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UK accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

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The UK has now signed its accession protocol to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). This is almost the final stage in the UK’s accession to the CPTPP, with only UK and...more

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UK Government Sued Over Inadequate Assessment of Environmental Impacts of the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement

In May 2023, Global Feedback, an environmental advocacy group based in the UK and the Netherlands, announced that it had filed legal proceedings against the UK government, claiming that it failed to adequately assess the...more

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United Kingdom's Separate FTAs with Australia and New Zealand Enter into Force; UK CPTPP Membership on Track

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The United Kingdom's free trade agreements (FTAs) with Australia and New Zealand entered into force on May 31, 2023. As a significant milestone in the UK's post-Brexit future, these FTAs are the first two independently...more

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The UK joins the CPTPP: the UK’s “tilt to Asia” takes further life

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The UK announced on the 31 March 2023 that it had reached an agreement to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (the CPTPP). The CPTPP is a free trade agreement (FTA) with 11 members...more

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The Windsor Framework: Towards stability in UK-EU trade

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The proposed Windsor Framework revising the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland will, if implemented, solve some of the problems inherent in the operation of the Protocol and introduce collaborative processes for resolving...more

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Canada Introduces Legislation to Combat Modern Slavery in Supply Chains

Canada is considering implementing new laws regarding supply-chain due diligence and other obligations relating to forced labour and child labour. In late 2021, Canadian Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne introduced Bill S-211, An...more

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UK and EU Impose Further Ukraine-Related Sanctions on Russia and Belarus

Since the publication of our 9 March 2022 client alert, the US, UK and EU and other allied nations have imposed additional sanctions and export controls on key elements of the Russian economy. This client alert summarizes the...more

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United States to Replace Section 232 Tariff on UK Steel with Tariff-Rate Quota; UK to Eliminate Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods

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On March 22, 2022, the United States announced that it will replace its Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum from the United Kingdom (UK) with tariff-rate quotas (TRQ) that will allow "historically-based sustainable...more

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The United States and the United Kingdom Agree to Cessation of Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

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On March 22, 2022, the United States and the United Kingdom announced in a joint statement that the U.S. will halt Section 232 tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum from the U.K, effective June 1, 2022, and that the U.K....more

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War. What Is It Good For? Absolutely Nothing in the Supply Chain

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Edwin Starr’s song, “War,” said it best. As the first land war touching Europe in decades, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is what many are calling the start of WWIII—let’s hope not. Starr’s song lyrics lament the many,...more

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[Webinar] US/UK Trade Relations – One Year Into the Biden Administration - January 25th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

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In this session, Simmons’ and Wiley’s international trade and national security attorneys discuss the current trade relations between the United States and the United Kingdom, one year into the Biden Administration. They’ll...more

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US Relaxes Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum from Europe, Looking Next to UK and Japan

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On October 31, 2021, at the Group of 20 (G20) Summit, the United States and European Union announced an interim agreement to relax the Trump-era worldwide Section 232 tariffs on European steel and aluminum articles and...more

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UK Gas Regulation: New Arrangements for Conditional NTS Capacity Charge Discount

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Until 30 September 2020, the Optional Commodity Charge (OCC) was available to gas shippers shipping quantities of gas over short distances (from NTS Entry points to large sites located nearby). The economic rationale for the...more

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Small Steps on Big Issues: Recent Developments in the U.S.-UK Trade Relationship

The trade relationship between the U.S. and UK is an economically and historically important one for both nations. While the two nations recommitted to their longstanding alliance at the recent G7 summit, a number of...more

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USTR Announces And Immediately Suspends Section 301 DSTs Tariffs Against Austria, India, Italy, Spain, Turkey, And UK

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The United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) Katherine Tai announced 25% additional tariffs on approximately $2 billion worth of imported goods from Austria, India, Italy, Spain, Turkey, and the United Kingdom (“UK”),...more

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USTR Proposes Increased Duties On Variety Of Products; Companies Can Seek Relief

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On March 31, 2021, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) published a notice seeking comments regarding proposed duties on imported goods from Austria, India, Italy, Spain, Turkey, and the United Kingdom (UK). The...more

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March 2021 Trade Law Update

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In Husch Blackwell’s March 2021 Trade Law Newsletter, you’ll learn about the following updates in international trade and supply chain law: •USTR announced the continuation of certain Section 301 digital services taxes...more

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USTR Tai Takes Control of Trump Tariffs: Some Section 301 Tariffs Suspended and Others May Be Implemented on Six Countries With...

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USTR is soliciting comments and has scheduled hearings regarding the potential imposition of Section 301 tariffs of up to 25% in response to the Digital Services Tax adopted by Austria, India, Italy, Spain, Turkey, and the...more

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U.S. Agrees to Temporarily Suspend Tariffs On UK And EU Goods In Large Civil Aircraft Dispute

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In a joint statement released by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”), the U.S. and European Union (“EU”) have agreed to temporarily suspend the additional tariffs from the Large Civil Aircraft...more

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Trade Matters-Lowenstein Sandler's Global Trade & Policy Newsletter - March 2021

Welcome to the inaugural edition of Lowenstein Sandler’s Trade Matters. Each month, we will cover important developments related to international trade law and compliance. We look forward to a continuing dialogue with our...more

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USTR Suspends Tariffs on Certain French Luxury Goods: A Potential Shift in Trade Talks

Key Takeaways: • Threatened 25% tariffs on French luxury goods are suspended. • USTR is still looking at tariffs in retaliation for taxes on U.S. global tech companies. • Biden’s new USTR will face immense pressure to...more

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BREXIT: Update of the UK-Mexico Trade Continuity Agreement

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In relation to our recent insights Brexit: Mexico and the United Kingdom sign Trade Continuity Agreement and Brexit: A First Look at UK-Mexico Trade Continuity Agreement's Relevant Issues, the Governments of Mexico and the...more

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Brexit certainty at last? An overview of the new EU-UK trading relationship

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Following months of protracted negotiations and coming four and a half years after the UK voted to leave the EU, 24 December 2020 saw the EU and UK finally agree the shape of their future relationship. While the Trade and...more

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Brexit’s Exit: The Beginning of the End or the End of the Beginning?

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Four and One-Half Years! January 1, 2021 … at last … at long last as some might celebrate… or, as others might lament, a day which should have never come. Brexit is finally arriving. Four and one-half years have passed...more

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The UK-EU trade deal: What you need to know

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On Christmas Eve, the United Kingdom and European Union finally agreed a trade deal – the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) – which will define the post-Brexit trading relationship between the European Union and United...more

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