On December 12, 2019, the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) issued another round of product exclusions pertaining to the 25% Section 301 List 3 Tariffs. The new list of exclusions includes 35 specifically crafted product descriptions that cover 75 separate exclusion requests. To view the full list of excluded products, click here. According to
U.S. and China Reach “Phase One” Agreement to Resolve Trade War
After a long period of negotiation, Vice Minister Wang Shouwen of China’s Commerce Ministry announced on December 13, 2019 that the U.S. and China have agreed to “phase one” of an agreement to bring an end to the trade war that has disrupted global supply chains since 2018. China’s confirmation came after President Trump approved
President Trump Announces Intent to Withdraw GSP Status for India and Turkey
At the direction of President Trump, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) has announced the United States’ intent to withdraw beneficiary status from India and Turkey under the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences (“GSP”) program.
Petition Summary: Magnesium from Israel
On October 24, 2018, Petitioner US Magnesium LLC filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on imports of Magnesium from Israel.
Petition Summary: Section 201 Global Safeguard Investigation on Bicycles
On Thursday, October 18, Petitioners Bicycle Corporation of America (“BCA”) and Detroit Bikes filed a petition for global safeguards on imports of certain assembled bicycles.
The USITC Reaches a Unanimous Preliminary Injury Determination in Strontium Chromate from Austria and France
On October 19, 2018, the U.S. International Trade Commission made affirmative determinations in the preliminary phase of the antidumping duty investigations on Strontium Chromate from Austria and France.
Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations: Refillable Stainless Steel Kegs from Germany, Mexico, and China
On October 11, 2018, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced that it is initiating antidumping duty investigations on Refillable Stainless Steel Kegs from Germany, Mexico, and the People’s Republic of China and concurrently initiating a countervailing duty investigation on imports from China.
Senators Nelson and Rubio Introduce New Amendment for Seasonal and Regional AD/CVD Cases
On September 27, 2018, Senators Marco Rubio (R) and Bill Nelson (D) introduced legislation that would give producers of seasonal fruits and vegetables standing to seek trade remedy relief. The proposed bill would amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to expand the criteria needed for petitioners to have standing to request the imposition of antidumping or countervailing duties.
Petition Summary: Certain Steel Wheels 12-16.5 Inches in Diameter from China
On August 8, 2018, Petitioners Dexstar Wheel a Division of Americana Development, Inc. filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping duties and countervailing duties on imports of Certain Steel Wheels 12-16.5 Inches in Diameter from the People’s Republic of China.
USTR Announces 25 Percent Tariff on Additional Imports from China
On August 7, 2018, the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced the second list of products that will be subject to an additional 25 percent tariff when imported from China. After a public hearing and comment period, USTR ultimately only removed 5 tariff lines from the list proposed in its notice of June