Husch Blackwell's fifth-annual international trade law year-in-review report provides a detailed look at what transpired in international trade law during 2023 and takes a peek at how the coming year might develop.
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12/29/2023
/ Anti-Dumping Duty ,
China ,
Countervailing Duties ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Export Controls ,
Exports ,
Forced Labor ,
Imports ,
Russia ,
Semiconductors ,
Supply Chain ,
Technology ,
Trade Remedies ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
US Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
We are pleased to announce that Husch Blackwell has published its inaugural “Legal Insights for Manufacturing” report, which provides a look ahead to 2023 and explores the key trends and issues that will shape the coming year...more
2/13/2023
/ Acquisitions ,
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) ,
Contract Lifecycle Management ,
Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Misconduct ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Manufacturers ,
National Association of Manufacturers ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Private Equity ,
Supply Chain ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
Unions ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wage-Fixing
We are pleased to announce that our team’s fourth-annual international trade law year-in-review report was published just before the New Year. In it, we take a detailed look at how 2022 played out and explore how 2023 might...more
1/9/2023
/ Anti-Dumping Duty ,
Cease and Desist Orders ,
China ,
Countervailing Duties ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Export Controls ,
Forced Labor ,
Imports ,
International Trade Commission (ITC) ,
Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) ,
NVOCCs ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Patent Trial and Appeal Board ,
Russia ,
Section 337 ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Remedies ,
US Trade Policies ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) ,
Virtual Currency
Husch Blackwell’s third-annual international trade law year-in-review report provides a detailed look at how 2021 played out and takes a peek at how 2022 might develop. As companies begin to strategize on what a second year...more
1/4/2022
/ Anti-Dumping Duty ,
China ,
Countervailing Duties ,
Court of International Trade ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Digital Currency ,
Export Controls ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Free Trade Agreements ,
Imports ,
International Trade ,
NAFTA ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Patent Trial and Appeal Board ,
Section 301 ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Policy ,
Trade Promotion Authority ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ,
US-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC)
On December 24, 2020, the United Kingdom (“UK”) and European Union (“EU”) agreed on a Trade and Cooperation Agreement to facilitate free trade between the UK and EU following the UK’s official exit from the EU on January 2,...more
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) announced on September 30, 2020 that it was extending the duty exemptions for only 9 of the 96 products on List 1 and only 28 out of the 113 products on List 2 of the...more
On October 1, 2020, Commerce announced in the Federal Register the opportunity to request an annual administrative review for products that are currently subject to antidumping and countervailing duties. In addition to...more
On September 1, 2020 the Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”), Department of Agriculture, and Department of Commerce issued a 32-page report outlining the Trump Administration’s plan to address increased...more
A federal judge from the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted TikTok’s motion for preliminary injunction, resulting in a nationwide temporary suspension of an order from the U.S. Department of Commerce...more
Entering October Term 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court had never reviewed a Section 337 investigation. However, some court-watchers thought that Comcast Corporation v. International Trade Commission might have the right...more
The U.S. International Trade Commission, a quasi-judicial federal agency that administers U.S. trade remedy laws, has announced new leadership. President Trump designated Jason E. Kearns as Chairman and Randolph J. Stayin as...more
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has impacted almost every aspect of law and public policy, and trade has certainly been no exception. Given that the supply chains for many critical medical supplies and forms of personal...more
The United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) released a fact sheet that outlines exemptions, exceptions, and authorizations for humanitarian assistance and trade under the sanctions...more
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) announced in CSMS #42364745, issued April 14, 2020, that due to the high volume of inquiries the agency is migrating from its COVID-19 Relief Imports email address to the COVID-19...more
On July 10, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) announced that it had opened an investigation directed at the Government of France under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The announcement came as the...more
On October 11, 2018, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced that it is initiating antidumping duty investigations on Refillable Stainless Steel Kegs from Germany, Mexico, and the People’s Republic of China and...more
Congratulations! You have developed or launched an innovative new product or service, and your business dreams are becoming a reality. It’s all very exciting. One thing you may not have considered much, however, is whether...more
Late on September 30, 2018, the United States and Canada reached a new trade agreement (the USMCA) that addresses many of the contentious issues that delayed Canada from rejoining the countries’ trilateral trade agreement...more
On September 7, 2018, the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), announced a series of significant changes to the current procedures for companies seeking product-specific exclusions to the...more
The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a new Section 232 investigation into whether imports of cars, trucks and automotive parts from Europe and Asia are eroding the domestic auto industry. This announcement is sending...more