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Will the WTO Survive a Change of Administration?

The World Trade Organization (WTO) experienced some of its most challenging times during the first Trump administration. While the Biden administration has been relatively kinder to the WTO, it still remains critical of the...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

WTO Dispute Settlement–What to Expect in 2024

The year 2024 holds the potential for significant developments in the World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement mechanism. With the upcoming 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in February, members may reach agreements...more

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Why Mexico is attracting foreign investors considering nearshoring in the Americas

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Mexico is uniquely positioned to benefit foreign investors considering nearshoring. Not only Mexico’s geographical location in North America allures investors, but also its attractive maquila and other trade programs, labor...more

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U.S. Steel And Aluminium Tariffs Ruled WTO-Inconsistent But U.S. Refuses To Remove The Measures Citing National Security Concerns

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U.S. import tariffs of 25 percent on steel and 10 percent on aluminium imposed in 2018 on products from most countries, including Canada (until Canada negotiated their withdrawal in the context of the United...more

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Foreign direct investment reviews 2021: New Zealand

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Recent legislative reforms have increased the New Zealand government's ability to take national interest considerations into account, but have also looked to exclude lower-risk transactions - In mid-2021, a national...more

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Key Outcomes for Foreign Investors in Vietnam's New Law on Investment

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Vietnam's revised Law on Investment (Law No. 61/2020/QH14)("LOI 2020") enters into force from January 1, 2021. The National Assembly adopted the LOI 2020 on June 17, 2020. It will replace Law No. 67/2014/QH13 ("LOI 2014"),...more

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[Webinar] International Trade Developments Post-Presidential Election - November 18th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

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Please join us for a virtual discussion on the results of the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election and the trade policies that are in store for the next four years, including the new administration's priorities and the impacts of...more

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Significant update to Australia's foreign investment framework

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On 5 June 2020, the Treasurer of Australia announced reforms to Australia's foreign investment framework. The key focus of the reforms is national security risks to deal with the current environment, including rapid...more

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Commerce Department’s New Export-Related Restrictions Inhibit Semiconductor Design by and Manufacturing for Huawei

In response to the announcement on Friday by the U.S. Department of Commerce of new export-related restrictions targeting Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. and several of its non-U.S. affiliates (collectively, Huawei), Sen. Ben...more

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Foreign direct investment reviews 2019: A global perspective: Australia

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Australia requires a wide variety of investments by foreign businesses to be reviewed and approved before completion. The decision to approve or deny a foreign investment application is ultimately made by the Treasurer of...more

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US reliance on Section 232 tariffs threatens international trade system

Report on Supply Chain Compliance 2, no. 23 (December 12, 2019) - United States President Donald Trump tweeted in the early morning of December 2 that he would “restore the Tariffs on all Steel & Aluminum that is shipped...more

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The United States and the European Union Are Expected To Begin Formal Trade Negotiations Soon

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Prospects for a trade agreement between the United States and the European Union improved when the European Parliament’s International Trade Committee passed a resolution calling for the initiation of formal trade discussions...more

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Trade & Manufacturing - News of Note - February 2019

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NAFTA 2.0 Update: USTR Provides Congress with List of Legislative Changes Needed to Implement U.S. Mexico-Canada-Agreement - On January 29, 2018, U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) Robert Lighthizer notified the Senate...more

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Update: NAFTA Now, Nineteen, or Potentially Never

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We reinforce that this moment is Now, Nineteen (as in 2019), or potentially Never in the ongoing renovation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)....more

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NAFTA Now, Nineteen, or Potentially Never

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This week is Now, Nineteen (as in 2019), or potentially Never in the ongoing renovation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). A US-Mexico agreement in principle (aka the “handshake”) likely will come in the wake...more

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Trade & Manufacturing - March 2018

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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

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The Rise of Western Protectionism Is Set to Impact Global M&A

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This year has seen a surge in western protectionist sentiment as a number of countries have sought to introduce legislation to tighten their laws on foreign investment and public interest issues. In Europe, the European...more

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Energy Alert: LNG exports - A rare case of policy continuity from Obama to Trump

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Whether health care, climate change, taxes, or general international trade, it is hard to identify an area of policy in the United States that is not experiencing dramatic changes in the transition from President Obama to...more

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