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BIS Proposes Rule to Secure Connected Vehicle Supply Chains from Foreign Adversary Threats: Rule Will Create New Compliance...

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The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Proposed Rule) on Sept. 26, 2024, to address certain undue or unacceptable risks identified in Executive Order...more

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Section 301 Tariffs on Chinese Merchandise Are Here to Stay: Clean Tech and Metals Targeted by Latest Proposal

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In 2018, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) imposed increased tariffs on about two-thirds of Chinese imports under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The tariffs were intended to address China’s technology...more

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USTR Issues Details of the Proposed Section 301 China Tariff Increases, Seeking Public Input

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On May 22, 2024, the United States Trade Representative ("USTR") unveiled the details of the proposed increases in Section 301 tariffs on imports from China. If adopted, the action would raise tariffs on solar power products,...more

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Department of Commerce Initiates Investigation into Chinese-Made “Connected Vehicles”: Potential Prohibitions on Certain...

On February 29, 2024, the Biden administration issued a statement addressing the national security risks to the U.S. auto industry directing the Department of Commerce to conduct an investigation into Chinese made “connected...more

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Snitches Don't Get Stitches: New Rule Requires Supply Chain Disclosures

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The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FARC) issued a new final interim rule requiring contractors to review their supply chain to ensure no companies, products or services they are providing the federal government or...more

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USTR Continues 4-Year Review of Actions Taken Against China Under Section 301

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The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is accepting public comments through Jan. 17, 2023, on its four-year review of actions taken in the Section 301 investigation against China. Responses can be submitted through the USTR...more

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U.S.-China Relationship: Assessing the Risk of Marketing Electronics Made Outside the United States

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Just weeks after President Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met face-to-face to restore dialogue between the two countries, the Federal Communications Commission adopted new rules that could limit national security threats...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

USTR Seeks Comments Regarding Continuation of Section 301 Tariffs

On November 1, 2022, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) took the next step in its statutory four-year review of the duties levied on Chinese-origin goods pursuant to Section 301 of the Trade Act of...more

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USTR Invites Comments in Four Year Review of Section 301 Duties on Chinese Goods

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On October 12, 2022, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced that it is seeking public comments in connection with its review of Section 301 duties on Chinese goods. The comment period will run...more

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China Tariffs: USTR Requests Comments for Review of Section 301 Tariffs

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has announced the next steps in its review of Lists 1 and 2 of the Trump-era tariffs on Chinese imports. Today, on October 17, 2022, USTR published the official request for...more

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Section 301 Update: USTR Seeks Public Comment on the Efficacy of Section 301 Tariffs

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​​​​​​​In 2017, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) launched an investigation into the Government of China's acts, policies, and practices related to "technology transfer, intellectual property, and...more

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USTR Announces Process for Section 301 Review of Necessity

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On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced the process by which it will conduct a much anticipated statutory review of the necessity of the Section 301 tariffs applicable to...more

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An Analysis of the Auxin Petition and Commerce Investigation and Their Impact on the Solar Industry

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On February 8, 2022, Auxin Solar Inc. filed a petition requesting that the US Department of Commerce (Commerce) initiate a circumvention investigation into whether imports of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells (CSPs)...more

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U.S. Government Seeks Public Comments on Implementation of Xinjiang Regional Import Restrictions

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On January 24, 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) published a notice in the Federal Register requesting public comments on the implementation of the new regional import restriction affecting goods from the...more

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U.S. Government Takes First Steps Under Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act – Comment Period Opens and Published Questions Provide...

On January 24, 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on behalf of the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF) issued a Notice Seeking Public Comments on Methods to Prevent the Importation of Goods Mined,...more

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U.S. Government Publishes Opportunity to Comment on Enforcement Strategy for the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

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On January 24, 2022, the federal Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (Task Force) published its notice of an opportunity to comment on the development of the U.S. Government’s strategy to enforce the Uyghur Forced Labor...more

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USTR Accepting Comments on Reinstating Certain Exclusions to Section 301 Tariffs

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The Office of the United States Trade Representative ("USTR") is seeking comments on the possible reinstatement of Section 301 tariff exclusions on 549 Chinese-origin products. The Office of the United States Trade...more

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USTR opens process for possible reinstatement of product exclusions from China Section 301 tariffs

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On October 5, 2021, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued a Notice and Request for Comments to consider the reinstatement of expired product exclusions from the China Section 301 tariffs. The USTR...more

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USTR Announces New Process for Reinstating Expired Section 301 Tariff Exclusions

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On October 5, 2021, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) posted a draft Federal Register notice soliciting comments regarding the reinstatement of certain previously-expired exclusions from the Section 301...more

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New Public-Comment Period Regarding Section 301 Tariffs Impacting Certain Medical-Care and COVID-19 Response Products

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As the country continues to experience the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has invited public comments on whether to continue excluding certain medical supplies from the...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

USTR Grants New Section 301 Exclusions and Extends Existing Exclusions for Certain Chinese Medical Products

On December 29, 2020, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) posted a notice granting new Section 301 product exclusions and extending existing exclusions for COVID-19 medical care products. This action is in response to USTR’s...more

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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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BIS Expands Foreign-Produced Direct Product Rule With Regard to Huawei

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The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security has announced an Interim Final Rule amending the Export Administration Regulation’s General Prohibition Three, the foreign-produced direct product rule....more

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Section 301 Tariff Update: USTR Now Accepting List 3 Exclusion Extension Comments

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is now accepting comments regarding the possible extension of List 3 product exclusions that are set to expire on August 7. Companies are invited to submit comments...more

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USTR invites comments on potential Section 301 exclusions in response to the coronavirus

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The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced it is accepting comments on potential Section 301 tariff exclusions for Chinese imports necessary to respond to the coronavirus. USTR is likely to expeditiously...more

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