Trade Barriers/Restrictions

EU to Sanction Russia Over Poisoning and Belarus Leader Over Crackdown

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EU to Sanction Russia Over Poisoning and Belarus Leader Over Crackdown

The European Union agreed Monday to impose targeted sanctions against Russian officials and entities allegedly involved in the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny but officials insisted the move should not undercut Europe’s continued high-level contacts with President Vladimir Putin. Foreign ministers meeting in Luxembourg backed a Franco-German proposal to impose a travel ban … Read more

U.S. to Investigate Vietnam for Currency Manipulation

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U.S. to Investigate Vietnam for Currency Manipulation

The Trump administration is launching an investigation into the trade practices of Vietnam, faulting the country for currency practices and invoking the same trade law the U.S. used in imposing sweeping tariffs on Chinese imports. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Friday evening said it would pursue an investigation into Vietnam’s “acts, policies, and practices that … Read more