Mexico proposes new import taxes on 1,400 products
“Amador did recognize that the measures are happening ‘within the discussion and future commercial conversations with our North American partners,’ but insisted the goal was strengthening domestic production and consumption, as well as reducing trade deficits.”
[Associated Press]
Mexican customs law reform increases responsibilities of customs agents
“In general terms, the initiative toughens penalties and expands obligations. It also modifies the conditions for exercising key functions in foreign trade.”
[Opportimes]
China set to revise Foreign Trade Law to address challenges
“The draft revision aims to upgrade reform measures into national law, including a negative list system for managing cross-border trade in services, as well as reform measures on promoting new forms and models of foreign trade, encouraging digital trade and establishing a green trade system, in an effort to ensure their implementation.”
[China Daily]
Trump withdraws nomination of China hawk for key trade post
“Trump withdrew Heid's nomination on Wednesday for assistant secretary for export administration at the U.S. Department of Commerce, according to the Congress.gov website. The president had selected him in February for the post overseeing export controls for national security.”
[Reuters]
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