The US conducts a census every 10 years. Each state's representation in the House of Representatives is based on population. States gain or lose seats in the House based on the count.
The US has released a proposed list of China's imports worth 0 billion on which it would look to impose tariffs. Including the potential retaliatory tariffs by trade partners, the total value of affected goods could rise to 1 billion, or 2.5 percent of global trade and 0.5 percent of global GDP, if these measures are implemented, according to a recent research from Morgan Stanley.
The US approach in trade made German Chancellor Angela Merkel lament on Monday that international agreements and institutions are being weakened while warning against protectionist instincts that might endanger open markets.
The US Congressional Budget Office forecast on Monday that the pandemic would have a long-term effect on the American economy, reducing GDP 3 percent through 2030.
The USTR said the action was the result of its "public comment and hearing process".
The US Drug Enforcement Administration hailed China's action.
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The US Commerce Department said on Wednesday that this was the latest sign of robust economic growth in the second quarter.
The UN agency noted that most Asian countries have attempted to control the production and use of plastic bags through levies and plastic bag bans. But poor enforcement has kept these policies from making a dent in plastic consumption.
The US required the companies to divest three types of pesticides as a condition for completing the deal. The companies expect to close the deal by the end of June. The transaction still needs approval from Chinese antitrust authorities.
The US Army Corps of Engineers has said it likely won't be until May that all of Puerto Rico is electrified.