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The Trump administration is preparing a list of Spanish goods for potential embargo after President Trump ordered a trade cut with Spain over its refusal to endorse NATO's defense spending mandate. The Treasury Department and other agencies are compiling options, which could destabilize the US-EU trade deal. Previous threats by Trump to cut trade with Spain have not yet resulted in formal action, but legal preparations are underway.

Coca-Cola, Tesla, and eBay urged the US Trade Representative to exempt Brazilian imports from a proposed 25% Section 301 tariff. A public hearing at the US International Trade Commission received 365 written submissions, with a July 15 deadline for the USTR to act.

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, clashed over U.S. proposed 25% tariffs on Brazilian products, with both framing their responses as critical to the October presidential election. Flávio Bolsonaro argued the tariffs would strengthen Lula’s position, while Lula accused the Bolsonaro family of undermining Brazil’s sovereignty with U.S.-aligned policies.

The U.S. has declined to renew the USMCA trade agreement in its current form, stating it will continue negotiations to address trade deficits and modify the pact. The agreement remains in force until 2036, with annual reviews required. Mexico and Canada had sought to extend the agreement until 2042.

Chad Wolf warns that China's economic tactics, including dumping subsidized goods, are undermining U.S. industries like steel, aluminum, and rare earth minerals. President Trump's America First Trade Policy and tariffs aim to counter these practices, but the article emphasizes the need for continued enforcement to protect American jobs and markets.

The FDA will reconsider approving a gene therapy for a rare childhood brain disorder it previously rejected, following recent leadership changes. The U.S. also launched a trade investigation into Germany's plan to reduce pharmaceutical spending, which faced industry opposition and was revised.

U.S. trade policies under President Donald Trump have shifted manufacturing to Southeast Asia, with Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia becoming major producers of World Cup merchandise. Tariffs on China and rising labor costs there have driven increased U.S. imports from these countries, despite recent Supreme Court rulings and ongoing trade investigations. The U.S. still imports significant goods from China, including World Cup-related products.

India and the EU are set to sign a trade pact by December, with implementation expected from February to March next year. Piyush Goyal mentioned that U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will visit India this week for trade discussions.

The Northwest Seaport Alliance and ILWU Local 19 in Seattle are displaying Australian flags to welcome the national team during the World Cup, highlighting Australia's significance as a trading partner. Australia ranks 14th in container volume at the Port of Seattle but leads in the dollar value of goods, including meat, minerals, and valuable exports like gold. The U.S. and Australia have a free-trade pact, but Australia challenges its inclusion on an American list of countries accused of forced labor, leading to a 12.5% tariff.

The U.S. has initiated a tariff probe targeting Germany’s drug pricing policies. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer criticized Germany’s proposal to reduce medicine spending as a 'serious step backwards.'

The US Trade Representative announced a new probe to determine if Germany is underpaying for pharmaceuticals. The investigation focuses on Germany's 'persistent underpayment' for drugs.

President Trump's administration is threatening Brazil with tariffs over deforestation in the Amazon, citing unfair trade practices and environmental law violations. The U.S. Trade Representative alleges Brazil's illegal deforestation and labor practices undermine U.S. trade, though Trump remains skeptical of climate change.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has recommended 10-12.5 percent tariffs on 60 major trading partners, including major ASEAN economies, citing concerns over forced labor.

The Trump administration proposes additional tariffs of 10% or more on products from major trading partners including Canada, Mexico, Taiwan, UK, China, Japan, India, and others, citing failure to enforce forced labor import bans. The U.S. Trade Representative cited a Section 301 investigation finding 60 countries failed to prevent forced labor imports, while China denied the allegations and urged resolving disputes through dialogue. Tariffs are subject to public comment and hearings starting July 7.

The U.S. plans to impose additional tariffs of 10% or more on most trading partners following a forced labor probe. The U.S. Trade Representative's report identifies Canada, Mexico, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and other countries as facing 10% extra tariffs.

The U.S. plans to impose additional tariffs of 10% or more on most trading partners following a forced labor probe. The U.S. Trade Representative report names Canada, Mexico, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and other countries and territories as facing 10% tariffs.

The U.S. plans to impose additional tariffs of 10% or more on Canada, Mexico, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and other countries following a forced labor probe. The U.S. Trade Representative announced the measure in a report released early Wednesday.

The U.S. plans to impose additional tariffs of 10% or more on most trading partners, including Canada, Mexico, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom, following a forced labor probe. The U.S. Trade Representative released the report.

The Trump administration is proposing tariffs of 10% or more on products from major trading partners including Canada, Mexico, Taiwan, and the UK, and 12.5% on China, Japan, India, and others, citing failure to enforce forced labor import bans. The USTR claims the move addresses an unlevel playing field for American workers and circumvents Supreme Court limits on prior tariffs.

The Trump administration is proposing tariffs of 10% or more on products from major trading partners including Canada, Mexico, Taiwan, the UK, China, Japan, India, Brazil, and others, citing failure to enforce a forced labor import ban. The tariffs, under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, aim to address forced labor practices and avoid previous Supreme Court restrictions on tariff authority.

The U.S. Trade Representative announced the Trump administration is proposing tariffs of 10% or more for dozens of major trading partners following a probe into alleged forced labor. The tariffs are part of measures addressing forced labor concerns.

The Trump administration proposed 25% tariffs on Brazil, accusing it of unfair trade practices, while Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva condemned the move and linked it to political rivalries involving Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro. The U.S. cited lax anti-corruption enforcement and its own unfair tariffs as reasons, despite maintaining a goods trade surplus with Brazil.

The Trump administration proposes a 25% tariff on Brazilian goods over unfair trade practices. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated the investigation under Section 301 was launched by President Donald Trump.

A group of Senate Democrats sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative outlining their demands ahead of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement review. The letter was obtained by CNBC and highlights key aspects the Democrats want to see in the trade agreement. The review is a crucial step in the agreement process.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer was interviewed on Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan on May 17, 2026. The interview aired on the show and a transcript is available. No specific trade topics were mentioned in the provided information.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer was interviewed on Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan. The interview aired on May 17, 2026. The transcript of the interview is available.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will testify before the House Ways and Means Committee about President Trump’s trade agenda. The hearing follows the Supreme Court’s rejection of most of Trump’s global tariffs, prompting the president to impose a new 10 percent global tariff.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will testify before the House Appropriations Committee on President Trump’s fiscal 2027 budget, which includes a $10 million boost for trade enforcement under the 'America First' agenda. The testimony follows recent tariff-related challenges.

Singapore has rejected U.S. allegations related to manufacturing and forced labor practices amid investigations launched by the U.S. Trade Representative in March. The U.S. is examining a dozen economies, including Singapore, over these claims.