensions with America even worse
"Analysts have been warning that no matter which US presidential candidate is elected in November, China's dependence on international markets is sure to spark a trade war. This could happen as soon as next year."
[Business Insider]
Lawmakers press Treasury to boost China forced labor enforcement
“Lawmakers asked Treasury to produce a list of individuals and entities it’s sanctioned in connection with Uyghur forced labor, as well as a ‘detailed explanation of Treasury’s activities to enforce these sanctions.’ They asked for the report by June 21.”
[Bloomberg Law]
U.S.-China auto partnerships persist despite tariffs, political tensions
“Automotive News Europe reported that the U.S. Duty Drawback program, which allows companies to get nearly full refunds on tariffs by later exporting certain goods, will allow the companies to effectively dodge penalties.”
[Detroit News]
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