USTR Extends Hundreds of Expired Exclusions From Section 301 Tariffs on China
Are your goods to be included? Find out all the details on the upcoming Section 301 products exclusions to be reinstated.
Buy American Act Changes Finalized
What are the 3 significant changes to the Buy American Act rules that you need to know? And as a result of this final rule to the Buy American Act, why do business need to review and revise their supply chains? We detail the answers to these and much more, here.
U.S. Bans Russian Energy Imports
What Russian energy imports are now banned under the recent Executive Order? What potential impacts will be experienced by U.S. consumers as a result? Find out all the details here.
USTR Criticizes China’s WTO Compliance in Annual Report
Even though China has been a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) for 20 years, they have failed to transform their economy and pursue open, market-oriented policies endorsed by the WTO. Find out all the problematic trade policies and practices that range from intellectual property, to agriculture, and China's reaction to the report, here.
Most Countries Making Little Progress on Anti-Corruption Efforts, Transparency Group Reports
How does the USA and Canada score in their efforts to improve the level of public sector corruption within their borders? You'd be surprised. Find out all the details on the Corruption Perceptions Index for 2021 and why it matters.
Canada Loses USMCA Dispute Over Unfair Treatment of Dairy Quotas
What is Canada's reaction to the loss, the details of the ruling, and the next steps in the process to dispute under USMCA? Find out all the details here.
Canada Launches USMCA Challenge Against Softwood Lumber Duties
The Trudeau government announced on Tuesday that it has launched a challenge under the USMCA against what it says are “unjustified” U.S. antidumping and countervailing duties on Canadian softwood lumber. Find out all the details here.
Canada Threatens Retaliatory Trade Action if U.S. Congress Passes EV Tax Credit
What are the details surrounding the electric vehicle (EV) tax credit under President Biden’s Build Back Better plan? What countries are opposing this, and how would this tax credit affect Canada's auto industry? Find out all the details here.
New Requirements for Exporting Agri-Food Products to the EU
Are you prepared for the EU’s new export requirements? We detail everything you need to know on the required use of updated export certificates under the EU’s new animal health law.
USTR Reaches Agreements with Turkey and India on Digital Services Taxes
Digital services taxes are coming more into focus and robust implementation with the Global Tax Framework in 2023, sometimes involving retaliatory tariffs when disputes arise. Find out all the details on this, and the USTR agreement between India and Turkey.
