The People’s Bank of China (“Bank of China”) recently announced that it would encourage Chinese lenders “not to cut off loans” to Chinese exporters that are “facing temporary difficulties” as a result of the duties imposed by...more
Second Group of Products To Be Subject To Additional Tariffs As A Result Of Section 301 Process; China Immediately Responds with 25 Percent Tariffs On $16 Billion of U.S. Goods -
On June 15, 2018, the United States Trade...more
President Trump Directed USTR To Consider Increasing The Proposed Additional Duty From 10 To 25 Percent “To Encourage China To Change Its Harmful Policies” -
On August 1, 2018, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert...more
The Trump Administration Announces Final List Of Articles Subject To Section 301 Tariffs -
On June 15, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) released the final list of 818 Chinese products that...more
7/17/2018
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Trump Administration Imposes Tariffs On Imported Large Residential Washing Machines And Imported Solar Cells And Modules -
On January 22, 2018, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced that...more
2/7/2018
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Could Looming Virtual Private Network Rule Changes In China Further Stimulate “Reshoring” Of American Manufacturing? -
Starting March 31, 2018, China will only allow companies to use Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) from a...more
KORUS Renegotiation Update -
As we have reported previously, United States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer formally notified Korea in July that the U.S. requested a special Joint Committee meeting under the...more
NAFTA Renegotiation Status Update: Third Round Of Talks Conclude In Ottawa, Fourth Round Begins In Washington On October 11
The third round of talks on “renegotiation and modernization” of the North American Free Trade...more
Trump Administration Commences China Section 301 Investigation -
On August 14, 2017, President Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum instructing United States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer to determine...more
9/8/2017
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With U.S. Trade Representative Confirmation, NAFTA Renegotiations Are Underway -
On May 11, 2017, the Senate confirmed Robert Lighthizer as United States Trade Representative (USTR) in an 82-14 vote. Despite bipartisan...more
6/28/2017
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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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As the calendar turns from July to August, the Democratic and Republican National Conventions have both concluded. During the conventions, Americans learned about the candidates and their respective parties’ positions through...more