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 New BIS Rule Restricts Export of Certain Critical MineralsPresident Trump Announces Negotiations Based on Section 232 Commercial Aircraft and Engine Findings Canada United States Implements 50% Tariffs on Canada; Canada Responds with Matching Retaliatory TariffsUSTR Implements Tariffs in Section 301 Forced Labor Investigations China DHS Updates UFLPA Entity List with 43 Additional Chinese Companies China CIT Issues Order Addressing China Section 301 Cases in Light of Supreme Court Denial of CertiorariU.S. Supreme Court Declines Review of China Section 301 Tariff Challenge 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 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 Orders CBP to Process IEEPA Tariff Refunds for Phase 3 “Finally Liquidated” EntriesCIT Issues Order Addressing China Section 301 Cases in Light of Supreme Court Denial of Certiorari 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 Issues Executive Order Imposing New Sanctions on CubaPresident Trump Imposes Additional Tariff on Countries That Sell Oil to Cuba Customs/CBP United States Implements 50% Tariffs on Canada; Canada Responds with Matching Retaliatory TariffsCBP Issues Interim Final Rules Indefinitely Suspending the De Minimis Exemption for Imports DDTC President Trump Announces Initiation of Recission of Syria’s Designation as a State Sponsor of TerrorismBIS Amends the EAR to Remove Arms Embargo Designation on Cambodia 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 New BIS Rule Restricts Export of Certain Critical MineralsPresident Trump Announces Initiation of Recission of Syria’s Designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism 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 USTR Implements Tariffs in Section 301 Forced Labor InvestigationsUSTR Proposes Tariffs of 10% to 12.5% in 60 Section 301 Forced Labor Investigations Forced Labor/Human Rights DHS Updates UFLPA Entity List with 43 Additional Chinese CompaniesUSTR Implements Tariffs in Section 301 Forced Labor Investigations 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 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 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 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 Department of the Treasury Announces Further Sanctions on IranOFAC Reinstates U.S. Sanctions Related to Sales of Iranian Oil ITAR President Trump Announces Initiation of Recission of Syria’s Designation as a State Sponsor of TerrorismBIS Amends the EAR to Remove Arms Embargo Designation on Cambodia 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 Department of the Treasury Announces Further Sanctions on IranPresident Trump Announces Initiation of Recission of Syria’s Designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism 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 Amends Russia General Licenses Related to LukoilOFAC Issues Russia General License Allowing Delivery and Sale of Russian Crude Oil and Petroleum Sanctions Department of the Treasury Announces Further Sanctions on IranPresident Trump Announces Initiation of Recission of Syria’s Designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism 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 Trump Announces Section 232 Tariffs on Imports of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)President Trump Announces Negotiations Based on Section 232 Commercial Aircraft and Engine Findings 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 Implements Tariffs in Section 301 Forced Labor InvestigationsUSTR Imposes 25% Section 301 Tariff on Certain Imports from Brazil 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 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 FCC Substantially Revises Covered List Restrictions on Foreign-Produced Power InvertersFCC Covered List Targets Foreign-Produced Power Inverters and Advanced Robotic Devices Syria State Department Rescinds Syria’s Designation as a State Sponsor of TerrorismPresident Trump Announces Initiation of Recission of 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 United States Implements 50% Tariffs on Canada; Canada Responds with Matching Retaliatory TariffsPresident Trump Announces Section 232 Tariffs on Imports of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) 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 CIT Orders CBP to Process IEEPA Tariff Refunds for Phase 3 “Finally Liquidated” EntriesNew CIT IEEPA Tariff Refund Case Selected After Dismissal of Lead Case 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 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 Implements Tariffs in Section 301 Forced Labor InvestigationsUSTR Imposes 25% Section 301 Tariff on Certain Imports from Brazil 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 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
