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U.S. and China Reach a “Framework” Trade Agreement

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Following the conclusion of a two-day negotiation held in London, representatives of the United States and China announced that the countries have reached a “framework” trade agreement, which is now awaiting approval from...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Tariff Update: February 5, 2025

The United States Postal Service has reversed its decision to temporarily suspend inbound packages from China and Hong Kong, citing coordination with U.S. Customs and Border Patrol to implement an efficient tariff collection...more

Hogan Lovells

USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigation into the Chinese Semiconductor Industry

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Section 301 investigation into China’s “acts, policies, and practices related to targeting the global semiconductor industry for dominance.” Potential results include tariffs on goods from China that contain foundational...more

Torres Trade Law, PLLC

Biden’s Gift to Trump: An Easy Route to Begin Imposing Hefty Tariffs on China

On December 23, 2024, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) launched an investigation of China’s acts, policies, and practices related to targeting of the semiconductor industry for dominance. The...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

A First Look at the Second Trump Administration’s National Security and Foreign Policy

President-elect Donald Trump and his key advisors have embraced the “Return to Peace through Strength,” sometimes known as “America First,” concept when describing their foreign policy and national security goals in the next...more

Mayer Brown

US China Trade Monthly - December 2024

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As global economic and geopolitical environments enter a new era, companies need to continuously develop and adjust their coherent global business strategies to secure and further expand business opportunities in all markets...more

ArentFox Schiff

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

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Welcome to the November 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

Dickinson Wright

USTR Finalizes Modifications on Section 301 Tariffs

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On September 16, 2024, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) announced the final modifications on China 301 tariffs after completing its statutory four-year review in May 2024....more

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USTR Finalizes Section 301 Tariffs on Chinese Imports with a Focus on Products from “Strategic Sectors”

On September 13, 2024 USTR announced modifications to the tariffs originally imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to pressure China to eliminate unreasonable policies and practices related to technology transfer...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

USTR Opens Section 301 Comment Period

The Office of U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released a request for comments on several proposed actions included in the final modifications of the Section 301 tariffs. On Sept. 13, USTR finalized several tariff increases...more

Wiley Rein LLP

USTR Releases Final Section 301 Modifications in Four-Year Review

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On September 13, 2024, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released the text of a Federal Register notice explaining the final modifications that will be made as a result of the statutory four-year review of...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

US Presidential Elections 2024—What is at Stake for Swiss Companies and Investors?

The November U.S. Presidential electoral campaign is in full swing. Since President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid and Vice President Kamala Harris secured the Democratic Party nomination, polls now show a tight race...more

Blank Rome LLP

The BR International Trade Report: July 2024

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Welcome to this month's issue of The BR International Trade Report, Blank Rome’s monthly digital newsletter highlighting international trade, cross-border investment, geopolitical risk issues, trends, and laws impacting...more

Kilpatrick

4 Key Takeaways | Solar Industry & Chinese Tariff Update

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Over the past few weeks, Thomas Allen, Kurtis Anderson, Mark J. Riedy, and Stephen Anstey have released four Legal Alerts on tariffs and threatened tariffs on the solar industry in Southeast Asia and generally imports from...more

Akerman LLP

Section 301 Tariffs Update

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Following last week’s announcement concerning the U.S. Trade Representative’s proposal to add or increase Section 301 ad valorem rates of duty for certain products of China, on May 22, 2024, the USTR issued its highly...more

Dickinson Wright

USTR Releases Section 301 Tariff Specifics and Electric Vehicles Will Be Impacted | 美国贸易办公室发布301条款关税细节;电动汽车将受到影响

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The USTR released more specifics regarding the proposed increase in tariffs on “key sectors.”  The most recent announcement clarifies the actual products impacted, the timing of such tariffs, and an exclusion process for a...more

Polsinelli

USTR Requests Comments on Section 301 Tariff Increases in Strategic Sectors

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A long-awaited statutory review of tariffs imposed on imports of Chinese goods under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 resulted in the Biden Administration increasing tariffs on EVs, semiconductors, solar products, steel...more

Benesch

Immediate Next Steps for New China Tariffs

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New Section 301 tariffs on imports from China were announced by the Biden Administration on May 14, 2024. The White House circulated a fact sheet directing the United States Trade Representative ("USTR") to exercise tariffs...more

Miller Canfield

USTR May Triple the Existing 301 Tariff Rate

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Importers must begin to prepare for another round of Section 301 tariffs on China-based products, as President Biden and the United States Trade Representative (USTR) will seek to take further action on China tariffs...more

BakerHostetler

U.S. Proposes Increased Section 301 Tariffs on Products Originating from China

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On May 14, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) proposed increased Section 301 tariffs on electric vehicles, batteries, battery parts, steel and aluminum products, semiconductors, and several other products that...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 5th Conference on U.S.-China Trade Controls - October 12th - 13th, Washington, DC

As the only comprehensive, practical event of its kind in the Unites States, ACI is hosting the highly anticipated 5th Annual U.S.-China Trade Controls Conference, scheduled for October 12–13 in Washington, DC. Considering...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Outbound Investment Order Adds New Wrinkle to U.S.-China Trade Dispute

On Aug. 9, 2023, President Biden signed an executive order (EO) that creates a policy to report and, in some cases, restrict outbound investments in national security technologies and products from the United States into...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

U.S.-China Policy Update, June 2023 #2

Secretary Yellen to Travel to Beijing. Unnamed Biden administration officials have reported Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen is planning to travel to Beijing in early July for meetings with CCP Vice Premier He Lifeng...more

Hogan Lovells

Administration defines “Foreign Entity of Concern” with implications for EV batteries under the IRA

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On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, the US Department of Commerce issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on the guardrail provisions included in the CHIPS and Science Act (CHIPS). As part of the proposed rule Commerce issued a...more

Wiley Rein LLP

[Webinar] The 2023 Trade Agenda and Congress - What You Need to Know - February 8th, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm EST

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2023 is expected to be a tumultuous year for trade in the advent of a new Congress and series of trade policy measures that were implemented in 2022. What will the 2023 trade agenda and playing field look like coming from the...more

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