In this second installment of our four-part trade series, we consider strategies importers may adopt for addressing anticipated tariffs imposed under the Trump-Vance administration. As we draw closer to President-elect Donald...more
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revealed a revised strategy to enhance enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) as it marks the act’s two-year anniversary. With ongoing additions to the...more
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has begun issuing questionnaires to solar companies requesting extensive disclosures about the source of modules, panels, and other products. This marks an expansion of the scrutiny on...more
Leading up to the June 21 effective date, US Customs and Border Protection issued operational guidance and a strategy document to assist importers with Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act compliance and to define its...more
6/23/2022
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The US Senate and House of Representatives have both passed HR 6256, the bicameral, bipartisan Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, with the Senate approving the measure by unanimous consent on December 16. ...more
12/15/2021
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