Biden has been a supporter of the European Union, which will mean the U.K. may have to wait longer for any #trade deal with the U.S. #tradeinOR #Brexit thetimes.co.uk/article/its-st…

Oregon craft #distilleries ask Congress for help ahead of 400% increase in federal excise #taxes & a an end to E.U. #tariffs on U.S. spirits. "Oregon supports more than 18,000 jobs & has a $1.6 billion economic impact." #tradeinOR kptv.com/news/oregon-di…

Did you know the pear is #Oregon’s official state fruit? The U.S. is the 3rd largest global pear producer & the majority of these are grown in OR & WA. 90% of pear #exports to #MEX are from OR & WA. #USMCA #agriculture #tradeinOR producebluebook.com/2020/11/25/the…

Want to know what a Biden Administration might mean for trade policy? Check out our December newsletter for this and more, including the state of #manufacturing and #timber in Oregon and the future of digital taxes. #tradeinOR conta.cc/2Ip5V1X

“While the rate of decline has continued to fall, it hasn’t changed significantly since April, when U.S. trade first collapse in response to the coronavirus. The peak of the decline was 14.23% through June. In October, that percentage was 11.15%” forbes.com/sites/kenrober…

"U.S. businesses and consumers have paid over $68 billion in tariffs, which are taxes. Other countries do not pay these tariffs." 👀 Coalition Calls For Review Of Trade Policies cleanlink.com/news/article/C…

Big news: The nomination of Tai for #USTR signals the strong stance Biden plans to take with #China. Though tariffs are unlikely to go anytime soon, this seasoned US-China policy veteran will provide a more nuanced approach to trade talks. #tradeinOR cnn.com/2020/12/09/pol…

Biden: “Trade will be a critical pillar of our ability to build back better and carry out our Foreign Policy for the Middle Class.” #tradeinOR bloomberg.com/news/newslette…

VIETRADE has launched the Info Viet-Trade Portal to facilitate international trade procedures in Vietnam. It provides a step-by-step description of import and export procedures and formalities in Vietnam from the trader’s point of view. #tradeinOR en.vietnamplus.vn/trade-portal-l…

Whether it's the economic downturn, resistance to the Trump administration's approach, or just a growing understanding of the important role of trade to our economy - there's growing support for foreign #trade among Americans. Read more: lnkd.in/gKmDuE5 #tradeinOR

More big news: This is an important pick because the role will be critical to developing and passing a comprehensive #infrastructure package to help boost the economy. #tradeinOR #Transportation cnn.com/2020/12/15/pol…

She ready! #KatherineTai #USTR #trade #tradeinOR

#Cargo volumes are up 22% at the West Coast's largest port as as people continue to demand #imports and U.S. #exports on the whole are down #tradeinOR seanews.co.uk/global-ports/n…

Shipowners are repositioning empty containers back to Asian ports to take advantage of lucrative trans-Pacific container rates. N. Asia to West Coast N. America – is up by 44% in 2020 from $2,700/FEU to $3,900/FEU on Dec. 14 on strong US demand spglobal.com/platts/en/mark…

Though overall U.S. exports are down, there are some places where the China ‘Phase One’ deal is boosting exports - though not necessarily for Oregon. #tradinOR hellenicshippingnews.com/phase-one-agre…

U.S. Dept. of Commerce: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and Singapore Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing sign memorandum of understanding on trade financing and investment cooperation wisbusiness.com/2020/u-s-dept-… via WisBusiness.com

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Though not a trade deal, this agreement will ensure that U.S.-U.K. can continue to cooperate - including sharing data, to tackle customs fraud - post-Brexit #trade #brexit #tradeinOR UK and US sign Customs agreement to ensure continued smooth trade gov.uk/government/new…

POLA’s ED is 100% right, we need a #NationalExportStrategy more than ever. US exports drive domestic job growth & are vital for industries like #agriculture, #manufacturing & technology – all critical industries for #Oregon’s economy. #tradeinOR logisticsmgmt.com/article/the_u.…

#China's total imports and exports expected to hit $4.9t this year news.cgtn.com/news/2020-12-2…