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As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns: September 2024

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Welcome to the September 2024 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and...more

Morgan Lewis

China Boosts Regulatory Framework for Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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In recent years, China has introduced significant changes to its Drug Administration Law and corresponding legislation, including the nationwide Market Authorization Holder (MAH) system. These reforms aim to boost foreign...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

US Presidential Elections 2024—What is at Stake for Swiss Companies and Investors?

The November U.S. Presidential electoral campaign is in full swing. Since President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid and Vice President Kamala Harris secured the Democratic Party nomination, polls now show a tight race...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

BIOSECURE Act: Anticipated Movement, Key Provisions, and Likely Impact

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Last night, the House of Representatives passed the BIOSECURE Act (BIOSECURE or the Act) by a bipartisan vote of 306 to 81.  The BIOSECURE Act prohibits federal agencies from procuring or obtaining any biotechnology...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Le gouvernement du Canada impose de nouveaux tarifs douaniers sur les véhicules électriques et les produits d’acier chinois

Aperçu - Le 26 août 2024, le gouvernement du Canada (le « gouvernement ») a annoncé d’importantes mesures ayant une incidence sur les importations de produits chinois. Ces mesures comprennent les suivantes...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Canada Introduces New Tariffs on Chinese EVs and Steel Products

Overview - On August 26, 2024, the Canadian government announced significant measures impacting importations of Chinese goods. In particular, the government announced the following...more

A&O Shearman

Sanctions and export controls expand further - Update

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In October, the U.S. Commerce Department unveiled new rules to tighten further a sweeping set of export controls first introduced a year previously, reducing the types of semiconductor manufacturing equipment and advanced...more

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Forced Labor Questionnaires: Another Helpful Hint

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In February 2024, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) began taking a new approach to Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) enforcement—questionnaires. Once again, the solar industry is among the first targets, vanguards...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Using Global Patent Trends in Smart Manufacturing to Develop an Informed and Effective IP Strategy 

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In today’s global economy, product research and development (R&D) has historically been concentrated in the U.S. and China. However, these efforts are beginning to decentralize and spread into new regions, such as Japan and...more

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Tariffs and Trade

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“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” – George Santayana. As an example of this I present to you the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930. If you are not familiar with this, it is worth taking a moment...more

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DHS’ Second UFLPA Strategy Update: Aluminum, PVC, and Seafood Enter the UFLPA’s Purview for Scrutiny and Enforcement

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Since the inception of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), importers globally have started to become acutely aware of potential forced labor risks hidden beneath intricate supply chains....more

Morgan Lewis - Tech & Sourcing

Navigating Key Supply Chain Issues in the Automotive Industry

There are many issues for companies to address when contracting for the manufacture and supply of automotive industry products. In this blog post, we highlight several of these key considerations....more

Bennett Jones LLP

Canada Announces 30-Day Consultation on Measures to Address China's Trade Practices Related to Electric Vehicles

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On July 2, 2024, Canada will initiate a 30-day consultation period on potential policy responses to China’s rapid rise as the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicles (EVs). Canada alleges that unfair trade practices...more

Dickinson Wright

Plugged In: An EV Newsletter Vol. 2 , No. 6

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Welcome to the June, 2024 edition of Plugged In. I am filling in this month for our editor, Heather Frayre, during her well-earned vacation. This month we focus on the U.S. and China relationship as North America’s EV...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Navigating the Solarscape: Our Handy Solar Tariffs Cheat Sheet

The solar industry is starting to get whiplash. Over the past year in particular, the industry has experienced a whirlwind of regulatory changes making solar tariffs some of the most complex tariffs in all of U.S. importing...more

Akerman LLP

Section 301 Tariffs Update

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Following last week’s announcement concerning the U.S. Trade Representative’s proposal to add or increase Section 301 ad valorem rates of duty for certain products of China, on May 22, 2024, the USTR issued its highly...more

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USTR Releases Section 301 Tariff Specifics and Electric Vehicles Will Be Impacted | 美国贸易办公室发布301条款关税细节;电动汽车将受到影响

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The USTR released more specifics regarding the proposed increase in tariffs on “key sectors.”  The most recent announcement clarifies the actual products impacted, the timing of such tariffs, and an exclusion process for a...more

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USTR Issues Details of the Proposed Section 301 China Tariff Increases, Seeking Public Input

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On May 22, 2024, the United States Trade Representative ("USTR") unveiled the details of the proposed increases in Section 301 tariffs on imports from China. If adopted, the action would raise tariffs on solar power products,...more

Alston & Bird

Biden Administration to Increase Tariffs on Chinese Imports in Strategic Sectors

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The Biden Administration is increasing Section 301 tariffs on a wide range of Chinese imports for “strategic sectors.” Our International Trade & Regulatory Group examines the plan....more

Foley Hoag LLP

Biden Administration to Increase Tariffs on Chinese Goods Including Those Related to the Clean Energy Sector

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On May 14, 2024, President Biden announced that he is directing his Trade Representative to increase tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 on a wide range of Chinese goods, which will significantly impact U.S....more

Baker Donelson

Section 301 Review Raises Tariffs in Key Sectors, Keeps Existing Tariffs, and Increases Enforcement

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The Biden administration announced that it will increase tariffs in key product areas, largely focusing on electric vehicles, batteries, solar cells, and supporting industries. This increase in tariffs results from the U.S....more

Dickinson Wright

Plugged In: An EV Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 5

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Editor’s Note - Welcome to the May 2024 edition of Plugged In!  This month, we delve into the nuanced developments shaping the future of EVs, from strategic challenges to investment trends....more

Pillsbury - Global Trade & Sanctions Law

USTR Issues Long Awaited Report on the 4-Year Review of the Section 301 Tariffs

On May 14, 2024, the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) published the Four-Year Review of Actions Taken in the Section 301 Investigation (“Report”), which addresses the four-year review of China-related tariffs under Section...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

The Sky’s the Limit – Yet More Section 301 Tariffs on China

The White House at 5 am Tuesday morning in DC released its decision on the new section 301 tariffs. There is a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs effective this year (which is in addition to the usual 2.5% import duty on cars)....more

Linda Liu & Partners

How Do Trademark Registrants for OEM Production Respond to Cancellation based on Non-use for 3 Consecutive Years?

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In recent years, the number of cancellations based on non-use of trademarks for 3 consecutive years has increased year by year. When submitting use evidence to the CNIPA in response to the cancellation, there is a situation...more

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