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U.S. sees compliance, even 'self-sanctioning', on Russia export controls in Asia

“Major players know there is a significant risk to their business if they don't comply because of actions the United States could take, including fines or criminal penalties, Borman said.”

[Reuters]

U.S. Supreme Court turns away challenge to Trump steel tariffs

“Trump increased what had been a 25 percent tariff to 50 percent, which the steel companies have argued exceeded his authority. They had sought repayment from the U.S. government of the $54 million they paid collectively in duties.”

[Reuters]

UK launches negotiations with Canada on a new, modernised trade deal

“Building on the benefits of the UK-Canada Trade Continuity Agreement, the new Free Trade Agreement will go further than ever before in areas like innovation, digital, data, the environment and women’s economic empowerment.”

[GOV.UK]

Japan increases threshold for tariffs on U.S. beef

“The agreement includes a new three-trigger mechanism whereby all three triggers must be hit in order for Japan to implement the safeguard and impose a higher tariff.”

[USTR]

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