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2013: How Will China's Economy Affect American Businesses?

While many countries today would envy a 7.4 percent economic expansion rate, for China, the world’s second largest economy and the United States' second largest trade partner, that number suggests the lowest economic growth...more

New Children’s Product Testing and Certification Rule Set to Impact Manufacturers and Importers on February 8

On February 8, 2013, manufacturers and importers of children’s products (a consumer product designed or intended primarily for children 12 years of age or younger) will be required to follow certain testing and certification...more

Stainless Steel Sinks Industry Sees Benefits Of Relief From Unfair Imports From China By Brian McGill

Significant preliminary antidumping (“AD”) duties were imposed on imports of drawn stainless steel sinks from China on September 27, 2012, with cash deposit rates ranging from 54.25 percent to 76.53 percent. These margins had...more

Medical Devices To Be Taxed: Manufacturers and Importers Be Prepared

Beginning January 1, 2013, manufacturers, producers, and importers of medical devices must report and pay a 2.3% excise tax on the sales price of taxable medical device pursuant to Section 4191 of the Internal Revenue Code...more