President Biden said he would first build back America’s infrastructure before re-engaging the U.S. in trade agreements. It should be noted that his infrastructure packages are stalled on Capitol Hill at the same time his trade policy has been creeping along toward fruition. Transatlantic agreements include a recently launched Trade and Technology Council and soon an agreement on steel imports. USTR Katherine Tai is actively involved in WTO negotiations, even if the details include the prior Administration’s efforts on transparency and reform of the dispute settlement process. A policy toward China has been articulated but it remains the 800-pound gorilla for the White House when it comes to trade and Asia.  China’s...

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