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The president-elect and vice president-elect with their spouses, Jill Biden, far left, and Doug Emhoff, far right.

Government and Trade

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Win Election — and Social

The running mates become the president-elect and vice president-elect; social media goes into overdrive and Biden goes into planning mode. 

BBC Russian November 7, 2020Adriana Lee

The presidential podium and seal are set before President Donald Trump speaks at an event to sign executive orders on lowering drug prices, in the South Court Auditorium in the White House complex, Friday, July 24, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Government and Trade

Could Election Outcome Change Fashion’s Tariff Outlook?

No matter how the election goes, U.S. fashion businesses may still be facing tariffs — and a potentially escalating trade war.

BBC Russian November 3, 2020Tara Donaldson

Donald Trump Visits Louis Vuitton Factory in Texas

Government and Trade

Tough Times Ahead for Europeans Looking to Do Business With U.S.

The next U.S. president, whoever he is, will likely prioritize domestic issues over foreign policy and trade, and that’s bad news for the U.K. and Continental Europe.

BBC Russian November 2, 2020Samantha Conti

Non-essential stores remain shuttered in France.

Government and Trade

Small French Retailers Decry Closures During Lockdown

Shuttered store owners want to reopen immediately and say e-tailers, which remain operational, have an unfair advantage.

BBC Russian November 1, 2020Jennifer Weil

Coronavirus Outbreak: London Retail Remains Open

Government and Trade

England Set for Lockdown 2.0, a One-month Freeze on Retail and Restaurants

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the country’s medical advisers broadcast the news live from No. 11 Downing Street.

BBC Russian October 31, 2020Samantha Conti

A French policeman stands guard near the scene of the knife attack at the Notre Dame church in Nice, France.

Government and Trade

France on Edge After New Terror Attack, Hours Before Lockdown

Three people were killed Thursday morning in the southern city of Nice, two inside the Notre Dame basilica.

BBC Russian October 29, 2020Jennifer Weil

The Eiffel Tower.

Government and Trade

France Poised to Lock Down Again

The country, facing a surge in coronavirus cases, will shut down non-essential stores, among other measures.

BBC Russian October 28, 2020Jennifer Weil

A list of French brands on Twitter.

Government and Trade

Calls to Boycott French Products in Islamic World Amplify

Turkey’s president on Monday called for Turks to boycott goods from France.

BBC Russian October 26, 2020Jennifer Weil

A list of French products to boycott on Twitter.

Government and Trade

Calls Mount in Islamic World to Boycott French Products

There has been a backlash to French President Emmanuel Macron’s vow that France “will not give up on caricatures, drawings,” while defending secular values.

BBC Russian October 25, 2020Jennifer Weil

cotton field

Government and Trade

Better Cotton Initiative Stops Xinjiang Field Activity

The sustainability-minded BCI said the allegations of forced labor have made for an “increasingly untenable operating environment.”

BBC Russian October 21, 2020Evan Clark

Los Angeles Retail Reopening amid COVID-19 Pandemic - 28 May 2020

Government and Trade

L.A. Stuck in Strict COVID-19 Measures as California Starts Loosening

Personal-care services are now open statewide, but too many COVID-19 cases in L.A. continue to have the area’s businesses restricted.

BBC Russian October 20, 2020Kali Hays

Government and Trade

Trade of Made in Italy Counterfeit Goods Said to Be Worth 5.2B Euros

The issue is highlighted by Confindustria Moda and Italy’s government as part of the fifth Anti-Counterfeiting Week.

BBC Russian October 20, 2020Martino Carrera

This is how a street in central Milan looked like on a sunny Saturday afternoon.

Government and Trade

Italian Government Takes New Steps in COVID-19 Fight

A new stimulus package of 39 billion euros has also been approved to fuel an economic rebound and companies, such as YNAP, are beginning to roll out their own new measures.

BBC Russian October 19, 2020Luisa Zargani

Nike counterfeits

Government and Trade

Trump Pushes for Tighter Sanctions of Counterfeits Sold Online

E-commerce sites that offer third-party selling, such as Amazon and eBay, could face fines and more regulations if approved.

BBC Russian October 14, 2020Kellie Ell

uyghurs walking in KASHGAR, CHINA

Government and Trade

Fashion’s Forced Labor Test in Xinjiang

The apparel industry faces supply chain challenges as it confronts human rights crisis.

BBC Russian October 6, 2020Evan Clark

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