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Hot Topics in International Trade - August 2023- Compliance Issues in Government “Buy America” Solicitations

This article discusses compliance “Buy America” provisions in federal procurement laws and how the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) implement some of those commitments in government contracts. It also outlines the...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Deadline Approaching for Submitting Comments on FHWA’s Review of Longstanding Buy America Waiver for “Manufactured Products”

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WHAT: The period for submitting comments on the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) review of its longstanding waiver of Buy America requirements for “manufactured products,” which was originally set to close on April 17,...more

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Tips for Managing Supply Chain Trade Issues in 2021

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The effect of global trade policies on companies’ supply chains cannot be overstated. Notwithstanding the current port delays, businesses are suffering from increasing production costs, access to efficient labor and...more

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Biden Administration Issues Proposed Rule to Increase Domestic Content Requirements Under Buy American Act

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On July 30, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) published a proposed rule that would increase domestic content requirements for federal government procurements that are subject to the Buy American Act...more

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Made In America – Or Is It?

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The United States Government is the largest single purchaser of goods and services in the world, spending over $550 Billion dollars a year. It has long been the policy of the United States to purchase buy American. Indeed,...more

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Biden Administration Issues Executive Order on Made in America Laws

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President Joe Biden signed on Jan. 25, 2021, executive order (EO) "Ensuring the Future Is Made in All of America by All of America's Workers," that directs a process for updating domestic preferences. This EO builds upon a...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

“Buy American” Updates: Trump’s Executive Orders, Government Reports, and Other Updates

Few phrases sum up the Trump administration’s policy goals better than “Buy American.” We hear it in advertising; we hear it in the State of the Union; and we find it littered throughout government buying priorities. Here is...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Trump Administration: 2017 Recap and 2018 Outlook

On January 20, 2017, businessman Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States following a contentious and unconventional 2016 presidential election. Republicans also successfully maintained control...more

King & Spalding

Trade & Manufacturing Alert - May 2017

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Public Comments And Hearing Regarding Administration Report On Significant Trade Deficits - On April 17, 2017, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International...more

Pillsbury - Global Trade & Sanctions Law

“Buy American, Hire American”—From Rhetoric to Regulation

“We will follow two simple rules: buy American and hire American.” While world leaders are pondering what these words from President Trump’s Inaugural Address mean for international trade, a different question looms for U.S....more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

"Buy American, Hire American"—From Rhetoric to Regulation

“We will follow two simple rules: buy American and hire American.” While world leaders are pondering what these words from President Trump’s Inaugural Address mean for international trade, a different question looms for U.S....more

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¿Qué Podría Ocurrir con la Relación Comercial Bilateral México-Estados Unidos Después de las Elecciones?

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Los resultados electorales de esta semana en los Estados Unidos requieren de un análisis serio sobre las consecuencias que pudieran llegar a tener las declaraciones realizadas durante la campaña por el nuevo Presidente electo...more

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What Might Be Next for U.S.-Mexico Bilateral Trade After the Election?

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This week's electoral results in the United States require a serious analysis of the consequences due to some of the statements made by new President-Elect Donald Trump during the campaign, which could impact trade and...more

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Buy America Is Even More Complicated Than You Thought

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As you already know, the "Buy America" Act (BAA), 41 U.S.C. §8303 and 48 C.F.R. §25.100-206, requires, in general, use of materials produced in the United States on federal construction projects. Failure to comply with this...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

"Buy American" Compliance Tips

1. There is no single “Buy American” requirement – there are numerous statutes with differing requirements. Make sure you know which one applies....more

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