Beijing is appropriately considered an adversary by this administration, which hasn’t always been the case.
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Maine importers urge lawmakers to suspend food-related tariffs
A 25% tariff on food and beverage products is adding insult to pandemic-related economic injury for local importers of gourmet foods.
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Maine Voices: Maine manufacturing highlights importance of domestic supply chain
Preserving our manufacturing base protects our people – both in terms of public health and financial security.
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Trump casts doubt on future of China trade deal
The president’s remarks contrasted with statements from Chinese and U.S. officials earlier Friday that followed a phone call among the countries’ top trade negotiators.
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Portland event organizer cancels second expo amid coronavirus scare
Diversified Communications said Tuesday that it will postpone its Seafood Expo Global, which was to be held in Belgium from April 21 to 23.
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Portland’s Diversified Communications acquires UK trade show
Aquaculture UK is that country’s leading trade show for the burgeoning seafood sector.
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Senate passes U.S.-Canada-Mexico trade deal, a Trump priority
Mexico has already approved the agreement, and Canada is expected to do so in coming months.
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China trade deal could help Maine lobster industry
The deal requires China to spend $32 billion over next 2 years on U.S. agricultural goods, which could include lobster.
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Trump signs new trade deal with China expected to boost exports
But the Phase 1 agreement leaves unresolved Washington’s fundamental differences with Beijing.
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Maine wine and food dealers worry new tariffs will upend business
Severe tariffs on wine, cheese, food and other products from Europe could devastate small businesses in Maine and across the U.S.