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United States and European Union Add Commitments to Trade Framework

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Key Takeaways - The EU commits to eliminate tariffs on all U.S. industrial goods and provide preferential access for U.S. seafood and agricultural products, with the EU intending to introduce the legislative proposal this...more

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Agreement in Principle Announced Between the United States and the United Kingdom

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On May 8, 2025, the United States and the United Kingdom announced a new “trade agreement”. The Fact Sheet issued by the White House, can be found here. The Office of the United States Trade Representative has released the...more

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Automobile and Auto Parts Tariffs - White House Section 232 Announcement, Impact, and Timeline

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The White House announced new tariffs on imports of automobiles and auto parts under Section 232. The new Presidential Proclamation and Fact Sheet issued on March 26, 2025, establishes a structure for rolling out this action...more

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President Trump Issues A Proclamation Imposing 25% Tariffs on Automobiles and Automobile Parts Into the United States

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On March 26, 2025, President Trump, pursuant to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. § 2411), as amended, and Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. § 1862) issued a Proclamation titled Adjusting...more

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Trump Tariff Tracker -- March 19

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No new tariffs have been implemented this week. But, President Trump has publicly committed to rolling out reciprocal tariffs, as well as tariffs on automobiles, on April 2. While only limited details have been released as to...more

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As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns: December 2024

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Welcome to the December 2024 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and...more

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Incoming Perfect Storm?: The Shifting Regulatory Landscape for Automotive Manufacturers in Mexico

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It is expected that the next few years will be a challenging time for manufacturers in Mexico, with the automotive industry being particularly vulnerable as multiple pressure points come to a head: (1) the United...more

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As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns: October 2024

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Welcome to the October 2024 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and...more

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The On-Ramp: An Autonomous, Connected, and Electric Mobility Newsletter - July 2024

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Welcome to The On-Ramp, the newsletter published by Venable's Autonomous and Connected Mobility Team. The On-Ramp explores legal and policy developments in the world of autonomous and connected vehicles, smart infrastructure,...more

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As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns: June 2024

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Welcome to the June 2024 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and...more

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Biden Administration Imposes Tariffs on Electric Vehicles, Key EV Components from the People’s Republic of China

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On May 14, 2024, President Biden announced that the United States will apply Section 301 tariffs on an estimated $18 billion worth of goods, including a 100% tariff on all electric vehicles (EVs) from China. The new measure...more

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USTR to Take Further Actions on China 301 Tariffs | 美国贸易办公室即将对301条款关税采取进一步行动

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And just like that, the Biden Administration has reengaged in the China Tariff War. With today’s announcement of significant increases in key sectors, the Administration is putting special attention on protecting the U.S.’s...more

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The Sky’s the Limit – Yet More Section 301 Tariffs on China

The White House at 5 am Tuesday morning in DC released its decision on the new section 301 tariffs. There is a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs effective this year (which is in addition to the usual 2.5% import duty on cars)....more

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USTR to Take Further Actions on China 301 Tariffs

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And just like that, the Biden Administration has reengaged in the China Tariff War. With yesterday's announcement of significant tariff increases in key sectors, the Administration is putting special attention on protecting...more

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Long Awaited USMCA Panel Decision on Automotive “Core Parts” – What Happened and What’s Next

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On January 11, 2023, a dispute settlement panel organized under the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) released its Final Report in regard to a complaint lodged by Mexico and supported by Canada that the US was...more

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Canada Joins Mexico in Request for USMCA Panel on Automotive "Core Parts" Dispute

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On January 13, Canada announced that it would join Mexico in requesting a dispute settlement panel to address a disagreement over the US interpretation of the automotive rules of origin under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement...more

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How the USMCA Saves Costs for the Electric Mobility Supply Chain

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In light of the impact of high tariffs on EV inputs under Section 301 and Section 232 measures and the uncertainty of future trade actions, qualification under the US-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Agreement is more important than...more

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Can EV Production Thrive in Spite of US "China Tariffs"?

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Through Section 301, "China Tariffs," the United States Trade Representative (USTR) imposes additional ad valorem tariffs rates between 7.5% and 25% on the majority of Chinese-origin products, including lithium-ion batteries,...more

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How A Dispute Between Flooring Companies May Lead to the Invalidation of Section 301 Tariffs on All Imports from China Under List...

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In 2018, after conducting an investigation into China’s unfair intellectual property policies and practices, the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) imposed tariffs of up to 25% on certain U.S. imports from China...more

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USMCA Uniform Regulations Clarify Scope and Application of Steel and Aluminum Purchase Requirements for Passenger Vehicles, Light...

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On June 3, 2020, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) published an interim version of the Uniform Regulations concerning the interpretation, application, and administration of key provisions of the...more

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USMCA Preview: Alternative Methods of Dispute and Temporary Relief for Vehicle and Light Truck Producers

After more than two years of deliberation, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement [T-MAC in Mexico] will enter into force on July 1, 2020. The three-nation agreement includes a key element employers may want to take note...more

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USMCA Review: A New Deal for Labour in the ‘New NAFTA’

The United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) is a free-trade pact that was announced on November 30, 2018. This agreement changes the current rules governing North American trade contained in the North American Free...more

McGuireWoods Consulting

Emerging Technologies Washington Update - January 2020 #1

This Week: House Energy and Commerce examines online manipulation and deception, DOT unveils AV 4.0, updated guidance for autonomous vehicles, two courts block California from enforcing AB 5 for truck drivers for motor...more

McGuireWoods Consulting

Emerging Technologies Washington Update - August 2019 #4

This Week: USTR holds hearing on French digital services tax; EU to consider new regulation governing online platforms; Sanders, Warren take on facial recognition technology in new criminal justice reform proposals....more

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President Trump Delays Possible Section 232 Auto Tariffs Announces End to Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariffs on Imports From...

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On May 17, 2019, President Trump announced two significant trade developments. First, the President announced his determination in the national security investigation of imports of autos and auto parts under Section 232 of...more

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