The U.S. International Trade Commission Initiates A Second Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Process -
On October 11, 2019, the United States International Trade Commission (“Commission”) will again initiate the Miscellaneous...more
10/21/2019
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Trade talks between the United States and China are set to resume on October 10, 2019, when Chinese Vice Premier Liu He, China’s top trade negotiator, returns to Washington. It is expected that Vice Premier Liu will continue...more
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Loses Majority In Parliament While Parliament Votes to Delay Brexit -
On September 3, 2019, the Conservative party in the United Kingdom (“UK”) lost its majority in Parliament when Phillip...more
10/1/2019
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The trade relationship between the United States and China has continued to be difficult, especially after both countries announced significant new tariffs on each other’s goods in August 2019. Nonetheless, the relationship...more
Section 301 List 4 Hearing Takes Place as List 3 Exclusion Process Is Set to Go Live -
Beginning June 17, 2019, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) held seven days of public hearings on proposed tariffs...more
7/11/2019
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Brexit on the Brink: The United Kingdom’s Plan for Brexit Remains Uncertain as the European Union Agrees to Extend the Deadline for Brexit -
On March 29, 2019, Parliament voted down, for a third time, Prime Minister...more
4/23/2019
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Ambassador Lighthizer Testifies Before House Ways and Means Committee On Trade Relationship between United States and China -
On February 27, 2019, United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) Robert Lighthizer testified...more
3/14/2019
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The World Trade Organization Predicts “Revolutionary” Impact for Blockchain Technology On Digital Global Trade -
The World Trade Organization (“WTO”) recently published its report, entitled “Can Blockchain Revolutionize...more
2/22/2019
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Section 301 Update: USTR Grants Exclusion Requests Covering More Than 950 Products -
As we previously reported, in July 2018, the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) announced that it was establishing a process by...more
1/23/2019
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On Wednesday, January 9, 2018, U.S. and Chinese trade officials concluded three days of intensive trade negotiations that were intended to reduce the on-going trade tensions between the United States and China. The talks...more