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China imposes exit bans on U.S. Department of Commerce employee and a Wells Fargo banker

Cs news8 months ago09 mins

A U.S. Department of Commerce employee has been restricted from leaving China by authorities in Beijing, a State Department spokesperson told CBS News on Monday. The unidentified government employee’s restricted travel was confirmed as Beijing revealed new information about a U.S.-based Wells Fargo banker who has also been subjected to an exit ban. “We can…

U.S. imposes 17% duty on fresh Mexican tomatoes | Local News

Cs news9 months ago9 months ago04 mins

The U.S. government said Monday it is placing a 17% duty on most fresh Mexican tomatoes after negotiations ended without an agreement to avert the tariff. Proponents said the import tax will help rebuild the shrinking U.S. tomato industry and ensure that produce eaten in the U.S. is also grown there. Mexico currently supplies around…