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Recent trade agreements include investment security provisions

Recent trade agreements include investment security provisions

Buried amid the flutter of high-profile trade agreements signed by the Trump administration were some interesting provisions: Many of the landmark trade deals include references to cooperation on investment security, export controls, and other matters. Details and examples are inside.

USTR publishes global IP report; will begin review of tariffs on China

USTR publishes global IP report; will begin review of tariffs on China

It was a busy week for the Office of the United States Trade Representative. The Office published its annual review of the state of IP protection and enforcement, and said it would start its process to reassess existing tariffs on certain Chinese goods. Details, highlights, and more are inside.