Here we are. August , 2025, and the media is now publishing what facts they have on the various trade deals as well as those that have yet to come to fruition, in addition to the new announcement of imposed global tariffs...more
8/5/2025
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After challenging negotiations and rising tariff tensions, the U.S. and Japan have reached a trade deal.
This agreement precedes the August 1st tariff deadline, preventing a scheduled 25% tariff increase on Japanese...more
8/5/2025
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Automotive Industry ,
Free Trade Agreements ,
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International Trade ,
Investment ,
Japan ,
Semiconductors ,
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Trade Relations ,
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The Trade Act of 1974 grants the President broad powers to manage trade relationships with foreign countries. Section 301 of the act allows the President, acting through the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”), to...more
6/8/2023
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China ,
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USTR ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) ,
WTO
Many importers are eagerly awaiting the United States Trade Representative’s (“USTR”) required four-year review of the Section 301 Chinese tariffs. Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 grants the Office of the USTR a range of...more
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act & The Future of Forced Labor Enforcement -
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”), which takes effect on June 21, 2022, bans the importation of all goods made in the...more
2/10/2022
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Anti-Dumping Duty ,
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Imports ,
Supply Chain ,
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Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology recently voted to advance the America Competes Act of 2022 “the Act.” This comes after the Senate passed its version of the bill, the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act,...more
2/8/2022
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Anti-Dumping Duty ,
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