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Biden’s Commerce Nominees Expected to Take Multilateral Approach

January 12, 2021 Trade Translation

President-elect Joe Biden’s two top Commerce Department nominees are Rhode Island Governor, Gina Raimondo as Commerce secretary, and Don Graves as Commerce deputy secretary. The nominees were announced Jan. 8 by Biden, who urged the Senate to quickly confirm the nominations. The need for Senate confirmation comes during a wave of current cabinet resignations including the acting Secretary of Homeland Security, Chad Wolf; who announced he would step down…

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New 25% Tariff on Certain French Goods Added to Tariff Schedule, Then Suspended One Day Later

January 11, 2021 Section 301 Updates, Trade Translation

Tariffs on certain goods from France were added to the tariff schedule and took effect on Jan. 6, according to the ITC’s change record. The additional tariffs on certain products were announced in July 2020. Section 301 tariffs announced by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in July in retaliation for France’s digital services tax (DST)…

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Less Licenses, More Exceptions… for Mexico, Ukraine, and Cyprus

December 30, 2020 Trade Translation

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has reduced licensing restrictions for certain exports to Mexico, Ukraine, and Cyprus by revising their Country Group designations in the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In a final rule which takes effect Dec. 28, BIS adds Mexico and Cyprus in Country Group A:6 and moves Ukraine from Country Group…

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BIS Publishes Guidance on FDP Rule Changes, as it Relates to the Entity List

December 28, 2020 Trade Translation

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has published a set of frequently asked questions in an effort to provide guidance on its summer update to the foreign direct product rule, which increased restrictions on particular foreign trade items. The guidance includes FAQs that explain how restrictions apply to companies and goods, and how they…

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USMCA Fixes in End of Year Legislative Package

December 28, 2020 Trade News, Trade Translation

The end of year legislative package will include certain fixes for USMCA, including the restoration of Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) refunds for post-entry fillings. The MPF previously was not refunded unless your USMCA claim was made at time of entry. Now it will be refundable if making a post entry claim such as a Protest…

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BIS Adds 77 Entities to Entity List, Including China’s Top Chipmaker SMIC

December 28, 2020 Trade Translation

Continuing their focus on parties which have ties to the Chinese military, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has added 77 entities and people to the Entity List. The Department of Commerce (DOC) has also added a new Military End User (MEU) List this week, which includes 58 Chinese companies. This is part of…

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CBP Initiative Brings Awareness to Counterfeit Holiday Products

November 23, 2020 Trade Translation

All year long, counterfeit consumer goods are an issue often heard of prior to major sporting events. However, it is most common and problematic before the holidays, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This is because consumers order gifts online, unable to inspect the physical product prior to purchase, and retail and distributor…

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EU Imposes Tariffs on $4 Billion in Imports from U.S.

November 11, 2020 Trade Translation

The European Union will impose tariffs on $4 billion in imports from the U.S. These tariffs are a part of the dispute over aircraft subsidies and serve as a punishment for U.S. subsidies for Boeing. These taxes have been authorized by the World Trade Organization and have taken effect on Nov. 10. There has…

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Presidential Proclamation Modifies GSP, Suspends Benefits for Thailand

November 4, 2020 Trade Translation

Under a Presidential Proclamation issued on Oct. 30, there will be a set of changes to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) that will take effect Nov. 1. Certain products have been added and removed from the list of goods that are eligible for GSP. Changes include the addition of fresh-cut roses, and the removal…

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China Approves Export Control Law

October 28, 2020 Trade Translation

China has approved a new structure for regulating certain exports which include sensitive products, services, and data. The Republic of China’s National People’s Congress Standing Committee has approved this Export Control Law (ECL) to protect China’s national security. The law will go into effect on December 1, 2020. The ECL will be implemented by state…

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