US Treasury Secretary Visits Ellicott Dredges
U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, together with U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin (D- Md.), visited Ellicott Dredges March 9 at the company’s Baltimore plant for a discussion about U.S. export policies, the U.S. Government financing entity Eximbank and infrastructure investment programs. Lew met with senior management from Ellicott including, as well with shop floor employees assembling Ellicott dredges. The Secretary chose Ellicott for its century plus of leadership in dredge design and manufacturing and involvement in engineering projects around the world…
Maritime Disputes Headline U.S.-China Talks
The U.S. pressed China to implement structural reforms in its exchange rate and to modify its "aggressive behaviour" in disputed waters during a preliminary round of bilateral talks, senior U.S. officials said. The United States, led by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, will also push China this week to resume cooperation on fighting cyber espionage and return to dialogue on internet issues, a senior U.S. official said. The two-day annual Strategic and Economic Dialogue kicks off officially on Wednesday.
Hints Of Possible Deal On Ukraine Gas Emerge At G20
emerged at a meeting of G20 finance chiefs this week that a deal in which Moscow eases its stance might be in the works. sidelines. for gas and said it awaits $2.2 billion in unpaid bills. Ukraine if payments don't start coming, but between the now-standard lines he signalled some room for maneuver. "We do not want to escalate tensions with Ukraine. journalists when asked about the gas dispute. "But it requires a decision of the Ukrainian authorities, support of the European Union colleagues. down and discuss this issue. States were bearing fruit. U.S. international efforts to ensure a free flow of energy and trade. territory. Their bosses, President Vladimir Putin and Chancellor Angela Merkel, on Friday signalled a need for a common approach. supplies.
