Our International Trade practice group has been blogging about a wide range of trade-related news and activities since November 2016, and in June 2018 we officially launched the “Trump and Trade” blog. However, our purview has always been broader than the executive branch; we also provide timely updates on legislation, trade remedy litigation, customs matters,
Federal Trade Commission Seeks Comment on “Made in USA” Labeling
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking public comment on the “Made in USA” claim and other unqualified U.S.-origin claims on product labels. The FTC’s statutory authority allows it to pursue enforcement actions to prevent unfair and deceptive “Made in USA” and other U.S.-origin claims. According to the
BIS Publishes Final Rule Suspending EAR License Exceptions for Hong Kong
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has published the final rule in the Federal Register amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to suspend all License Exceptions for Hong Kong that provide preferential treatment as compared to those available for exports to China. This amendment to the EAR implements the announcement
Happy Holidays from Thompson Hine
Unless there is significant breaking trade news, the members of the Trump and Trade blog will be on holiday break until January 2, 2020, when regular updates will resume.
