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NIHC Board Chairman Patrick Atagi Named to USDA's Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee on Tobacco, Cotton and Peanuts

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Friday, January 15, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Chairman of the Board of the National Industrial Hemp Council Patrick Atagi was appointed today to the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee (ATAC) for Trade in Tobacco, Cotton and Peanuts by United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and United States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Chairman of the Board of the National Industrial Hemp Council Patrick Atagi was appointed today to the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee (ATAC) for Trade in Tobacco, Cotton and Peanuts by United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and United States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer.
  • "It's an honor to be asked to serve and I look forward to representing the hemp industry."
  • Members of the six Agricultural Technical Advisory Committees (ATACs) provide technical advice and guidance from the perspective of their specific product sectors.
  • This makes the second NIHC board member to be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture and the USTR to the ATAC.

USW Alerts Trump Administration to Plight of Mexican Labor Activist Susana Prieto Terrazas

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --United Steelworkers (USW) International President Tom Conway today sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia, and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stating concerns about the treatment of independent trade union lawyer and attorney Susana Prieto Terrazas.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --United Steelworkers (USW) International President Tom Conway today sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia, and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stating concerns about the treatment of independent trade union lawyer and attorney Susana Prieto Terrazas.
  • Prieto, an outspoken advocate for labor rights, was jailed in June and has now been ordered to attend court hearings this week where it is likely that she will again be detained and incarcerated.
  • The letter further expresses alarm that Prieto's treatment undermines the Mexican labor law reforms spelled out in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and urges the administration to convey these concerns to the Mexican authorities.
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China-US 'decoupling' not a realistic option

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Thursday, July 23, 2020
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He even renewed his threat that the US "certainly does maintain a policy option of a complete decoupling from China,"after Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told Congress he did not see decoupling the two economies as a viable option.

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  • He even renewed his threat that the US "certainly does maintain a policy option of a complete decoupling from China,"after Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told Congress he did not see decoupling the two economies as a viable option.
  • On July 14, Trump also stated that he's "not interested"in engaging in a second round of trade talks with China.
  • China-US economic decoupling is not a realistic option.
  • With a population of 1.4 billion, and 400 million middle-class consumers, there is still huge potential in the Chinese market.

American Battlefield Trust Joins Forces With Ancestry® And Fold3® To Help Researchers Uncover Stories Of Valor In Their Family Trees

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Thursday, April 9, 2020
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Now, they are joining forces with the American Battlefield Trust so that users can find the veterans in their family's past and learn about their combat experience's impact on the generations who followed.

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  • Now, they are joining forces with the American Battlefield Trust so that users can find the veterans in their family's past and learn about their combat experience's impact on the generations who followed.
  • "The American Battlefield Trust is thrilled to work with Ancestry and Fold3 to help enrich the research being conducted by genealogists, both professional and amateur, around the world," said Trust President Jim Lighthizer.
  • The American Battlefield Trust is dedicated to preserving America's hallowed battlegrounds and educating thepublic about what happened there and why it matters today.
  • The nonprofit, nonpartisan organization hasprotected more than 52,000 acres associated with the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War.

Financialbuzz.com: 'Market Recap' Week Ending October 11th, 2019

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Friday, October 11, 2019
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Vice-Premier He will also meet with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin in Washington.

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  • Vice-Premier He will also meet with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin in Washington.
  • "At this point, the market would be satisfied with the continuation of talks as long as tariffs do not increase next week.
  • Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE: DAL) reported its financial results for the September quarter of fiscal 2019 on Thursday.
  • Tritton will also join as a member of the Board of Directors, which will be effective on November 4th, 2019.

Financialbuzz.com: 'Market Recap' Week Ending October 11th, 2019

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Friday, October 11, 2019
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Vice-Premier He will also meet with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin in Washington.

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  • Vice-Premier He will also meet with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin in Washington.
  • "At this point, the market would be satisfied with the continuation of talks as long as tariffs do not increase next week.
  • Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE: DAL) reported its financial results for the September quarter of fiscal 2019 on Thursday.
  • Tritton will also join as a member of the Board of Directors, which will be effective on November 4th, 2019.

Hoffa: China Needs To Make Real Changes To Fix Trade Inequities With U.S.

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Tuesday, December 4, 2018
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Credit is also due specifically to U.S Trade Administrator Robert Lighthizer and his staff who have been doing the complicated work of balancing various trade matters.

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  • Credit is also due specifically to U.S Trade Administrator Robert Lighthizer and his staff who have been doing the complicated work of balancing various trade matters.
  • The U.S. needs a clear vision and must enter this process with open eyes on China revamping its trade practices.
  • "The U.S. endured a $375 billion trade deficit with China last year.
  • The USTR must stand up to China and its threats on trade.

Highlights - State of play of EU–US trade talks - exchange of views - Committee on International Trade

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Thursday, November 15, 2018
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INTA Members will be briefed by Mr Igancio Bercero, Director, DG Trade in the European Commission, on the outcome of the trade talks between EU trade chief, Ms Cecilia Malmstrm and her U.S. counterpart Mr Robert Lighthizer, who recently met in Washington to advance scoping talks for a future trade deal.

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INTA Members will be briefed by Mr Igancio Bercero, Director, DG Trade in the European Commission, on the outcome of the trade talks between EU trade chief, Ms Cecilia Malmstrm and her U.S. counterpart Mr Robert Lighthizer, who recently met in Washington to advance scoping talks for a future trade deal.

One Media Law's Keith Mahar Alleges to US Trade Representative That Canada Has Unfairly Exploited the Cultural Industries Exemption in NAFTA

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Friday, August 31, 2018
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CANBERRA, Australia, Aug. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Former Canadian broadcasting insider Keith Mahar has provided information to the U.S. Trade representative alleging that Canada has taken unfair advantage of the cultural industries exemption in the North American Free Trade Agreement for more than two decades.

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  • CANBERRA, Australia, Aug. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Former Canadian broadcasting insider Keith Mahar has provided information to the U.S. Trade representative alleging that Canada has taken unfair advantage of the cultural industries exemption in the North American Free Trade Agreement for more than two decades.
  • A copy of the submission is available at One Media Law's website, www.onemedialaw.com .
  • The submission by Mahar to Robert Lighthizer addresses a company subsidy scheme that is presently embedded in the Canada Media Fund, a government-industry partnership that will distribute C$352 million in subsidies to Canadian television and digital media companies during the current program year.
  • "Canadians have been required without their knowledge to subsidize private companies to produce television programming, including television programs without any cultural benefit to Canada that have competed unfairly against American companies in the U.S. and international markets," alleges Mahar.

American Battlefield Trust Hosts National Teacher Institute at Historic Valley Forge

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Monday, July 9, 2018
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VALLEY FORGE, Pa., July 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Some 200 K-12 educators will convene for the American Battlefield Trust's annual National Teacher Institute , a career development conference July 12-15 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.

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  • VALLEY FORGE, Pa., July 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Some 200 K-12 educators will convene for the American Battlefield Trust's annual National Teacher Institute , a career development conference July 12-15 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.
  • "The American Battlefield Trust believes passionately in the power of teachers to inspire the students," Trust president James Lighthizer said.
  • The Valley Forge Teacher Institute follows the Trust's selection by the U.S. Department of the Interior as the national nonprofit leader for the 250th commemoration of the founding of the United States.
  • The American Battlefield Trust is dedicated to preserving America's hallowed battlegrounds and educating the public about what happened there and why it matters today.