Trade and Manufacturing Monitor

News and insight from our international trade practice group

Senate Democrats Propose a “Better Deal” for American Jobs

Last week, Senate Democrats released their “ Better Deal on Trade and Jobs ” trade policy statement. The seven point platform is aimed at preventing outsourcing of American jobs and increasing American exports. The…

Schumer Urges Trump to Suspend All China-Related Mergers Pending Before CFIUS to Exact Tougher Approach on North Korea

Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer wants President Trump to take a stand against China for its kids-gloves response to North Korea’s nuclear missile activity by using the Committee on Foreign Investment in the…

Congress Takes The Lead In Broad New Sanctions Against Russia

On June 15, 2017, the Senate overwhelmingly – by a vote of 98-2 – approved broad new sanctions against Russia in response to that country’s interference in the 2016 U.S. election and its ongoing aggression in Syria and…