Topics Aluminum President Trump Modifies Section 232 Tariffs on Aluminum, Copper and Steel ImportsCommerce Adds Duty-Free Tariff Code for Section 232 Goods Containing No Aluminum, Steel, or Copper 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 President Directs Section 232 Negotiations on Robotics and Industrial Machinery Imports, Defers Tariffs or QuotasPresident Trump Opts for Negotiations, Not Tariffs, in Section 232 Wind Turbine Investigation Canada U.S. Importer of Canadian Products Challenges Section 338 TariffsPresident Trump Imposes Import Ban on Certain Canadian Products and Increases Tariffs on Other Products China DHS Updates UFLPA Entity List with Three Companies Engaged in Genetics TestingUSTR Seeks Comments on Further Suspension of Port Fees under China Section 301 Determination on Maritime Logistics China USTR Seeks Comments on Further Suspension of Port Fees under China Section 301 Determination on Maritime LogisticsCIT Issues Order Addressing China Section 301 Cases in Light of Supreme Court Denial of Certiorari China Maritime USTR Seeks Comments on Further Suspension of Port Fees under China Section 301 Determination on Maritime LogisticsUSTR Announces One-Year Suspension of Section 301 Countermeasures Targeting China’s Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors Copper President Trump Modifies Section 232 Tariffs on Aluminum, Copper and Steel ImportsCommerce Adds Duty-Free Tariff Code for Section 232 Goods Containing No Aluminum, Steel, or 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 CIT Certifies IEEPA Tariff Refund ClassCBP Confirms October 6, 2026 Launch of Phase 3 of the IEEPA Tariff Refund Process COVID-19 USTR Again Extends Certain China Section 301 Product ExclusionsUSTR Again Extends Section 301 Tariff Exclusions for Chinese COVID-19 Medical Products Cuba OFAC Issues New Cuba Sanctions Regulations and Amends Other Existing SanctionsPresident Trump Issues Executive Order Imposing New Sanctions on Cuba Customs/CBP CBP Delays Implementation Date of De Minimis Exemption for Mail ShipmentsCIT Certifies IEEPA Tariff Refund Class DDTC DDTC Issues Proposed Rule to Remove Certain Items from the U.S. Munitions ListDDTC Removes Syria from ITAR Section 126.1 Policy of Denial EAR New BIS Rule Restricts Export of Certain Critical MineralsPresident Trump Announces Initiation of Recission of Syria’s Designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism 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 DDTC Issues Proposed Rule to Remove Certain Items from the U.S. Munitions ListNew BIS Rule Restricts Export of Certain Critical Minerals 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 DHS Updates UFLPA Entity List with Three Companies Engaged in Genetics TestingCBP Issues Withhold Release Orders on Two Indonesian Palm Oil Producers Forced Labor/Human Rights DHS Updates UFLPA Entity List with Three Companies Engaged in Genetics TestingDHS Updates UFLPA Entity List with 43 Additional Chinese Companies 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 USTR Issues Statement on Status of USMCA ReviewUnited States and Taiwan Sign Agreement on Reciprocal Trade 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 Treasury Announces First Enforcement Penalty for Violation of Outbound Investment Security ProgramUSTR Announces Actions in Response to China’s Targeting of Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors Human Rights USTR Implements Tariffs in Section 301 Forced Labor InvestigationsCBP Issues WRO on Garments and Apparel Manufactured in Mauritius India USTR Implements Tariffs in Section 301 Forced Labor InvestigationsUSTR Launches Section 301 Investigations into Forced Labor Practices Information Technology/Cybersecurity Treasury Announces First Enforcement Penalty for Violation of Outbound Investment Security ProgramNew Export Controls on Advanced Computing ICs and Certain Closed AI Model Weights Investments Treasury Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Expand Outbound Investment Security ProgramTreasury Announces First Enforcement Penalty for Violation of Outbound Investment Security Program Iran OFAC Targets Iran’s Aviation and Rail Sectors for Additional SanctionsOFAC Increases the Scope of Sanctions on Iran ITAR DDTC Issues Proposed Rule to Remove Certain Items from the U.S. Munitions ListPresident Trump Announces Initiation of Recission of Syria’s Designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Japan USTR Implements Tariffs in Section 301 Forced Labor InvestigationsUSTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations into the Acts, Policies & Practices of Certain Economies Relating to Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing Sector Mexico USTR Implements