Trade and Manufacturing Monitor
Funding for federal courts could end on February 1st
On January 22 nd, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts estimated that federal courts can sustain paid operations through January 31, 2019 – but “no further extensions beyond February 1 st will be possible.”…
China’s Vice Premier Liu He to Visit Washington at End of Month to Continue Trade Talks
Chinese Vice Premier Liu He will visit Washington on January 30-31, in connection with further discussions to resolve the ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and China. Vice Premier Liu is expected to meet with U.S.…
Jan. 16, 2019 Update on Government shutdown’s impact on federal court system
On January 16 th, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts announced that it “now estimates that federal courts can sustain paid operations through Jan. 25, 2019” (extending its previous estimate by one week). See…
Government shutdown closes in on the federal court system (including the trade courts)
Despite the partial government shutdown since December 22 nd, the Supreme Court and lower federal courts have remained open by drawing on non-appropriated funds and court fees. Federal courts will be able to continue…
United States Seeks Trade Consultations with Peru
On Friday, January 4, 2019, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced that the United States has requested consultations with Peru under the auspices of the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA)…