China And The United States Reportedly Nearing A Deal On Trade Agreement United States -
The United States and China are nearing the conclusion of negotiations for a limited trade agreement, which reportedly could be...more
The United States and China are nearing the conclusion of negotiations for a limited trade agreement, which reportedly could be signed by both countries as early as mid-November 2019. Both the United States and China...more
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) has announced an exclusion process for the additional duties imposed September 1, 2019 on a list of products (“List 4A”) pursuant to the U.S. Section 301 action against...more
The U.S. International Trade Commission Initiates A Second Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Process -
On October 11, 2019, the United States International Trade Commission (“Commission”) will again initiate the Miscellaneous...more
10/21/2019
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For 15 years, the United States and the European Union have been involved in disputes before the World Trade Organization (“WTO) concerning subsidies on commercial aircraft. The disputes have resulted in findings by WTO...more
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Loses Majority In Parliament While Parliament Votes to Delay Brexit -
On September 3, 2019, the Conservative party in the United Kingdom (“UK”) lost its majority in Parliament when Phillip...more
10/1/2019
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The United States And China Engage In A New Set Of Trade Talks, But President Trump Announces A Tariff Of 10 Percent On $300 Billion Worth Of Chinese Imports -
On July 30, 2019, the United States and China opened a new...more
8/21/2019
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On July 30, 2019, the United States and China opened a new round of trade negotiations designed to improve the two countries’ trade relationship. The talks were the first face-to-face negotiations between the countries since...more
Section 301 List 4 Hearing Takes Place as List 3 Exclusion Process Is Set to Go Live -
Beginning June 17, 2019, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) held seven days of public hearings on proposed tariffs...more
7/11/2019
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Beginning June 17, 2019, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) held seven days of public hearings on proposed tariffs on an additional $300 billion of Chinese imports. If imposed, these proposed tariffs, known...more
Mexico and the United States Reach Agreement on Immigration Issues, Causing President Trump to Withdraw His Threat to Impose Escalating Tariffs on Imports from Mexico -
Late on Friday, June 7, 2019, the United States and...more
Late on Friday, June 7, 2019, the United States and Mexico announced that they reached an agreement which will require Mexico to take steps to address the issue of illegal immigration at the US.-Mexico border. In a joint...more
USTR on May 13, 2019 announced that it proposed to impose additional tariffs on products of China with an annual trade of approximately $300 billion pursuant to a Section 301 investigation commenced in August 2017 regarding...more
Brexit on the Brink: The United Kingdom’s Plan for Brexit Remains Uncertain as the European Union Agrees to Extend the Deadline for Brexit -
On March 29, 2019, Parliament voted down, for a third time, Prime Minister...more
4/23/2019
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On March 28 and 29, 2019, Ambassador Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin met with their Chinese counterparts to continue ongoing trade negotiations between the two countries. The discussions are intended to...more
On February 27, 2019, United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) Robert Lighthizer testified before the House Ways and Means Committee to address the trade relationship between the United States and China. At the hearing,...more
The World Trade Organization Predicts “Revolutionary” Impact for Blockchain Technology On Digital Global Trade -
The World Trade Organization (“WTO”) recently published its report, entitled “Can Blockchain Revolutionize...more
2/22/2019
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On January 30, 2019, legislation was introduced in the Senate and House on a bi-partisan basis that would curtail the President’s power to impose tariffs for national security reasons. The Bicameral Congressional Trade...more