Recent changes in U.S. trade policy necessitate a thorough understanding of FAR and DFARS clauses related to cost recovery, duties and taxes....more
5/8/2025
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Contract Terms ,
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Defense Contracts ,
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In recent years, a multinational focus on preventing forced labor within supply chains has shaped due diligence requirements for companies worldwide. Recent changes to global policies and potential shifts in enforcement...more
5/5/2025
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Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
On February 21, 2025, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced a proposal to: (i) require that exporters of U.S. goods use U.S.-flagged and U.S.-built vessels for an increasing percentage of their exports;...more
3/11/2025
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Competition ,
Export Controls ,
International Trade ,
Maritime Transport ,
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Shipbuilding ,
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Vessels
On February 10, 2025, President Trump issued two Presidential Proclamations reimposing and expanding tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Adjustment Act of...more
2/14/2025
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Imports ,
International Trade ,
National Security ,
Section 232 ,
Supply Chain ,
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Trade Policy ,
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U.S. Commerce Department ,
US Trade Policies