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USTR Takes Action to Counter China's Dominance in Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors

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On April 17, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced proposed trade actions under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (Trade Act) to counteract China’s systemic dominance in the maritime,...more

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New Maritime Executive Order Signals Robust Action on Domestic Shipbuilding

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On April 9, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled “Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance,” launching a Maritime Action Plan (MAP) to bolster the U.S. maritime industry and workforce. The executive...more

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New Executive Order Signals Trump Administration Investment in U.S. Maritime Sector

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A much-anticipated executive order (EO), "Restoring America's Maritime Dominance," issued on April 9, 2025, follows President Donald Trump's comments during his March 4, 2025, joint address to Congress, during which he vowed...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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USTR Proposes Port Fees and Cargo Preference Measures to Counter China's Maritime ‎Dominance

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Following a petition from five national labor unions seeking an investigation into China’s policies and practices aimed at dominating the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding industries, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)...more

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Update: Trump Tariffs - 2025 Expectations, Facts, and Options - March 2025

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This article was originally published shortly after the election on November 26, 2024. It has been updated to reflect updates from U.S. Presidential Actions and foreign trade partner countermeasures taken after President...more

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Trump Tariff Tracker -- March 19

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No new tariffs have been implemented this week. But, President Trump has publicly committed to rolling out reciprocal tariffs, as well as tariffs on automobiles, on April 2. While only limited details have been released as to...more

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China Maritime Section 301 Investigation - Public Comments Due Next Week

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Domestic U.S. shipping interests are closely monitoring a United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) proposal for import and export trades involving Chinese vessels. The proposal’s extraordinary service fees and restrictions...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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Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Go into Effect Wednesday

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We have been expecting tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports to go into effect on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Both steel and aluminum will be subject to 25% tariffs across the board. Unlike the tariffs that were...more

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President Trump Targets Chinese Containerships

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On Tuesday, the U.S. government began investigating China’s dominance in the shipbuilding industry. The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces is holding a hearing on U.S. shipbuilding, with a...more

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The Battle of the Shipyards: USTR Proposals Would Require U.S.-Flagged and U.S.-Built Vessels, Impose Fees on Operators of Chinese...

On February 21, 2025, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced a proposal to: (i) require that exporters of U.S. goods use U.S.-flagged and U.S.-built vessels for an increasing percentage of their exports;...more

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USTR Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Action in Section 301 Investigation of China’s Targeting of the Maritime, Logistics, and...

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The Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) announced its proposed actions under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (“Section 301”), in connection with its Investigation of China's Targeting of the...more

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The Kaleidoscope of International Trade: Trump's Tariffs and What They Mean for You

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President Trump has made good on a number of campaign commitments since being sworn in on January 20. Perhaps the one issue that has created the most uncertainty is how the Trump administration will use tariffs as a lever for...more

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Tariffs Are Here: Update on U.S.–Canada Tariff Measures

After weeks of uncertainty, the new tariffs have finally arrived, leaving many North American businesses to deal with significant challenges. Effective Tuesday, March 4, 2025, Canadian imports into the United States will be...more

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Trump Tariff Tracker

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Today’s implementation of the tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico is one more piece in the Trump Administration’s aggressively expanding trade policy. Over the last 43 days, what started out as a sprinkling of campaign...more

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This Is Not A Drill: 30-Day Canada and Mexico Tariff Pause Expiring

On Feb. 1, 2025, President Donald Trump announced far-reaching 25% tariffs on goods from the United States’ closest neighbors, Canada and Mexico. The broad tariffs were originally set to go into effect on Feb. 4, 2025, but...more

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Trump Administration Proposes Steep Fees On Chinese Shipping And Operators Of Chinese-Built Vessels

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Last Friday, the U.S. Trade Representative (the “USTR”) unveiled a proposal to impose heavy port fees on Chinese shipping operators and operators of Chinese-built vessels. The USTR announced this proposal pursuant to its...more

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President Trump Takes Additional Actions on Reciprocal Tariffs, Shipping, and Digital Services Taxes

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On 21 February 2025, President Trump ordered three additional steps to implement the America First Trade Policy announced on 20 January 2025: Establish a notice and comment process for the US Trade Representative (USTR) to...more

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Week Five in Trade –More Tariffs to Come?

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This week, President Trump indicated that he was considering imposing additional import tariffs on goods from specific sectors. The trade press reported that President Trump has identified the auto, pharmaceuticals and...more

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Update: Trump Tariffs - 2025 Expectations, Facts, and Options

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This article was originally published shortly after the election on November 26, 2024. It has been updated to reflect updates from Presidential Actions taken after President Trump took office. ...more

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President Trump Modifies Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

On February 10, 2025, President Trump issued two new proclamations that modify the steel and aluminum tariffs originally imposed in 2018 under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. These actions expand the existing...more

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President Trump Announces Plan for Reciprocal Tariffs

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On February 13, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum directing a rapid review process to determine country-specific “reciprocal tariffs” for all US trading partners based on each partner’s perceived...more

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President Signs Steel/Aluminum Tariffs EO

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President Trump spoke to reporters this evening as he signed – but did not immediately publish – the promised Executive Order to increase tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. Tariffs are scheduled to take effect March 12....more

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Navigating the Solar Industry's Path Through Tariffs and Growth

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In 2024, the solar energy generation industry experienced its largest-ever annual rise globally, fueled by China’s 44% solar output boost from January to November 2024. ...more

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