Public Comments And Hearing Regarding Administration Report On Significant Trade Deficits -
On April 17, 2017, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International...more
5/31/2017
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Buy America ,
Buy American Act ,
China ,
Exports ,
GAO ,
Imports ,
Korea ,
NAFTA ,
National Security ,
Pipelines ,
Public Comment ,
Trade Adjustment Assistance ,
Trade Agreements ,
Trade Deficit ,
Trump Administration ,
US Steel ,
USTR
Although the situation remains fluid, all signs now point to renegotiation (as opposed to termination) of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA or the Agreement). Late last week, press reports indicated that a draft...more
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of Treasury has issued several significant updates to various sanctions programs over the last several weeks. Beginning during President Barack Obama’s last...more
Superintendent of New York State Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”), Maria T. Vullo, has focused the Department’s efforts on enforcement of New York’s Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) laws. Since her confirmation on June...more
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), an agency within the U.S. Treasury Department, has put forth an Advisory on the FATFIdentified Jurisdictions with AML/CFT (Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of...more
On February 3, 2017, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury added twenty-five individuals and entities to its Specially Designated Nationals (“SDN”) List. According to the White...more
On January 13, 2017, President Obama signed Executive Order 13761 (“E.O. 13761”), “Recognizing Positive Actions by the Government of Sudan and Providing for the Revocation of Certain Sudan-Related Sanctions.” Effective July...more
On December 1, the United States Congress voted overwhelmingly to extend the Iran Sanctions Act, which was set to expire on December 31, for 10 more years. Between the two chambers, there was only one vote cast against the...more
Anniversary of Softwood Lumber Agreement Expiration Could Bring New Trade Case -
October 12 marked the one-year anniversary of the expiration of the 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement between the United States and Canada and...more
On October 25, the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) published an Advisory to Financial Institutions on Cyber-Events and Cyber-Enabled Crime and an accompanying Frequently Asked...more
What the Next President Should Do About U.S. Manufacturing -
Top industry executives, political leaders, small business and trade union leaders, researchers and policymakers are offering a blueprint for maintaining the...more
10/14/2016
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Anti-Dumping Duty ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Cybersecurity ,
Drones ,
Energy Reform ,
Enforcement ,
Geothermal Energy ,
Global Economy ,
Imports ,
International Trade Commission (ITC) ,
Manufacturers ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Political Campaigns ,
Public Forum ,
Public Land ,
Public Policy ,
Russia ,
Sanctions ,
Steel Industry ,
Tariffs ,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems ,
Water
As a result of the initiatives put into place over the last two decades, the United States has positioned itself to take advantage of Africa’s economic resurgence, suggests a report issued by the Office of U.S. Trade...more
ITC Votes to Extend Antidumping Duties on Imports of Porcelain-on-Steel Cooking Ware from China for Five More Years -
On July 12, the International Trade Commission (ITC) voted 5-0 to extend the U.S. antidumping duty...more
8/8/2016
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Barack Obama ,
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
Canada ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) ,
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
International Trade Commission (ITC) ,
ITAR ,
Mexico
The world’s largest democracy and the world’s most powerful democracy continue to seek ways to create deeper ties. Given larger geopolitical trends, it appears the relationship is blossoming, which presents opportunities for...more
7/9/2016
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Counter-Terrorist ,
Foreign Relations ,
India ,
Infrastructure ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
International Harmonization ,
Obama Administration ,
Private Sector ,
Smart City Challenge ,
Trade Relations