Topics Aluminum The Department of Commerce Posts Second Tranche of Items for Potential Inclusion on Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Derivative Product Tariff ListsBIS Now Accepting Requests to Add Products to Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Auto Industry White House Announces Details on U.S.-South Korea Trade DealPresident Trump Announces New Section 232 Tariffs on Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks, Their Parts, and Buses Starting November 1, 2025 Auto Industry USTR Provides Details on Tariff Modifications Under U.S.-Korea Trade DealPresident Trump Announces New Section 232 Tariffs on Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks, Their Parts, and Buses Starting November 1, 2025 Belarus Commerce, State and Treasury Implement Further Sanctions on Russian and Third-Country Individuals and Entities that Continue to Support Russia’s War Efforts in UkraineOn the Eve of Ukrainian Independence Day, the United States Expands Export Controls and Sanctions on Russia and Belarus BIS President Trump Announces New 25% Section 232 Tariff on Narrow Category of Semiconductors Critical to AINo Section 232 Tariff Now on Processed Critical Minerals and Their Derivative Products Canada USTR Initiates Public Consultation Process for USMCA Joint ReviewU.S. Supreme Court to Review the Legality of Trump Administration’s IEEPA-Based Tariffs China USTR Issues Affirmative Determination in China Semiconductor Section 301 InvestigationUSTR Extends Remaining China Section 301 Product Exclusions China Maritime USTR Announces One-Year Suspension of Section 301 Countermeasures Targeting China’s Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding SectorsUnited States and China Reach Deal to Ease Trade Tensions Copper Details Emerge on the U.S.-EU Trade Deal Announced in JulyPresident Trump Announces 50% Tariff on U.S. Imports of Copper Country of Origin Federal Circuit Rules that Trafficking and Reciprocal Tariffs Violate IEEPADetails Emerge on the U.S.-EU Trade Deal Announced in July Court of International Trade Importers of Record Flood CIT with IEEPA Tariff Refund ComplaintsU.S. Supreme Court to Review the Legality of Trump Administration’s IEEPA-Based Tariffs COVID-19 USTR Again Extends Certain China Section 301 Product ExclusionsUSTR Again Extends Section 301 Tariff Exclusions for Chinese COVID-19 Medical Products Cuba Reissuance of 2017 National Security Presidential Memorandum on Policy Towards CubaTrump Signs EO Imposing an Additional 25% Tariff on Countries That Buy Venezuelan Oil Customs/CBP CBP to Issue All Refunds Electronically Starting February 6, 2026Importers of Record Flood CIT with IEEPA Tariff Refund Complaints DDTC DDTC Amends ITAR to Remove Arms Embargo on CambodiaStatus of Trade-Related Agency Operations During Government Shutdown EAR Federal Government Issues Tri-Seal Advisory on Sanctions and Export Controls Relief for SyriaWhite House Announces One-Year Suspension of the BIS “Affiliates Rule” European Union Department of Commerce Lists EU Tariff ExemptionsDetails Emerge on the U.S.-EU Trade Deal Announced in July Export Control Federal Government Issues Tri-Seal Advisory on Sanctions and Export Controls Relief for SyriaDDTC Amends ITAR to Remove Arms Embargo on Cambodia FDI/CFIUS President Trump Signs Executive Order on China’s Divestment of TikTokTreasury Releases Annual CFIUS Report Federal Government Shutdown Status of Trade-Related Agency Operations During Government ShutdownTrade-Related Agencies Reopen, and Many Toll Deadlines from Government Shutdown Forced Labor CBP Issues WRO on Garments and Apparel Manufactured in MauritiusUnited States and Guatemala Reach Framework Agreement on Reciprocal Trade Forced Labor/Human Rights USTR Announces Section 301 Tariffs on NicaraguaCBP Issues WRO on Garments and Apparel Manufactured in Mauritius Free Trade Agreements President Trump Announces New Section 232 Tariffs on Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks, Their Parts, and Buses Starting November 1, 2025USTR Initiates Public Consultation Process for USMCA Joint Review Government Contracts Top Five Takeaways from DOJ’s Newest Guidance for Investigation & Prosecution of White Collar CrimesCHIPS Incentives Program – Notice of Funding Opportunity for Small Business Innovation Research Program for CHIPS for America: CHIPS Metrology Hong Kong USTR Announces Actions in Response to China’s Targeting of Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding SectorsTrump Signs EO Prohibiting Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for Goods from China Human Rights CBP Issues WRO on Garments and Apparel Manufactured in MauritiusOFAC Removes the Syrian Sanctions Regulations (codified at 31 C.F.R. Part 542) India President Trump Announces Additional Tariffs on India for Russian Federation Oil PurchasesTrump Signs EO Imposing an Additional 25% Tariff on Countries That Buy Venezuelan Oil Information Technology/Cybersecurity New Export Controls on Advanced Computing ICs and Certain Closed AI Model WeightsDepartment of Commerce Proposes Ban on Connected Vehicles Using Chinese or Russian Hardware and Software Investments Treasury Announces Intent to Launch a CFIUS Fast Track Pilot Program to Streamline Review Iran President Trump Issues America First Investment Policy Memorandum Impacting FDI into the U.S. and Outbound Investment to Foreign AdversariesPresident Trump Issues Executive Order on Countering Iran’s Malign Influence ITAR DDTC Amends ITAR to Remove Arms Embargo on CambodiaDDTC Issues Interim Final Rule to Amend Provisions of the ITAR and USML Categories Japan Trump Administration Announces Changes to Japan TariffsPresident Trump Orders De Novo CFIUS Review of U.S. Steel Acquisition Mexico USTR Initiates Public Consultation Process for USMCA Joint ReviewU.S. Supreme Court to Review the Legality of Trump Administration’s IEEPA-Based Tariffs Nicaragua USTR Announces Section 301 Tariffs on NicaraguaUSTR Issues Section 301 Determination on Nicaragua’s Abuses of Labor Rights and Human Rights Practices North Korea BIS Issues Interim Final Rule Expanding Certain Controls on Activities of U.S. PersonsState Department Imposes Export and Other Restrictions on Chinese and Russian Entities for Transfers of Controlled Items to Iran, North Korea and Syria OFAC OFAC Again Extends Russia General License 13 Authorizing Transactions Ordinarily Incident and Necessary for Operations in RussiaFederal Government Issues Tri-Seal Advisory on Sanctions and Export Controls Relief for Syria PPE and Medical Equipment Department of Commerce Initiates Section 232 Investigation of Imports of Personal Protective Equipment, Medical Consumables, and Medical Equipment Robotics and Industrial Machinery Department of Commerce Initiates Section 232 Investigation of Imports of Robotics and Industrial Machinery Russia OFAC Again Extends Russia General License 13 Authorizing Transactions Ordinarily Incident and Necessary for Operations in RussiaOFAC Issues New and Amended Russia-related General Licenses Sanctions OFAC Again Extends Russia General License 13 Authorizing Transactions Ordinarily Incident and Necessary for Operations in RussiaFederal Government Issues Tri-Seal Advisory on Sanctions and Export Controls Relief for Syria Section 201 Investigations President Trump Announces “America First Trade Policy”CBP Publishes Proposed Rule to Limit Duty Exemption for Certain Low-Value Shipments Section 232 Investigations President Trump Announces New 25% Section 232 Tariff on Narrow Category of Semiconductors Critical to AINo Section 232 Tariff Now on Processed Critical Minerals and Their Derivative Products Section 301 Investigations USTR Issues Affirmative Determination in China Semiconductor Section 301 InvestigationUSTR Announces Section 301 Tariffs on Nicaragua Semiconductors President Trump Announces New 25% Section 232 Tariff on