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Information regarding the ADD and CVD petitions on Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products from ten countries

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The Petition - On September 5, 2024, Steel Dynamics, Inc, Nucor Corporation, United States Steel Corporation, Wheeling-Nippon Steel, Inc., and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied...more

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The First Public Meeting of the Strike Force on Unfair and Illegal Pricing: What Happened and What’s Next

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On August 1, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) virtually cohosted the first public meeting of the multiagency Strike Force on Unfair and Illegal Pricing (Strike Force), focused on antitrust...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

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New Tariffs and Metal “Melt-and-Pour” Requirements Implemented to Prevent Chinese Circumvention Through Mexico

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On July 10, 2024, the U.S. Government narrowed the tariff exclusions on imports of certain steel and aluminum articles from Mexico, citing national security concerns. These measures effectively impose new tariffs aimed at...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

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UFLPA Forced Labor Detentions by CBP - Why They Happen and What To Do

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We are seeing a steady increase in client imports being detained at port by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on grounds of alleged forced labor in the supply chain....more

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New E.U. Forced Labor Law and the Global Effort to Prevent Forced Labor in Corporate Supply Chains

On April 23, 2024, the European Parliament adopted, by an overwhelming 555-6 majority, a landmark law that will establish a sweeping and forceful regulatory regime to prohibit any products made using forced labor from being...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

What is in my Supply Chain?

April and May 2024 mark historic months when it comes to supply chain due diligence obligations for EU and non-EU companies that operate in the EU. Going forward, companies will not only be required to identify and address...more

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

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Welcome to the June 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

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EU Ratifies Pioneering Artificial Intelligence Legislation

On May 21, 2024, the European Union finalized the adoption of the groundbreaking EU Artificial Intelligence Act, a comprehensive and sector-agnostic legislation that extends globally. This 420-page Act aims to regulate the...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Final Approval of Ground-breaking EU AI Act

On 21 May 2024 the Council of the European Union (EU) announced the final approval of the landmark EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act or Act). As previously highlighted (see our December 2023 alert), the AI Act is a first...more

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In a Single Action, DHS Adds 26 Entities to the UFLPA Entity List – Importers and Textile Companies Should Expect More Supply...

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In an unprecedented, but anticipated, move last Friday, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expanded the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List with the addition of 26 new Chinese textile companies in...more

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Client Alert: The EU Regulation Banning Products Made with Forced Labour: Key Provisions to Note

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On 23 April 2024, the European Parliament approved the much-anticipated regulation banning products made with forced labour from entering the EU market (the ‘Forced Labour Ban’). The approved text builds on the provisions of...more

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April 2024 ESG Policy Update—Australia

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Australian Update - Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Enforcement Priorities for 2024-2025 - The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced its enforcement and compliance priorities for...more

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Commerce Department Issues Final Regulations to Enhance and Strengthen Trade Law Enforcement

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On March 25, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) issued a final rule designed to “improve, strengthen and enhance” its antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) regulations. The final rule largely adopts...more

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Navigating the Complexities of Forced Labor Laws: ArentFox Schiff's 2024 Guide for Global Businesses

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In the last few years, changes to the United States enforcement stance on the forced labor import ban authorized by 19 U.S.C. § 1307 and passage of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) have fundamentally changed the...more

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Congressional Committee Requests Further Enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

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In 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) heightened enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). The UFLPA established a rebuttable presumption prohibiting the importation of goods mined, produced,...more

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FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) Issues FY2023 Annual Report

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In January 2024, the Office of Compliance at the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation Research (CDER) released its Annual Report for FY2023. The Annual Report contains several useful pieces of information for drug companies and...more

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ESG Insights: 10 Things That Should Be Top of Mind 2024

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Amid new regulations, increased enforcement and litigation, and higher stakeholder scrutiny, companies will need to adopt an integrated and nuanced approach to ESG. In some ways, 2023 was a challenging year for ESG. This...more

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Forced Labor Crackdown Continues with UFLPA Entity List Expansion and Increased Congressional Oversight

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Recent measures demonstrate that the United States has maintained its commitment to enforcing the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). Specifically, the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF) recently added...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

[Webinar] Forced Labor/Slave Labor/Uyghur Labor - The latest on human rights violations and CBP enforcement - January 4th, 11:30...

Join Braumiller Law Group Senior Counsel Bruce Leeds for the second presentation in a monthly series regarding Hot Topics in International Trade Compliance Forced Labor/Slave Labor/Uyghur Labor - The latest on human rights...more

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Q&A: What does 2024 have in store for European M&A?

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There is a wealth of dry powder to spend but 2023 has seen M&A deal activity hampered by rising costs of debt, unstable markets, supply chain issues, general political uncertainty, and fear of global recession. So, what does...more

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USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin: Congress and the White House Looking to Hear from Industry Leaders. Have They Been Effective?...

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On July 1, 2020, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) was implemented. A clear and significant negotiation objective was to position the North American vehicle and parts industries with a competitive advantage in...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Leveraging the International Labor Organization’s Forced-Labor Indicators to Eradicate Forced Labor from Supply Chains

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The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) prioritizes enforcing rules against the use of forced labor and human trafficking. The CBP’s ramped-up enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) is...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - November 2023 - Latest Developments with The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and New...

Introduction In recent years, the global spotlight has illuminated the grave concerns surrounding human rights violations within China’s Xinjiang region, particularly those impacting the Uyghur population. The Uyghur Forced...more

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