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South Africa is apprehensive about striking a new trade deal with the US and would rather maintain existing relations with the world’s largest economy, the…

The expectation that V.I. Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett will join the powerful U.S. House of Representatives’ Ways and Means Committee is being viewed as not only historic but an opportunity for the Virgin Islands to have a much-needed voice for economic development at the highest level. As the first member of a territory to join the exclusive tax-writing committee, Plaskett said she intends to “vigilantly watch” for scurrilous tax policy and proposals that in previous years led to industries and businesses leaving the territories for better opportunities. Instead, Plask...

The 45-year-old Ms Tai, the chief trade counsel on the House of Representatives' Ways and Means Committee, worked for the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) from 2007 to 2014. During this time, she rose to become the chief trade enforcer against unfair trade practices by China from 2011 to 2014, roping in trade partners to successfully bring cases against China in the World Trade Organisation. "She understands that we need to be more strategic in how we trade - in a way that makes us all stronger and leaves no one behind," said Mr Biden, adding that Ms Tai will work closely with hi...

The Straits Times She also has ability to navigate domestic politics and garner bipartisan support, say experts Ms Katherine Tai, President-elect Joe Biden's nominee for the post of US Trade Representative, speaking at the Queen Theatre in Delaware on Friday, after being introduced by him. If confirmed by the Senate, Ms Tai - whose parents were born in mainland China and grew up in Taiwan before moving to the US as graduate students - will be the first Asian American in the post. PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE PublishedDec 13, 2020, 5:00 am SGT https://str.sg/JaM7 They can read the article in fu...