The Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) has initiated a Section 232 investigation of imports of semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment. According to the Federal Register notice...more
Yesterday, President Trump signed a proclamation imposing a 25% tariff on imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962....more
The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued the notice of request for public comments on Section 232 investigation of lumber imports. This follows President Trump’s March 1, 2025 Executive Order 14223 instructing Commerce to...more
3/14/2025
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Imports ,
International Trade ,
National Security ,
Public Comment ,
Section 232 ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Relations ,
Trump Administration ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
US Trade Policies
Effective January 2, 2025, a final rule by the Department of the Treasury restricts investments in certain emerging technology sectors. Our International Trade & Regulatory Group examines the impact of the new U.S. Outbound...more
11/8/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Biden Administration ,
China ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Emerging Technologies ,
Foreign Investment ,
Investment ,
National Security ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Semiconductors ,
Technology Sector
The Biden Administration is increasing Section 301 tariffs on a wide range of Chinese imports for “strategic sectors.” Our International Trade & Regulatory Group examines the plan....more
5/24/2024
/ Batteries ,
Biden Administration ,
China ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Imports ,
Manufacturers ,
Section 301 ,
Semiconductors ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Act of 1974 ,
USTR
One year later, Russia’s war against Ukraine shows no signs of abating. Our International Trade & Regulatory Group breaks down the latest U.S. sanctions further restraining Russia’s ability to do business with the rest of the...more
Congress announced a compromise on the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act this week, and the House passed the bill last night. Our International Trade & Regulatory Group details the bill’s enforcement strategy requirements...more
Our International Trade & Regulatory Group explains how U.S. Customs is clamping down on China’s XPCC and details how importers can be prepared to respond....more
Our International Trade & Regulatory Group discusses the Office of the United States Trade Representative’s request for comments to modify Section 301 duties on Chinese products due to the coronavirus pandemic....more
On January 26, 2016, as part of the Obama Administration’s ongoing efforts to normalize relations with Cuba, the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign...more
On July 14, 2015, the P5+1 (China, France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States), the European Union (EU) and Iran reached a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) to restrict and ensure the...more
The U.S. Department of State imposed sanctions on September 2, 2015, against 23 companies around the world for involvement in the transfer or purchase to or from Iran, North Korea or Syria of goods, services or technology...more
9/5/2015
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Enforcement Actions ,
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) ,
Export Controls ,
Federal Procurement Systems ,
Foreign Assistance Programs ,
Iran Sanctions ,
Military Goods ,
Nonproliferation Act ,
North Korea ,
Nuclear Weapons ,
Russia ,
Sanctions ,
Syria ,
US Department of State ,
US Munitions List ,
WMD