The Trump Administration Announces Final List Of Articles Subject To Section 301 Tariffs -
On June 15, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) released the final list of 818 Chinese products that...more
7/17/2018
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Canada ,
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Imports ,
Mexico ,
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UK Brexit ,
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USTR ,
WTO ,
ZTE
On March 8, 2018, President Trump announced that he intended to impose a 25 percent tariff on steel imports and a 10 percent tariff on aluminum imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. On March 18, 2018,...more
Lessons for Sellers in Contracting with Emerging Market Buyers: The “Three R’s” to Structuring Payment Security Provisions -
The recent rebound in the international energy industry is being driven, at least in part, by a...more
6/18/2018
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Cloud Computing ,
Energy Policy ,
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Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) ,
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Well Drilling
NAFTA Renegotiations Continue As Deadlines Loom -
In May 2018, Canada, Mexico, and the United States continued to engage in intense and challenging negotiations over amendments to the North American Free Trade Agreement...more
On March 8, 2018, President Trump exercised "his authority to impose a 25 percent tariff on steel imports and a 10 percent tariff on aluminum imports" under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. On April 30, 2018,...more
6/13/2018
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Canada ,
EU ,
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WTO
On May 11, 2018, the US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) implemented its Final Rule on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions (“Rule”) to amend the scope of...more
On May 8, 2018, President Donald Trump announced that the United States was withdrawing from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (“JCPOA”) negotiated between the “P5+1” countries (United States, United Kingdom, France,...more
Trump Administration Rolls Out Section 232 Tariffs On Steel And Aluminum Imports -
On March 8, 2018, President Trump exercised “his authority to impose a 25 percent tariff on steel imports and a 10 percent tariff on...more
4/13/2018
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CFIUS ,
China ,
EU ,
Export Controls ,
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Section 301 ,
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Tariffs ,
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UK ,
UK Brexit
On March 22, 2018, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued a report outlining the findings of its Section 301 investigation into China’s practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and...more
U.S. Department Of Commerce Releases Reports And Recommendations In Steel, Aluminum National Security Investigation -
On February 16, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) released its reports and recommendations to...more
3/14/2018
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CFIUS ,
Foreign Investment ,
Free Trade Agreements ,
GSP Regime ,
Infrastructure ,
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UK ,
UK Brexit
White House Issues National Infrastructure Initiative -
On February 12, 2018, President Trump announced the American Infrastructure Initiative. This is a legislative agenda with six core principles...more
De-facto blocking evidences continuing scrutiny of Chinese investments in U.S. companies in the strategic technology and financial industries.
On January 2, 2018, MoneyGram International, Inc. (NYSE:MGI (“MoneyGram”) and...more
January 2018 CFIUS Legislative Update -
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), an inter-agency committee authorized to review transactions that could result in control of a U.S. business by a...more
1/16/2018
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USTR
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), an inter-agency committee authorized to review transactions that could result in control of a U.S. business by a foreign person, is the primary tool available...more
“Core Elements” Of TPP-11 Agreement Reached In Vietnam -
On November 10, 2017, Trade Ministers from the eleven remaining Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) countries (minus the United States) announced that they had reached...more
12/8/2017
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Aircraft ,
Canada ,
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Trade Agreements ,
Trans-Pacific Partnership ,
UK Brexit ,
Vietnam ,
WTO
The President’s first trip to Asia provided additional insight into his priorities for the region. The 12-day trip, which began on November 5, included visits to five countries – Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam, and the...more
12/6/2017
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Vietnam ,
WTO
NAFTA Renegotiation Status Update: Third Round Of Talks Conclude In Ottawa, Fourth Round Begins In Washington On October 11
The third round of talks on “renegotiation and modernization” of the North American Free Trade...more
Order sends strong signal that Washington will continue to oppose deals with Chinese acquirers involving technologies with potential military applications.
On September 13, 2017, President Trump issued an Executive Order...more
Trump Administration Commences China Section 301 Investigation -
On August 14, 2017, President Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum instructing United States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer to determine...more
9/8/2017
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Free Trade Agreements ,
Mexico ,
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Ransomware ,
Russia ,
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USTR
On August 2, 2017, President Trump signed the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (the Act) into law. While the Act introduces several changes to the Russia, Iran, and North Korea sanctions programs, this...more
On August 24, 2017, President Trump issued Executive Order 13808 (“E.O. 13808” or the “Executive Order”) titled “Imposing Additional Sanctions With Respect to the Situation in Venezuela.” The Executive Order prohibits certain...more
USTR Issues NAFTA Renegotiation Objectives -
On July 17, 2017, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer released the Trump Administration’s objectives for the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade...more
8/5/2017
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Aluminum Sales ,
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International Trade Commission (ITC) ,
Iran Sanctions ,
Korea ,
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Russia ,
Sudan ,
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USTR
Progress Continues Toward Additive Manufacturing Standards -
In late July, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute (America Makes), the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), and...more
Ambassador Lighthizer Visits Congress To Discuss The President’s Trade Policy Agenda -
In June, the Senate Finance Committee and Ways and Means Committee of the House of Representatives held hearings on the new...more
7/10/2017
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Cuba ,
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NAFTA ,
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Tax Reform ,
Trade Agreements ,
Trade Policy ,
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US Steel ,
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Ways and Means Committee ,
WTO
On June 16, 2017 President Trump announced new policy parameters for the U.S.-Cuba relationship and directed the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Department of Treasury, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),...more