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 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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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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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
Ambassador Lighthizer Testifies Before House Ways and Means Committee On Trade Relationship between United States and China -
On February 27, 2019, United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) Robert Lighthizer testified...more
3/14/2019
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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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Section 301 Update: USTR Grants Exclusion Requests Covering More Than 950 Products -
As we previously reported, in July 2018, the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) announced that it was establishing a process by...more
1/23/2019
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