Tariffs in Section 301 Forced Labor InvestigationsUSTR Issues Statement on Status of USMCA Review 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 Targets Iran’s Aviation and Rail Sectors for Additional SanctionsOFAC Issues New Cuba Sanctions Regulations and Amends Other Existing Sanctions 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 President Directs Section 232 Negotiations on Robotics and Industrial Machinery Imports, Defers Tariffs or QuotasDepartment of Commerce Initiates Section 232 Investigation of Imports of Robotics and Industrial Machinery Russia OFAC Amends Russia General Licenses Related to LukoilOFAC Issues Russia General License Allowing Delivery and Sale of Russian Crude Oil and Petroleum Sanctions OFAC Targets Iran’s Aviation and Rail Sectors for Additional SanctionsDDTC Removes Syria from ITAR Section 126.1 Policy of Denial Section 201 Investigations USTR Directs ITC to Launch Section 201 Investigation into Lamb Meat ImportsPresident Trump Announces “America First Trade Policy” Section 232 Investigations President Directs Section 232 Negotiations on Robotics and Industrial Machinery Imports, Defers Tariffs or QuotasPresident Trump Opts for Negotiations, Not Tariffs, in Section 232 Wind Turbine Investigation 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 Launches Section 301 Investigation into Vietnam’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Intellectual PropertyUSTR 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 Seeks Comments on Further Suspension of Port Fees under China Section 301 Determination on Maritime LogisticsUSTR Implements Tariffs in Section 301 Forced Labor Investigations 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 Treasury Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Expand Outbound Investment Security ProgramTreasury Announces First Enforcement Penalty for Violation of Outbound Investment Security Program Steel President Trump Modifies Section 232 Tariffs on Aluminum, Copper and Steel ImportsCommerce Adds Duty-Free Tariff Code for Section 232 Goods Containing No Aluminum, Steel, or Copper Supply Chain DHS Updates UFLPA Entity List with Three Companies Engaged in Genetics TestingCBP Issues Withhold Release Orders on Two Indonesian Palm Oil Producers Syria DDTC Removes Syria from ITAR Section 126.1 Policy of DenialState Department Rescinds Syria’s Designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Taiwan USTR Implements Tariffs in Section 301 Forced Labor InvestigationsUSTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations into the Acts, Policies & Practices of Certain Economies Relating to Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing Sector Tariffs/Trade Policy President Directs Section 232 Negotiations on Robotics and Industrial Machinery Imports, Defers Tariffs or QuotasPresident Trump Opts for Negotiations, Not Tariffs, in Section 232 Wind Turbine Investigation 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 U.S. Importer of Canadian Products Challenges Section 338 TariffsCIT Orders CBP to Process IEEPA Tariff Refunds for Phase 3 “Finally Liquidated” Entries 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 Treasury Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Expand Outbound Investment Security ProgramTreasury Announces First Enforcement Penalty for Violation of Outbound Investment Security Program 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 USTR Implements Tariffs in Section 301 Forced Labor InvestigationsCommerce Publishes Federal Register Notice Modifying HTSUS for Implementing General Terms of U.S. and UK Trade Deal USMCA (fka NAFTA) USTR Issues Statement on Status of USMCA ReviewPresident Trump Announces New Section 232 Tariffs on Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks, Their Parts, and Buses Starting November 1, 2025 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 Seeks Comments on Further Suspension of Port Fees under China Section 301 Determination on Maritime LogisticsU.S. Importer of Canadian Products Challenges Section 338 Tariffs Venezuela OFAC Issues General Licenses Authorizing Certain Venezuelan Commercial and Banking TransactionsOFAC Issues General License Authorizing Certain Oil Activities in Venezuela Vietnam USTR Launches Section 301 Investigation into Vietnam’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Intellectual PropertyUSTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations into the Acts, Policies & Practices of Certain Economies Relating to Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing Sector Wind Turbines President Trump Opts for Negotiations, Not Tariffs, in Section 232 Wind Turbine InvestigationDepartment 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
