Topics Aluminum 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 Auto Industry Department of Commerce Announces New Procedures to Request Tariffs on Auto PartsCommerce Publishes Federal Register Notice Modifying HTSUS for Implementing General Terms of U.S. and UK 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 Trump Administration Initiates Section 232 Investigation into Imports of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Seeks Public CommentsTrump Administration Initiates Section 232 Investigation into Imports of Polysilicon and Seeks Public Comments Canada CAFC Maintains President Trump’s IEEPA Tariffs Pending Final DecisionSection 232 Aluminum and Steel Tariffs Increased to 50% Except for UK; Significant Changes Made to Calculating and “Stacking” of Tariffs China Trump Administration Initiates Section 232 Investigation into Imports of Polysilicon and Seeks Public CommentsPresident Trump Orders Unwinding of 2020 Acquisition of U.S. Audio Visual Technology Company by Chinese Company Country of Origin President Trump Announces General Terms to a Forthcoming Trade Deal with the United Kingdom, Keeping 10% Baseline Tariffs But Dropping Tariffs on British Autos, Steel, and AluminumUSTR Announces Actions in Response to China’s Targeting of Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors Court of International Trade CAFC Maintains President Trump’s IEEPA Tariffs Pending Final DecisionCIT Enjoins IEEPA Tariffs but CAFC Issues Temporary Stay – Analysis & Recommendations 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 Commerce Publishes Federal Register Notice Modifying HTSUS for Implementing General Terms of U.S. and UK Trade Deal9th Circuit Upholds a $26 Million Civil Penalty Against a Pipe Importer for Violating the False Claims Act DDTC 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 EAR BIS Adds Over 80 Companies to Entity List, with Heavy Focus on ChinaReversing the Biden Administration, State Department Recreates the Cuba Restricted List European Union Trump Administration Imposes Section 232 Steel and Aluminum 25% Tariffs March 12, 2025; EU and Canada RetaliatePresident Trump Announces New Tariffs on Imported Steel and Aluminum Articles and Derivatives from All Countries with No Exemptions or Exclusions Export Control President Trump Announces Revocation of Syria Sanctions and Waiver of Other Sanctions and Export ControlsBIS Adds Over 80 Companies to Entity List, with Heavy Focus on China FDI/CFIUS President Trump Orders Unwinding of 2020 Acquisition of U.S. Audio Visual Technology Company by Chinese CompanyTreasury Announces Intent to Launch a CFIUS Fast Track Pilot Program to Streamline Review Federal Government Shutdown Trade-Related Agencies Reopen, and Many Toll Deadlines from Government ShutdownUSTR to Begin Furloughing Staff Forced Labor/Human Rights Top Five Takeaways from DOJ’s Newest Guidance for Investigation & Prosecution of White Collar CrimesCBP Issues WRO on Taepyung Salt Farm Free Trade Agreements Commerce Publishes Federal Register Notice Modifying HTSUS for Implementing General Terms of U.S. and UK Trade DealSection 232 Aluminum and Steel Tariffs Increased to 50% Except for UK; Significant Changes Made to Calculating and “Stacking” of Tariffs 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 India Trump Signs EO Imposing an Additional 25% Tariff on Countries That Buy Venezuelan OilU.S. Paper File Folder Industry Files Petition Alleging Injury from Dumped Imports from China, India and Vietnam and Subsidized Imports from India 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 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 Japan President Trump Orders De Novo CFIUS Review of U.S. Steel AcquisitionPresident Trump Announces New Tariffs on Imported Steel and Aluminum Articles and Derivatives from All Countries with No Exemptions or Exclusions Mexico FinCEN Issues Landmark Orders Sanctioning Foreign Banks for Alleged Opioid-Related Money LaunderingCAFC Maintains President Trump’s IEEPA Tariffs Pending Final Decision 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 Continues to Extend Russia General License 13 Authorizing Transactions Ordinarily Incident and Necessary for Operations in RussiaPresident Trump Announces Revocation of Syria Sanctions and Waiver of Other Sanctions and Export Controls Russia OFAC Continues to Extend Russia General License 13 Authorizing Transactions Ordinarily Incident and Necessary for Operations in RussiaOFAC Amends Russia General License 55 Relating to the Sakhalin-2 Oil and Gas Project Sanctions FinCEN Issues Landmark Orders Sanctioning Foreign Banks for Alleged Opioid-Related Money LaunderingPresident Trump Announces Revocation of Syria Sanctions and Waiver of Other Sanctions and Export Controls 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 Trump Administration Initiates Section 232 Investigation into Imports of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Seeks Public CommentsTrump Administration Initiates Section 232 Investigation into Imports of Polysilicon and Seeks Public Comments Section 301 Investigations USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigation of Brazil’s Trading PracticesPresident Trump Issues Clarification on Application of Various IEEPA Tariffs Semiconductors Commerce Initiates Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Semiconductor Manufacturing EquipmentBIS Seeks to Further Strengthen Export Controls Targeting China’s Advanced Semiconductor Industry Steel 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 Supply Chain Commerce Publishes Federal Register Notice Modifying HTSUS for Implementing General Terms of U.S. and UK Trade DealSection 232 Aluminum and Steel Tariffs Increased to 50% Except for UK; Significant Changes Made to Calculating and “Stacking” of Tariffs Tariffs/Trade Policy President Trump Extends the Deadline for Implementing Reciprocal TariffsPresident Trump Announces Revocation of Syria Sanctions and Waiver of Other Sanctions and Export Controls Trade Remedies, Litigation & Enforcement 9th Circuit Upholds a $26 Million Civil Penalty Against a Pipe Importer for Violating the False Claims ActCAFC Maintains President Trump’s IEEPA Tariffs Pending Final Decision Treasury FinCEN Issues Landmark Orders Sanctioning Foreign Banks for Alleged Opioid-Related Money LaunderingTreasury Announces Intent to Launch a CFIUS Fast Track Pilot Program to Streamline Review 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 Continues to Extend Russia General License 13 Authorizing Transactions Ordinarily Incident and Necessary for Operations in RussiaOFAC Again Continues to Extend Authorizations Under Russia General License 13 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) Section 232 Aluminum and Steel Tariffs Increased to 50% Except for UK; Significant Changes Made to Calculating and “Stacking” of TariffsWhite House Amends Automobile Parts Tariffs to Ease Burden on U.S. Automakers 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 Initiates Section 301 Investigation of Brazil’s Trading PracticesUSTR Proposes Modifications to Section 301 Actions on Chinese Vessels and Maritime Transport Operators Venezuela Trump Signs EO Imposing an Additional 25% Tariff on Countries That Buy Venezuelan OilOFAC Extends Winding Down Deadline of Venezuela General License 41 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.
