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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

USTR Opens Section 301 Exclusion Process for Manufacturing Machinery

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has opened a process whereby parties can request exclusions from Section 301 tariffs for imports of certain Chinese-origin machinery used in manufacturing. The launch of this...more

McGuireWoods LLP

Final Increased Tariffs Announced in Response to U.S. Trade Representative Review of Chinese Imports

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On Sept. 13, 2024, following the conclusion of the U.S. trade representative’s (USTR) statutory review of Section 301 tariffs, the Biden administration announced final increases on tariffs on certain Chinese-origin goods....more

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

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Welcome to the October 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

Clark Hill PLC

New Trade Case on Imports of Hexamine From Four Countries

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The Petition - Bakelite LLC (“Bakelite” or “Petitioner”), the sole U.S. producer of granular hexamine in the United States filed a petition asking the U.S. government to impose antidumping (“AD”) duties on imports of hexamine...more

Dickinson Wright

USTR Finalizes Modifications on Section 301 Tariffs

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On September 16, 2024, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) announced the final modifications on China 301 tariffs after completing its statutory four-year review in May 2024....more

Pillsbury - Global Trade & Sanctions Law

USTR Finalizes Section 301 Tariffs on Chinese Imports with a Focus on Products from “Strategic Sectors”

On September 13, 2024 USTR announced modifications to the tariffs originally imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to pressure China to eliminate unreasonable policies and practices related to technology transfer...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

USTR Opens Section 301 Comment Period

The Office of U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released a request for comments on several proposed actions included in the final modifications of the Section 301 tariffs. On Sept. 13, USTR finalized several tariff increases...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

USTR Implements Sweeping Tariff Increases on Chinese Goods, Tightens Trade Enforcement to Protect U.S. Industries

On September 13, 2024, following a statutory four-year review of tariff actions taken by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) pursuant to its Section 301 investigation of China, the USTR announced a series of final...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Le gouvernement du Canada lance une deuxième consultation sur d’éventuelles surtaxes visant certaines importations chinoises

Le 10 septembre 2024, le gouvernement du Canada (le « Canada ») a annoncé une nouvelle consultation de 30 jours sur des mesures éventuelles visant à protéger les secteurs essentiels à l’industrie manufacturière canadienne. ...more

Pillsbury - Global Trade & Sanctions Law

Closing the Loophole: Biden Administration Takes Action Against De Minimis Imports from China

On September 12, 2024, the Biden Administration announced a number of new trade-related measures related to imports of Chinese-manufactured goods. This announcement comes as the latest action in the Biden Administration’s...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Biden Administration Finalizes Section 301 Tariff Increases on Some Chinese Goods, Announces Proposed Rules to Limit De minimis...

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On Friday, September 13, 2024, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) announced its final modifications to the Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin goods. USTR will keep all of the proposed tariff...more

Holland & Knight LLP

USTR Finalizes Action on New and Increased Section 301 Tariffs

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The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced final modifications concerning the statutory review of the tariff actions in the Section 301 investigation of the People's Republic of China's (PRC) Acts,...more

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China Tariffs - New Section 301 Customs Duties Effective September 27, 2024

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The importing community received long-awaited clarity in plans for new Section 301 customs duties on Chinese goods this last Friday, September 13. The Office of the US Trade Representative ("USTR") released the final text of...more

Wiley Rein LLP

USTR Releases Final Section 301 Modifications in Four-Year Review

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On September 13, 2024, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released the text of a Federal Register notice explaining the final modifications that will be made as a result of the statutory four-year review of...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Update: Canada Proceeds With Second Consultation Over Chinese Imports

On September 10, 2024, the Canadian government announced a new 30-day consultation regarding potential measures to protect critical manufacturing sectors in Canada. A previous consultation led to tariff measures being...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

US Presidential Elections 2024—What is at Stake for Swiss Companies and Investors?

The November U.S. Presidential electoral campaign is in full swing. Since President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid and Vice President Kamala Harris secured the Democratic Party nomination, polls now show a tight race...more

Mintz - ML Strategies

Pre-Election Analysis: International Trade

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As the 2024 US general election approaches, international trade has emerged as a pivotal issue, with presidential candidates Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump navigating a complex web of global...more

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China, the United States, and the Rivalry Over the Imposition of Unilateral Trade Sanctions

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China has long maintained that trade sanctions imposed unilaterally by one or more countries outside the scope of the United Nations Security Council, where China enjoys veto power as one of the five permanent members, are...more

Bennett Jones LLP

Canada’s Initial Tariff Response to Chinese Evs, Steel and Aluminum Overcapacity

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On August 23 and 26, 2024, Canada announced a series of measures to address the threat of increased imports of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), and steel and aluminum products and promised additional consultations on the...more

IR Global

Tariffs and Trade

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“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” – George Santayana. As an example of this I present to you the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930. If you are not familiar with this, it is worth taking a moment...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

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

K&L Gates LLP

Australia-China Cross-Border Commercial Disputes – Where Should They be Resolved?

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Following efforts by the Australian and Chinese governments to improve bilateral relations and restore trade in sectors significantly affected by COVID-19-era geopolitical tensions, we have seen a renewed interest in...more

Blank Rome LLP

The BR International Trade Report: July 2024

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Welcome to this month's issue of The BR International Trade Report, Blank Rome’s monthly digital newsletter highlighting international trade, cross-border investment, geopolitical risk issues, trends, and laws impacting...more

K&L Gates LLP

Chinese Premier's Australia Visit – Key Takeaways for Business

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In June 2024, China's premier Li Qiang (the head of government and the second most senior Chinese government official) visited Australia, marking the first time in seven years that a Chinese premier has visited the country....more

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[Podcast] The Cloakroom with Peter Roskam: Featuring Rep. Darin LaHood, R-IL

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Former Congressman Peter Roskam, who leads BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team, provides listeners with a front-row seat to the most important policy debates in Congress. In this episode of “The Cloakroom with Peter Roskam,”...more

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