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Commercial Impracticability and Frustration of Shipping Agreements in Uncertain Times

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The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced a notice of action on fees for operators of Chinese-built ships and vessel owners and operators of China after it issued a proposed notice with fees and restrictions on 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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Tariff Reform Legislation and Congressional Trade Activity – Week of April 7, 2025

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On April 9 at 12:01am, reciprocal tariffs on more than 60 countries ranging from 17-50% were scheduled to go into effect, only to be pulled back on April 9 as President Trump announced a 90-day pause — possibly to July 8. The...more

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The Recently-Announced U.S. Tariffs Followed By a 90-Day Pause: Frequently Asked Questions

These “frequently asked questions” explain tariffs at a basic level, the Administration’s recently-announced new tariffs, its announced a 90-day “pause” on certain of the new tariffs, and how the new tariffs will impact U.S....more

Torres Trade Law, PLLC

U.S. Trade Representative Seeks Comments on Reciprocal Tariffs

Pursuant to a Federal Register notice (“Notice”) released on February 20, 2025, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) seeks public comments to identify unfair trade practices by other countries and to...more

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Week Nine in Trade – First 100 Days of the New Administration

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On March 13, 2025, the State Department published a notice in the Federal Register designating all agency action with respect to international trade a “foreign affairs function” of the United States under the Administrative...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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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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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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U.S./Canada Trade War Heats Up as President Trump Announces Plan to Increase Tariffs

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President Trump has announced that his administration will be increasing tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%. The announcement comes on the heels of Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s imposition of a new tax on...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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U.S. Implements Threatened Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced on March 3, 2025, that the tariffs he threatened under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which were delayed from an earlier Feb. 4 effective date, would enter into...more

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Policy Alert: Trade & Tariffs Update

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Mexico & Canada: Yesterday, the President imposed a new set of tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) on Canadian and Mexican goods. The duties, which went into effect at midnight, are levied at...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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Reciprocal Tariff Comment Period - One Week Remains to Submit

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One week remains for clients to submit comments in response to review of potential reciprocal tariffs being conducted by the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”). Comments are due by March 11, 2025. The USTR solicited comments...more

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USTR Seeks Public Comment on Unfair and Non-Reciprocal Foreign Trade Practices

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The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking comments on the Trump Administration's "Fair and Reciprocal Plan" to assist it in identifying any unfair trade or non-reciprocal foreign trade practices. The deadline for...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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Recent Tariff and Trade-Related Actions in Washington, DC

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Below is an overview of recent tariff and trade-related actions in Washington, DC. We sought to highlight key legislative and administrative developments, industry reactions, and potential impacts, in addition to some...more

Torres Trade Law, PLLC

President Trump Announces Plan to Establish “Reciprocal Tariffs” on All Countries

On February 13, 2025, President Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum on “Reciprocal Trade and Tariffs” (the “Reciprocal Tariffs Memorandum”), introducing the “Fair and Reciprocal Plan” to determine “the equivalent of a...more

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Importing via Ocean Vessel? USTR Proposes Taxing the Boat Too

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The United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) has proposed Section 301 actions that seek to counteract practices in the Chinese shipbuilding industry that the USTR believes burden or restrict U.S. commerce. Under Section...more

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President Trump Orders Investigations Into Foreign Trade Barriers to Develop Reciprocal Tariffs

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President Trump announced his Fair and Reciprocal Plan (the Plan) pursuant to his America First Trade Policy. While the Memorandum does not immediately create any new tariffs, it outlines the Trump administration's plan to...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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