New Administration, New USTR — And a New Approach to Trade Policy?
In her first interview since taking office, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai affirmed that the…
CapTrade’s Analysis of Blueberry Market Discussed by Industry Press
A CapTrade report on the U.S. blueberry industry has garnered attention from industry press outlets…
Using the GTAP Model to Simulate Second Quarter Real GDP
{E}ven without considering the price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia, the model predicts that…
The USMCA: Key Changes to NAFTA and Their Economic Impacts
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is generally viewed as a modernizing update to NAFTA with…
China’s New Dispute at the WTO Against US Tariffs
In recent months, the USTR announced steps for implementing 15 percent[1] tariffs on approximately $300…
Which Costs More: Cloth or Disposable Diapers?
I have just welcomed my third child into the world. Her small presence has brought…
CapTrade Individuals Sweep Top Two Spots in Global Ranking of Trade Consultants
Charles (Chuck) Anderson and Daniel Klett were named the number 1 and number 2 “Global…
China Targets Key U.S. Industries in Retaliation to Sections 232 & 301
Escalating trade tensions between the United States and China have resulted in multiple actions that…
USTR requests Commission investigation into KORUS, and other recent filings
Since CapTrade’s last article on recent 701 (countervailing duty) & 731 (antidumping duty) Petitions and 337…
Canada Requests Consultations with the U.S. at the WTO
On January 10th Canada circulated to World Trade Organization (WTO) members its Request for Consultations…
Three Reasons Why the U.S. Should Care About Brexit
Authors: Chi Kim and Laura Delgado. The referendum for the British exit from the European Union…