Thursday, May 6, 2021 Trade officials in the United States (US) focused this week on increasing global access to COVID-19 vaccines, while the European Union (EU) moved forward with legal action against AstraZeneca. With COVID-19 mutants contributing to the significantly increased infections in India, the US imposed travel restrictions on individuals traveling from that country, effective Tuesday, 4 May, at 12:01 EDT. The United Kingdom (UK) hosted the Group of Seven (G7) Digital and Technology Ministerial this week. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will participate in the G7 Foreign and Development Ministers Meeting early next week in London, before travelling next to Ukraine (5-6 May) to “reaffirm unwavering U.S. support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russia’s ongoing aggression.” The US Government will also focus on overseas digital services tax proposals next week. Meanwhile, the UK unveiled its new Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regime this week, while the European Parliament ratified the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement.