Timely news and analysis of the latest developments in international trade law
As noted in previous posts, we and our foreign law firm partners continue to update our chart of COVID-19 measures taken by governments around the world. This update includes new information for most countries as noted in the chart: view/download the most recent version.
Please see our Trump and Trade Update of April 7…
As noted in previous posts, we and our foreign law firm partners continue to update our chart of COVID-19 measures taken by governments around the world. The most recent version is available here. This update includes new information for Belgium, China, European Union, Netherlands, Poland, South Africa and United Kingdom.
Please see our Trump and…
On April 7, 2020, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a temporary final rule to establish export restrictions on certain types of personal protective equipment products (PPE) used in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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As countries around the globe respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, business operations must adapt to changing rules and new restrictions. Many countries have limited business activity and travel, and many have taken actions that impact employee wages and benefits. In addition, several nations have issued economic stimulus measures that may provide companies with opportunities for…
Effective on March 25, 2020, the U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) interim final rule amended the “Encryption Rule” under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 C.F.R. § 120.54) with definitions more clearly explaining activities that are not considered to be exports, reexports, retransfers or temporary imports of secured…
As countries around the globe respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, business operations must adapt to changing rules and new restrictions. Many countries have limited business activity and travel, and many have taken actions that impact employee wages and benefits. In addition, several nations have issued economic stimulus measures that may provide companies with opportunities for…
UPDATED: April 6, 2020 – Major operational changes continue at trade-related U.S. government agencies and courts due to personnel and public safety concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States. Below is currently available information on their status. Overall, the Office of Personnel Management has announced that as of March 16, 2020, and until…
UPDATED: April 6, 2020 – Major operational changes continue at trade-related U.S. government agencies and courts due to personnel and public safety concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States. Below is currently available information on their status. Overall, the Office of Personnel Management has announced that as of March 16, 2020, and until…
As the novel coronavirus pandemic alters our daily lives, how we interact with each other and how we conduct business, Thompson Hine’s Trump and Trade editors are providing these web links to helpful government and international organization resources. We will update this post as additional websites focused on the global COVID-19 response become available.
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On March 13, 2020, the Canadian House of Commons and the Canadian Senate each approved Bill C-4, an “Act to implement the Agreement between Canada, the United States of America and the United Mexican States.” Shortly after that, Canadian Governor General Julie Payette gave her royal assent, ratifying the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) on…
