Topics Aluminum President Trump Lowers IEEPA-Based Tariffs on India and Announces Framework for Bilateral Interim Trade AgreementThe Department of Commerce Posts Second Tranche of Items for Potential Inclusion on Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Derivative Product Tariff Lists Auto Industry USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations into the Acts, Policies & Practices of Certain Economies Relating to Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing SectorWhite House Announces Details on U.S.-South Korea Trade Deal Auto Industry President Trump Lowers IEEPA-Based Tariffs on India and Announces Framework for Bilateral Interim Trade AgreementUSTR Provides Details on Tariff Modifications Under U.S.-Korea Trade Deal 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 BIS Amends the EAR to Remove Arms Embargo Designation on CambodiaPresident Trump Announces New 25% Section 232 Tariff on Narrow Category of Semiconductors Critical to AI 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 Launches Section 301 Investigations into Forced Labor PracticesUSTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations into the Acts, Policies & Practices of Certain Economies Relating to Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing Sector 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 President Trump Lowers IEEPA-Based Tariffs on India and Announces Framework for Bilateral Interim Trade AgreementDetails Emerge on the U.S.-EU Trade Deal Announced in July 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 CBP Reports Progress on IEEPA Tariff Refund ProcessCIT Suspends Earlier Order Directing IEEPA Tariff Refunds COVID-19 USTR Again Extends Certain China Section 301 Product ExclusionsUSTR Again Extends Section 301 Tariff Exclusions for Chinese COVID-19 Medical Products Cuba President Trump Imposes Additional Tariff on Countries That Sell Oil to CubaReissuance of 2017 National Security Presidential Memorandum on Policy Towards Cuba Customs/CBP Two Steps Importers Should Take Now to Prepare for IEEPA Tariff RefundsFederal Circuit Clears Path for CIT to Oversee IEEPA Tariff Refund Process DDTC BIS Amends the EAR to Remove Arms Embargo Designation on CambodiaDDTC Amends ITAR to Remove Arms Embargo on Cambodia EAR BIS Amends the EAR to Remove Arms Embargo Designation on CambodiaFederal Government Issues Tri-Seal Advisory on Sanctions and Export Controls Relief for Syria European Union USTR Launches Section 301 Investigations into Forced Labor PracticesUSTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations into the Acts, Policies & Practices of Certain Economies Relating to Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing Sector Export Control BIS Amends the EAR to Remove Arms Embargo Designation on CambodiaFederal Government Issues Tri-Seal Advisory on Sanctions and Export Controls Relief for Syria 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 Launches Section 301 Investigations into Forced Labor PracticesUSTR Announces Section 301 Tariffs on Nicaragua France USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations into the Acts, Policies & Practices of Certain Economies Relating to Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing Sector Free Trade Agreements United States and Taiwan Sign Agreement on Reciprocal TradePresident Trump Announces New Section 232 Tariffs on Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks, Their Parts, and Buses Starting November 1, 2025 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 USTR Launches Section 301 Investigations into Forced Labor PracticesUSTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations into the Acts, Policies & Practices of Certain Economies Relating to Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing Sector 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 President Trump Lowers IEEPA-Based Tariffs on India and Announces Framework for Bilateral Interim Trade AgreementTreasury Announces Intent to Launch a CFIUS Fast Track Pilot Program to Streamline Review Iran President Trump Issues Executive Order to Address Continuing Threats by IranPresident Trump Imposes Additional Tariff on Countries That Sell Oil to Cuba ITAR BIS Amends the EAR to Remove Arms Embargo Designation on CambodiaDDTC Amends ITAR to Remove Arms Embargo on Cambodia Japan USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations into the Acts, Policies & Practices of Certain Economies Relating to Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing SectorTrump Administration Announces Changes to Japan Tariffs Mexico USTR Launches Section 301 Investigations into Forced Labor PracticesUSTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations into the Acts, Policies & Practices of Certain Economies Relating to Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing Sector 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 Issues Russia General License Allowing Delivery and Sale of Russian Crude Oil and PetroleumOFAC Issues General License Authorizing Certain Oil Activities in Venezuela 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 Issues Russia General License Allowing Delivery and Sale of Russian Crude Oil and PetroleumPresident Trump Imposes Additional Tariff on Countries That Sell Oil to Cuba Sanctions OFAC Issues General License Authorizing Certain Oil Activities in VenezuelaOFAC Continues to Extend Venezuela General License Delaying PdVSA 2020 8.5% Bond-Related Authorizations 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 In Response to U.S. Supreme Court IEEPA Tariff Ruling, USTR Plans to Initiate Section 301 InvestigationsIEEPA-Based Tariffs Ending February 24, 2026 Section 301 Investigation - France USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations into the Acts, Policies & Practices of Certain Economies Relating to Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing Sector Section 301 Investigation - Vietnam USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations into the Acts, Policies & Practices of Certain Economies Relating to Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing Sector Section 301 Investigations USTR Launches Section 301 Investigations into Forced Labor PracticesUSTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations into the Acts, Policies & Practices of Certain Economies Relating to Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing Sector Section 301- China Semiconductors USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations into the Acts, Policies & Practices of Certain Economies Relating to Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing Sector Semiconductors USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations into the Acts, Policies & Practices of Certain Economies Relating to Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing SectorPresident Trump Announces New 25% Section 232 Tariff on Narrow Category of Semiconductors Critical to AI Steel President Trump Lowers IEEPA-Based Tariffs on India and Announces Framework for Bilateral Interim Trade AgreementThe Department of Commerce Posts Second Tranche of Items for Potential Inclusion on Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Derivative Product Tariff Lists Supply Chain USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations into the Acts, Policies & Practices of Certain Economies Relating to Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing SectorPresident Trump Imposes Additional Tariff on Countries That Sell Oil to Cuba Syria Federal Government Issues Tri-Seal Advisory on Sanctions and Export Controls Relief for SyriaOFAC Amends Remaining Syria-Related Sanctions Regulations Taiwan USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations into the Acts, Policies & Practices of Certain Economies Relating to Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing SectorUnited States and Taiwan Sign Agreement on Reciprocal Trade Tariffs/Trade Policy USTR Launches Section 301 Investigations into Forced Labor PracticesUSTR Releases President Trump’s 2026 Trade Policy Agenda and 2025 Annual Report Thailand USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations into the Acts, Policies & Practices of Certain Economies Relating to Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing SectorUnited 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 USTR Launches Section 301 Investigations into Forced Labor PracticesCBP Reports Progress on IEEPA Tariff Refund Process 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 President Trump Lowers IEEPA-Based Tariffs on India and Announces Framework for Bilateral Interim Trade AgreementPresident Trump Imposes Additional Tariff on Countries That Sell Oil to Cuba 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 USTR Releases President Trump’s 2026 Trade Policy Agenda and 2025 Annual ReportUSTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations into the Acts, Policies & Practices of Certain Economies Relating to Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing Sector Venezuela OFAC Issues General License Authorizing Certain Oil Activities in VenezuelaPresident Trump Imposes Additional Tariff on Countries That Sell Oil to Cuba Vietnam USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations into the Acts, Policies & Practices of Certain Economies Relating to Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing SectorUnited 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 2026 Trade Policy Agenda and 2025 Annual ReportUSTR Releases President Trump’s 2025 Trade Policy Agenda and 2024 Annual Report
