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U.S. and China Move to Lower Tariffs, Relieve Supply Chain Pressures, Costs for Businesses

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The United States and the Republic of China announced a significant step toward easing longstanding trade tensions, with both nations agreeing to lower a series of tariffs imposed during the ongoing trade dispute. The...more

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US-China Tariff Truce? 90-Day Pause Begins May 14

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On May 12, the United States and the People’s Republic of China announced a temporary 90-day agreement to roll back some of the reciprocal tariffs increases imposed in April. The agreement decreases the China reciprocal...more

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Automobile and Auto Parts Tariffs - White House Section 232 Announcement, Impact, and Timeline

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The White House announced new tariffs on imports of automobiles and auto parts under Section 232. The new Presidential Proclamation and Fact Sheet issued on March 26, 2025, establishes a structure for rolling out this action...more

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U.S. Increases Tariffs on Imports of Iron and Steel, Aluminum Products and Their Derivatives

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The 25 percent tariff increase the United States imposed on imports of iron and steel, aluminum products and their derivatives from all countries is effective March 12, 2025, according to the Cargo Systems Messaging Service...more

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2025 Preview: Navigating New Customs Leadership and Evolving Priorities and Rules in the New Year

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This advisory alert is part of an ongoing series from Venable regarding noteworthy developments in trade laws expected in 2025. An introductory preview article is available here, and an alert about tariffs and trade policies...more

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The Impact of President-Elect Trump's Proposed Tariffs on U.S. Businesses

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On November 25, 2024, President-elect Trump announced that he would impose an additional 10% tariff on China, and 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, garnering considerable attention both for their potential to reshape the U.S....more

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Trade Matters - Lowenstein Sandler's Global Trade & National Security Newsletter - October 2024

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The U.S. Commerce Department is soliciting comments on a proposed rule to prohibit importing and selling Vehicle Connectivity System hardware and software designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by persons owned by,...more

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As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns: June 2024

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Welcome to the June 2024 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and...more

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Hot Topics in International Trade - June 2024 - USTR Extends Certain Section 301 Exclusions for One Year – Is Your Exclusion...

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) recently released a list of Section 301 exclusions that would be extended through May 31, 2025.[1] Within the Notice, the USTR explained that extending these exclusions will...more

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Section 301 Review Raises Tariffs in Key Sectors, Keeps Existing Tariffs, and Increases Enforcement

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The Biden administration announced that it will increase tariffs in key product areas, largely focusing on electric vehicles, batteries, solar cells, and supporting industries. This increase in tariffs results from the U.S....more

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President Biden Will Keep Section 301 Tariffs and Increase Duty Rates Sharply on Certain Chinese-Origin Goods

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On May 14, 2024, the Biden Administration proposed to maintain the existing tariffs on Chinese-origin goods imposed by the Trump Administration under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (“Section 301”). ...more

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U.S. Trade Representative Releases Section 301 Review, Announces Increases in Section 301 Duties for Select Products, and...

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As previewed over the course of the last month, the Biden Administration has announced that intends to increase Section 301 tariff rates for a host of products, including critical minerals used in battery production, and...more

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USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin: Congress and the White House Looking to Hear from Industry Leaders. Have They Been Effective?...

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On July 1, 2020, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) was implemented. A clear and significant negotiation objective was to position the North American vehicle and parts industries with a competitive advantage in...more

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Hot Topics in International Trade- A Year in Review (Quickly) with Braumiller Law Group Attorney Brandon French

Braumiller Law Group Senior Associate Attorney Brandon French discusses Section 301 (China tariffs), Forced Labor, Russian Sanctions, New Broker Regulations, and of course, pickleball, as he is a professional player....more

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Hot Topics in International Trade - August 2023 - Taiwan – U.S. 21st Century Trade Initiative, More Than Just a Trade Agreement. A...

An opinion first, humor me. A little over a year ago on June 1, 2022, the United States and Taiwan launched the United States-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade to deepen their economic ties and trade relationship, and...more

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Braumiller Law Group - June 2023 Newsletter

The Trade Act of 1974 grants the President broad powers to manage trade relationships with foreign countries. Section 301 of the act allows the President, acting through the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”), to...more

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Trade Matters - Lowenstein Sandler's Global Trade & National Security Newsletter - February 14, 2023

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1. Reverse CFIUS Expected To Be Narrow and Only Forward-Looking Laura Black, a former Treasury Department official, recently discussed how companies should prepare for any potential U.S. outbound investment review process....more

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Hot Topics in International Trade - April 2022

Since taking office as the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”), Katherine Tai has prioritized trade policies focused on protecting American workers’ rights and promoting sustainable environmental practices through trade...more

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How the USMCA Saves Costs for the Electric Mobility Supply Chain

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In light of the impact of high tariffs on EV inputs under Section 301 and Section 232 measures and the uncertainty of future trade actions, qualification under the US-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Agreement is more important than...more

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President Biden Signs New Law Requiring U.S. Blockage of All Imports Made Wholly or Partly in Xinjiang, China

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President Biden signed into law on December 23 legislation that will, for the first time, require U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) to detain all imports that are made wholly or partly in the Xinjiang Uyghur...more

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November 2021 Trade Law Update

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In Husch Blackwell’s November 2021 Trade Law Newsletter, you’ll learn about the following updates in international trade and supply chain law: •The U.S. set to rollback existing Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs ...more

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USTR Suspends Trade Engagement With Burma

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On March 29th, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) announced the suspension of all U.S. engagements with Burma (Myanmar) under the 2013 Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (“TIFA”), effective...more

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Forced Labor and Supply Chains: A Complete Ban on Goods from Xinjiang or Additional WROs on the Horizon?

The United States is taking increasingly aggressive actions to prohibit imports from China that may have been produced by forced labor. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, China has arbitrarily detained more than one...more

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USTR Announces Additional Duties On Cosmetics And Handbags From France, Delays Effective Date Until January 2021

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On July 10, 2020, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced that it would impose a 25 percent additional duty on certain cosmetics, soaps and cleansing products, and handbags that are products of France, valued at $1.3...more

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COVID-19 Challenges Medical Equipment Supply Chains

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The COVID-19 pandemic is significantly disrupting international trade as global and domestic supply chains grapple with declining trade volumes and inadequate supplies of medical goods, including personal protective equipment...more

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