The impact of the Middle East conflict on the Chilean economy has been positive, though tempered by other circumstances, according to the Chilean government. More broadly, the conflict has affected the Chilean economy through multiple channels, although the country’s position as the world’s largest copper producer has served
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) called on the United States to avoid imposing broad tariffs on pharmaceutical inputs from Germany. The NAM argued that Germany’s pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement policies undervalue U.S. innovation. It argued that higher mandatory discounts, price controls, and restrictive clinical requirements reduce revenues
The pork tariffs imposed by China on the United States have primarily impacted shipments of offal, for which China has no alternative markets. In retaliation for the U.S. Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum imposed in 2018, China continues to impose an additional 25% tariff on pork
Some counterfeit goods on Shein and TikTok (an alleged fact) were part of a series of warnings issued by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (USCC) to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). In the first instance, the USCC stated that various stakeholders have expressed concern about counterfeit goods allegedly
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (USCC) highlighted several actions taken by Amazon, eBay, and Mercado Libre against counterfeiting and piracy. The measures taken by these companies were described as positive practices and constructive engagement. Strong, predictable, and enforceable intellectual property (IP) rights are essential to protecting Americans’ inventions,
U.S. auto parts manufacturers account for 66% of a vehicle’s value, according to MEMA, the Motor Equipment Manufacturers Association. MEMA is the leading trade association in the United States for automotive suppliers, parts manufacturers, and remanufacturers. U.S. Auto Parts Manufacturers Since 1904, MEMA has represented the largest manufacturing