Narrow Category of Semiconductors Critical to AIUnited States and Taiwan Sign Agreement on Trade & Investment Steel The Department of Commerce Posts Second Tranche of Items for Potential Inclusion on Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Derivative Product Tariff ListsBIS Now Accepting Requests to Add Products to Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Supply Chain United States and Taiwan Sign Agreement on Trade & InvestmentCBP Issues WRO on Garments and Apparel Manufactured in Mauritius Syria Federal Government Issues Tri-Seal Advisory on Sanctions and Export Controls Relief for SyriaOFAC Amends Remaining Syria-Related Sanctions Regulations Taiwan United States and Taiwan Sign Agreement on Trade & InvestmentCBP Issues WRO on Bicycles Manufactured in Taiwan Tariffs/Trade Policy President Trump Announces New 25% Section 232 Tariff on Narrow Category of Semiconductors Critical to AINo Section 232 Tariff Now on Processed Critical Minerals and Their Derivative Products Thailand United States and Thailand Agree to Framework Agreement on Reciprocal Trade Timber/Lumber President Trump Delays Section 232 Tariff Increase on Wood Furniture, Cabinets and VanitiesUSTR Provides Details on Tariff Modifications Under U.S.-Korea Trade Deal Trade Remedy/Enforcement Customs Broker Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy Charge in Latest FCPA Prosecution Following DOJ’s Recent Enforcement RestartFederal Circuit Upholds CIT Decision Supporting China Section 301 Lists 3 and 4A Tariffs Treasury OFAC Again Extends Russia General License 13 Authorizing Transactions Ordinarily Incident and Necessary for Operations in RussiaWhite House Announces One-Year Suspension of the BIS “Affiliates Rule” Turkey OFAC and State Department Continue to Target Individuals and Entities Facilitating Russian Financial Transactions and Supporting Russia’s Defense SectorBIS Announces Expedited Licensing Review for Exports to Turkey and Syria to Assist with Earthquake Relief Efforts U.S. Outbound Investments President Trump Issues America First Investment Policy Memorandum Impacting FDI into the U.S. and Outbound Investment to Foreign AdversariesFinal Rule Issued on Outbound U.S. Investments in National Security-Related Technologies in Countries of Concern Ukraine OFAC Issues New and Amended Russia-related General LicensesOFAC Continues to Extend Russia General License 13 Authorizing Transactions Ordinarily Incident and Necessary for Operations in Russia Ukraine-Russia Crisis OFAC Issues New and Amended Russia-related General Licenses Uncategorized "Trump and Trade" Is Now "SmarTrade" United Kingdom Commerce Publishes Federal Register Notice Modifying HTSUS for Implementing General Terms of U.S. and UK Trade DealUS and UK Implement General Terms of Trade Deal USMCA (fka NAFTA) President Trump Announces New Section 232 Tariffs on Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks, Their Parts, and Buses Starting November 1, 2025USTR Initiates Public Consultation Process for USMCA Joint Review USML DDTC Issues Interim Final Rule to Amend Provisions of the ITAR and USML CategoriesBIS, DDTC Publish a Series of Rules to Modernize U.S. Space-Related Export Controls USTR President Trump Announces New 25% Section 232 Tariff on Narrow Category of Semiconductors Critical to AINo Section 232 Tariff Now on Processed Critical Minerals and Their Derivative Products Venezuela Trump Signs EO Imposing an Additional 25% Tariff on Countries That Buy Venezuelan OilOFAC Extends Winding Down Deadline of Venezuela General License 41 Vietnam United States and Vietnam Agree to Framework Agreement on Reciprocal Trade Wind Turbines Department of Commerce Initiates Section 232 Investigation of Imports of Wind Turbines and Seeks Public Comments World Trade Organization USTR Releases President Trump’s 2025 Trade Policy Agenda and 2024 Annual ReportChina Announces Retaliatory Tariffs and Other Trade Actions Against the U.S.
