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USTR Requests Comments On China’s WTO Compliance

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The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) requests comments to assist in the preparation of its annual report to Congress on China’s compliance with commitments made in connection to its accession to the World Trade...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

What's New in Washington - July 2020

The legislative calendar continues to march forward as members of Congress adapt to their new work environments and routines. With the House and Senate both in session this week, Senate Republicans plan to roll out their...more

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US Department of Commerce Publishes Final Rule on Treatment of Alleged "Currency Undervaluation" in Countervailing Duty...

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On February 4, 2020, the US Department of Commerce (DOC) published a final rule establishing a process by which DOC may treat a foreign country's "currency undervaluation" as a countervailable subsidy for purposes of US...more

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U.S. to Review and Consider Additional Section 301 Tariffs Targeting the EU Over Trade Dispute

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The Situation: The U.S. government is revisiting whether to maintain or impose up to 100% additional tariffs on certain goods originating in the European Union following the World Trade Organization's ("WTO") recent findings...more

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USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigation into French Digital Services Tax

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• The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is conducting an investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to the digital services tax (DST) bill recently approved by the French Parliament. • Under...more

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U.S. Trade Representative Initiates Section 301 Investigation of French Digital Services Tax

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated a Section 301 investigation regarding the Digital Services Tax (DST) proposed by the French government, which would impose a three percent additional tax on certain companies...more

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US Trade Representative Initiates Section 301 Investigation of France's Digital Services Tax

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On July 10, 2019, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) initiated an investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to determine whether a Digital Services Tax (DST) recently approved by the...more

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Turbulence Across the Pond: United States and EU Trade Tariff Threats Over Subsidies

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The Situation: The U.S. government proposed a preliminary list of European goods potentially subject to additional tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 ("Section 301"). Also, the European Union ("EU") proposed a...more

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USTR Proposes New Import Tariffs on European Aircraft, Beverages, Food Items and Many Other Products

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The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) proposed on April 8 to impose additional tariffs on $11 billion of imported products, at 100% of the value of the goods, if they are made in any of the 28 member states of...more

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The Rapidly Escalating Global Trade War: A Snapshot of New Trade Barriers

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Driven by a newly aggressive “America First” trade policy under the Trump administration, global trade barriers are increasing rapidly, with proposals for new tariffs and non-tariff barriers issued by U.S. and foreign...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation Update | March 2018

GMA Conference Panels Explore Trends in Class Actions, Organic Production - Litigation, increasing online grocery shopping and consumer concerns regarding product ingredients were hot topics at the 2018 Grocery...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

U.S. Employs Rarely Used Tool to Probe China IP Practices

As President Trump visits China, U.S. is investigating a longstanding issue in bilateral relationship—technology transfer/intellectual property requirements—that has potential implications for trade. U.S. business and...more

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Solid Waste Association of North America: Comments on Proposed Updated Catalogue of Solid Waste Forbidden to Import into China

The Solid Waste Association of North America (“SWANA”) on August 31st submitted comments to the World Trade Organization (“WTO”) and the People’s Republic of China in regards to China’s intent to update its Catalogue of Solid...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Russia Under Scrutiny

Earlier this month, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) published a notice seeking public comment and participation in a hearing on Russia’s implementation of its obligations under the World Trade...more

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Trade & Manufacturing - September 2015

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United States Prevails In Enforcement Dispute With China Over Grain Oriented Electrical Steel - On July 31, the World Trade Organization (WTO) issued a ruling in favor of the United States in a dispute over China's...more

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Comments on An Environmental Goods Agreement

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The Office of the United States Trade Representative, in the Federal Register of March 28, 2014 on behalf of the Trade Policy Staff Committee, requested comments and issued notice of a public hearing on negotiations for a...more

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