The US Chamber of Commerce, the world's largest trade federation that represents more than 3 million businesses, showed strong opposition to US President Donald Trump's reported plan to impose tariffs on China last week, as it will affect the livelihoods of the US consumers, businesses, farmers and ranchers.
The US memorandum is based on a Section 301 investigation into alleged Chinese intellectual property and technology transfer practices that was launched by the Trump administration in August 2017.
The United States stands out with the highest caseload and death toll in the world, with 6,115,030 infections and 185,752 deaths, accounting for more than one fifth of the global death toll. Brazil follows with 3,997,865 cases and 123,780 deaths.
The US accounted for 25 percent of the total applications, while Germany made up of 15 percent and Japan took 12 percent. China accounted for 7 percent.
The UNCTAD said that prospects for the full year's FDI flows remain in line with earlier projections of a 5-10 percent increase. The rebound of flows in developed economies is likely to hold. Developing countries are expected to remain stable, with growth centering on Southeast Asia.
The United States reported 2,488 COVID-19 cases as of Saturday noon with at least 51 deaths, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University.
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The US initiated a Section 301 investigation into China's intellectual policy and practice last August.
The US Department of Commerce Friday recommended President Donald Trump restrict imports of steel and aluminum products by imposing steep tariffs, citing national security concerns.
The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised short-term interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, its second rate hike this year and the seventh since late 2015.
The US, meanwhile, is also busy arguing with traditional allies such as the European Union, Canada and Mexico in a separate dispute over steel and aluminum.