ILAB is seeking input on how companies secure their supplies chains from forced or child labor. Comments due Dec 15. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes in Trade. 

A new antidumping and countervailing duty petition was filed alleging that aluminum extrusions from 15 countries are being sold at less than fair value in the U.S. and/or benefiting from countervailable subsidies.  The proposed dumping margins are as high as 256%.  Are your products covered?  For more information listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade. 

The House of Representatives is a mess. The speaker was ousted by his own party in a bipartisan vote because he got a bipartisan vote to keep the government open. Go figure. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes in Trade. 

A new State Dept report shows how PRC and CCP use media to try to shape global perceptions of China and influence politics in developing countries especially. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes in Trade. 

The other side of the coin: Revoking China’s PNTR would harm the US economy according to another report. Listen for details on today’s Two Minutes in Trade. 

Arguments for removing PNTR for China predict increased US production and capital investment. That’s one side of the coin. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes in Trade. 

We need Congress to show us it’s work ethic and meet its deadlines for keeping the government, the federal aviation administration, farm bill and childcare funded. Listen for more details on today’s Two Minutes in Trade. 

Supply chain kinks must be worked out, and plans must be laid for problems like COVID-19. What’s the best way to do that? If a compromise bill on supply chain resiliency moves, it would be a win-win. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes in Trade. 

It’s time to fish or cut bait, Congress!  Everyone agrees we need to renew GSP, MTB, and preserve AGOA and Haiti HOPE/HELP. So….what are we waiting for? Listen for more details on today’s Two Minutes in Trade. 

Have you ever wondered how governments around the world might be able to incentivize (or even progressively nudge) foreign companies to limit their greenhouse gas emissions?  If so, the European Union believes it has the answer: by seeking to impose CO2 border taxes on goods imported into the E.U. from foreign, and perhaps more-polluting, companies.  Listen to learn more.