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U.S. accuses China, India of hiding subsidy programs
Oct 06, 2011 13:44 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday accused China of flouting World Trade Organization rules by failing to notify the world trade body of nearly 200 government subsidy programs.
China currency narrowly clears Senate hurdle
Oct 06, 2011 11:25 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Legislation aimed at cracking down on China's currency practice narrowly cleared a major procedural hurdle on Thursday when the Senate voted 62-38 to move to final action on the bill.
Reid eyes vote on U.S. trade deals next Wednesday
Oct 06, 2011 10:49 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Thursday said the Senate could vote on three long-delayed trade deals with South Korea, Colombia and Panama next Wednesday.
Reid says concerned support for China bill wavering
Oct 06, 2011 10:09 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid expressed concern that Republican support for China currency legislation could be wavering after many voted earlier this week in favor of starting action on the bill.
Senate panel seen voting on trade pacts next week
Oct 06, 2011 08:55 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate Finance Committee will vote on Tuesday on three long-delayed trade deals with South Korea, Panama and Colombia, a congressional source said on Thursday.
U.S. panel approves trade pacts with Colombia, Panama
Oct 05, 2011 12:58 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A key congressional panel on Wednesday backed long-delayed U.S. trade deals with Panama and Colombia, sending them to the floor of House of Representatives for a vote.
Congress likely to pass trade deals: lawmaker
Oct 04, 2011 11:35 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A senior congressional Democrat said on Tuesday he expected Congress to pass three trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama, despite his own strong concerns about the Colombia deal.
Obama and Republicans cooperate to move trade pacts
Oct 03, 2011 20:20 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Years of political deadlock over U.S. free trade deals with South Korea, Colombia and Panama appeared close to an end Monday as President Barack Obama formally submitted the pacts to Congress for approval.
Obama and Republicans cooperate to move trade pacts
Oct 03, 2011 20:20 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Years of political deadlock over U.S. free trade deals with South Korea, Colombia and Panama appeared close to an end Monday as President Barack Obama formally submitted the pacts to Congress for approval.
Obama to send trade deals to Congress Monday: Senator Hatch
Oct 03, 2011 16:07 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will send three long-delayed trade deals to Congress later on Monday afternoon, a top Republican senator said.
US House leader Cantor expects trade deal passage
Oct 03, 2011 13:10 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - House Republican Leader Eric Cantor said on Monday he expects the House of Representatives to pass long-delayed trade deals with South Korea, Panama and Colombia this month.
Cain scolds Obama, calls Perry "very insensitive"
Oct 02, 2011 13:59 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain scolded President Barack Obama on Sunday for making "insulting" remarks to the Congressional Black Caucus and called fellow Republican presidential hopeful Rick Perry's handling of a race matter "very insensitive."
Delayed free trade deals may go to Congress soon
Oct 01, 2011 19:56 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama may send to Congress as early as Monday three long-stalled free trade agreements with South Korea, Panama and Colombia, a senior administration official said Saturday.
Anti-counterfeiting agreement signed in Tokyo
Oct 01, 2011 12:05 EDT
TOKYO (Reuters) - Governments of eight nations including Japan and the United Stated signed an agreement on Saturday aiming to cut costly copyright and trademark theft.
Senator says currency bill should reach Obama
Sep 30, 2011 14:11 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A top Democratic senator on Friday said he was confident the Senate would "overwhelmingly" pass a bill next week to crack down on China's currency practices.
U.S. slaps sanctions on Haqqani commander, but not group
Sep 29, 2011 14:43 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday announced sanctions on individuals it said were linked to militant groups in Afghanistan and Pakistan, but stopped short of declaring the Haqqani network, blamed for recent attacks on American targets, a terrorist group.
Obama pick for deputy Commerce job to withdraw
Sep 28, 2011 19:38 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's choice for the number two job at the Commerce Department has decided to withdraw his nomination because of continued delay in the Senate approval process, an administration official said on Wednesday.
Obama pick for deputy Commerce job to withdraw
Sep 28, 2011 12:23 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's choice for the number two job at the Commerce Department has decided to withdraw his nomination because of continued delay in the Senate approval process, an administration official said on Wednesday.
Boehner urges Obama send trade deals before TAA vote
Sep 22, 2011 19:35 EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner urged on Thursday urged President Barack Obama to quickly submit three long-delayed trade deals so the House can vote on them at the same time a worker retraining program demanded by the White House.
China steps up condemnation of U.S. over Taiwan arms
Sep 22, 2011 18:37 EDT
BEIJING (Reuters) - China stepped up its condemnation of the United States on Thursday for selling arms to Taiwan saying they could disrupt military exchanges, a warning that is likely to unsettle, but not derail, ties with Washington.
