Weekly Trade Briefing: Oct. 11 – 15, 2021
Find out what the latest trade developments are from - WTO's New HS Tracker - to U.S. businesses disappointed by Biden’s China tariff plan, we've detailed these and much more for you here.
CBP Warns Importers Not to Abuse Cancellation Requests
A warning to importers to not cancel entries filed to take advantage of pending or potential decreases in Section 301 duties and/or approval/extension of exclusions in violation of the applicable regulations. Find out all the important details here.
USTR Requests Comments on Reinstating Sec. 301 Exclusions
Restart the exclusion process for Section 301 tariffs on Chinese goods? The Biden administration is looking to do so, and seeking comments from stakeholders on whether to reinstate previously extended exclusions. Find out all the details and how you can submit your comments (between October 12 through December 1, 2021).
Biden Administration Unveils ‘New Approach’ to China Relationship
What are the four our key aspects of the Biden administration’s emerging China strategy that you need to know? We detail these for you here.
USTR Temporarily Extends Sec. 301 Exclusions for Certain COVID-Related Products
Do your goods fall under the extension from exclusion on Section 301 duties for certain medical care imports from China? Find out here.
White House Considering Trade Probe Into China’s Subsidies
The Biden administration is reportedly considering launching an investigation into China’s widespread use of industrial subsidies under Section 301 of U.S. trade law, a move that could lead to additional tariffs on Chinese imports.
Have Your Say About ‘Notorious Markets’
USTR is seeking comments that identify online and physical markets to be considered for inclusion in the 2021 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy, with a special focus on the adverse impact of counterfeiting on workers involved with the manufacture of counterfeit goods.
USTR Seeking Comments on Possible Extension of Sec. 301 Exclusions for Medical-Care Products
With COVID-19 cases in the U.S. on the rise again due to spread of the Delta variant, the administration seeking public input on whether to extend by up to another 6 months, the Section 301 exclusions for 99 COVID-19 response “medical-care products” that are currently set to expire on September 30, 2021.
In Focus: Canada Exploring Border Carbon Adjustments
The Trudeau government recently announced the launch of consultations with the public on border carbon adjustments as part of Canada’s transition to a low-carbon economy, a move that could in the future have a significant impact on many importers and exporters.
Weekly Trade Briefing: July 26 – Aug 6, 2021
Find out what the latest trade developments are from - the new 'Buy American Rule' - to notice of final determinations: on certain upholstered domestic seating , we've detailed these and much more for you here:
