CLK Canada Announces Two New Partners
Cassidy Levy Kent is very pleased to announce the admission of two new partners, effective January 1, 2024. Hugh Lee’s […]
New Legislation Would Impose Fees on “Dirty” Imports, Link Climate and Trade Policy
The increasing convergence of climate and trade policy gained new momentum this week with legislation to “level the playing field” […]
BIS Urges Heightened Due Diligence for Certain Exports to Prevent Diversion to Russia
BIS Urges Heightened Due Diligence for Certain Exports to Prevent Diversion to Russia The United States, as a member of […]
Impact of U.S. Government Shutdown on Trade
If Congress fails to approve new spending for federal agencies by 11:59PM on September 30, a federal government shutdown and […]
Commerce Reportedly Poised to Review Vietnam’s Non-Market Economy Status
According to a readout provided to the press by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, U.S. Secretary of […]
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List Updated to Include Three New Companies
Today the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (“FLETF”) published an update to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”) Entity […]
CBP Updates Broker Guidance
On September 8, 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) published updates (Version 2.0) to its Customs Broker Guidance for […]
Deal Creates New Program for Humanitarian Goods Exports to Iran
This week the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced the establishment of the humanitarian […]
USTR Extends Section 301 Exclusions
In a Public Inspection Notice issued tonight, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) announced the extension of 352 […]
Commerce Proposes Revisions to 232 Exclusion Process
Today the Commerce Department published proposed revisions to the Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariff exclusions process. Specifically, the proposed […]
FLETF Publishes Annual UFLPA Strategy Update and Expands Entity List
On July 26, 2023, the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (“FLETF”), chaired by the Department of Homeland Security, published an […]
Federal Court of Appeal Confirms Narrow Scope for Past Injury and Threat in Anti-Dumping Proceedings
The Federal Court of Appeal (“FCA”) recently released a decision in Canadian Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association v Canada (Attorney […]
New Executive Order Issued to Establish Outbound Investment Program
On August 9, 2023, President Biden signed Executive Order (E.O.) 14105, “Addressing United States Investments in Certain National Security Technologies […]
The Government of Ontario Seeks to Mandate Preferential Treatment of Ontario Suppliers
The Government of Ontario is conducting public consultations on its proposal to enact regulations under the Ontario Building Ontario Businesses […]
New U.S. Sanctions Target Wagner Group and African Gold Sector
Following an attempted revolt against Russian President Vladimir Putin in late June, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign […]
A Year Later: Continued Focus by CBP and Congress to Combat Forced Labor
A Year Later: Continued Focus by CBP and Congress to Combat Forced Labor The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”) […]
CBP Unveils Continuing Education Requirement for Licensed Customs Brokers
On Friday, June 23, 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) released its final rule requiring continuing education for licensed […]
Commerce Proposes Modernized Regulations to Address 21st Century Trading Challenges
This month Commerce published proposed updates to its trade remedies regulations in the Federal Register. These include important modifications intended […]
CBP Requests Comments on Form 7501 for Steel and Aluminum Imports
All merchandise imported into the commerce of the United States must be accompanied by a Form 7501 Entry Summary. At present, […]
Canada Passes Forced Labour Reporting Bill
Today, the Canadian Parliament adopted Bill S-211, the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, a […]
Canada’s Proposed Bill C-47: Sanctions Ownership and Control Defined Yet Uncertainty Remains
On April 20, 2023, Canada’s House of Commons completed its first reading of the Budget Implementation Act, 2023, No. 1 […]
Court Affirms Broad Circumvention Authority, Paving Way for Trade Remedies Evasion Enforcement
Observing increased imports of corrosion resistant steel (CORE) from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that was produced using Chinese-origin substrate, […]
Treasury Issues Guidance on New Clean Vehicle Tax Credits
On Friday, March 31, 2023, the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service released a notice of proposed […]
One Year On: A Comparison of Canadian and U.S. Sanctions and Export Control Responses to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
In the wake of the one-year anniversary of war in Ukraine, our cross-border sanctions and export controls team has prepared […]
Statistics Show Strong Enforcement of UFLPA, But Importer Compliance Programs Work
On March 14, 2023, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) unveiled a new interactive tool –– the UFLPA Statistics Dashboard –– […]
Canadian International Trade Law Year in Review, 2022
In this inaugural edition of the Canadian International Trade Law Year in Review, the team at CLK Canada has reviewed […]
U.S. Issues Extensive New Restrictions on Russia
As the war in Ukraine entered its second year, the United States on February 24, 2023, announced a wide array […]
Canada Set to Impose New Forced Labour and Child Labour Reporting Requirement
The Parliament of Canada is widely anticipated to pass Bill S-211 this year, which would require most medium and large […]
Sanctioned Former Prime Minister of Haiti Brings Challenge in Canada’s Federal Court
Amidst the Government of Canada’s energetic pace in sanctioning individuals and entities across several geopolitical hotspots, a former Prime Minister […]
Commerce Requests Input on How to Address Distorted Production Costs Affecting Dumping Margin Accuracy
A Commerce Department notice forthcoming in the Federal Register provides interested parties until Sunday, December 18, 2022, to provide comments […]
CLK Awarded Trade and Customs Firm of the Year
In recognition of the quality of the firm’s work, today Who’s Who Legal presented Cassidy Levy Kent with its global […]
Energy Department Solicits Comments on Defense Production Act Authority for Clean Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) set a November 30 deadline for parties to respond to a request for information […]
USTR Announces Opportunity to Comment on the Future of Section 301 Tariffs on Imports from China
USTR has created an opportunity for interested parties to submit comments concerning the effects of Section 301 tariffs on imports […]
USITC Sets October 6 Deadline for FTZ 332 Questionnaire Responses
The U.S. International Trade Commission (“Commission”) has issued questionnaires to companies operating in Foreign-Trade Zones (“FTZs”) in the United States, […]
CBP Importer Guidance: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
Yesterday U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released “operational guidance” to prepare importers and the trade community for CBP’s aggressive enforcement […]
CBP Notifies Importers as Uyghur Forced Labor June 21 Deadline Approaches
In anticipation of the June 21 implementation deadline for the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), U.S. Customs and Border […]
U.S. Imposes Additional Export Controls and Sanctions Against Russia; Bans Certain Corporate Services
The United States, in coordination with other G7 countries, last week introduced a new round of sanctions and export control […]
USITC Requests Information in Ongoing Investigation of Section 232 & 301 Tariff Impacts
On May 5, the U.S. International Trade Commission (the “Commission”) announced the initiation of an investigation into the impact of […]
CLK Partner Tom Graham to speak on “The Future of the WTO”
Next Thursday, May 12, former WTO Appellate Body Chair and Member Tom Graham will participate in a panel discussion on […]
USTR Announces Review, Possible Extension of China Section 301 tariffs (Lists 1, 2, 3, 4A)
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) announced a review process that is likely to extend China Section 301 […]
U.S. Department of Commerce Establishes Climate Council
Yesterday the Department of Commerce announced plans to integrate climate considerations into its policies, strategic planning, and programs consistent with […]
Six from CLK Re-Appointed to Roster for USMCA Chapter 10 Disputes
Yohai Baisburd, Thomas Beline, and Myles Getlan of Cassidy Levy Kent’s Washington D.C. office and Christopher Cochlin, Christopher Kent, and […]
U.S. Prohibits New Investment in Russia and Imposes Further Sanctions and Export Controls in Response to Russia/Ukraine War
The U.S. government recently announced further sanctions and export controls against individuals and entities operating in Russia and Belarus, including […]
U.S. Revokes Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) Status for Russia and Belarus and Bans Russian Energy Imports
President Biden signed two bills on April 8, 2022, to further punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. The two […]
Commerce Expands License Requirements on Russia and Belarus, Adds to Entity List, and Imposes Aircraft Restrictions
On April 9, 2022, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced the issuance of a final […]
U.S. Imposes Import and Export Bans, Announces Plans to Deny MFN Status to Russia
The United States, working in tandem with the European Union and G7 nations, announced a series of new economic sanctions […]
U.S. Bans Russian Oil Imports as Part of Broad Restrictions Relating to Russian Energy Sector
President Biden announced sweeping restrictions on imports and new investments in the Russian energy sector in an Executive Order (E.O.) […]
BIS Expands Sanctions on Russian Oil Sector, Adds 91 to Entity List
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced March 4, 2022, the imposition of further export […]
Canada Removes “Most Favoured Nation” Treatment for Goods of Russian and Belarussian Origin
Today Canada became the first country to announce the removal of “Most Favoured Nation” treatment for imports of goods that are […]
BIS Imposes Additional Export Control Measures Relating to Belarus and Russia
Yesterday the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced that it had imposed on Belarus the […]
U.S. Announces Additional Sanctions, Restrictions on Russia and Covered Regions of Ukraine
OFAC Adds Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations (RuHSR) On February 28, 2022, the Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign […]
Canada Sanctions Russian Individuals and Entities Alongside Allies
Yesterday the Government of Canada sanctioned more than 350 additional individuals and 30 additional entities affiliated with and believed to […]
BIS Imposes Export Control Measures Relating to Russia
Yesterday the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced that it would issue extensive sanctions against Russia. […]
U.S. Imposes Further OFAC Sanctions Related to Russia and Belarus
Yesterday the United States imposed additional sanctions and export controls on Russia in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The […]
U.S. Imposes Sanctions in Response to Russian Action in Ukraine
On February 21, 2022, President Biden issued an Executive Order (E.O. 14065) prohibiting certain transactions with “Covered Regions” in Ukraine […]
Comment Period Opens for New China Forced Labor Law
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Pub. L. 117-78) (UFLPA) radically strengthens existing prohibitions on imports derived from forced labor […]
President Signs Law Banning Products Made with Forced Labor from China and Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
Today, President Biden signed into law the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, which bans the importation of products made with […]
Ottawa Partner Wins 2021 Client Choice Award for Government Contracts
Ottawa partner Gerry Stobo was honored with the prestigious 2021 Client Choice Award for Government Contracts. Gerry is the exclusive […]
Department of Defense Requests Supply Chain Comments
Shortly after taking office, President Biden promulgated Executive Order 14017, “America’s Supply Chains.” Among its provisions were instructions that certain […]
USTR Requests Comments on Possible Reinstatement of Section 301 Tariff Exclusions
Yesterday the Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) requested comments regarding the possible reinstatement of certain exclusions to […]
Commerce Amends AD/CVD Regulations
After receiving comments concerning its August 13, 2020, Proposed Rule, yesterday the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) published in the […]
Cassidy Levy Kent and Seven Lawyers Recognized in Best Lawyers 2022 Edition
Cassidy Levy Kent’s Washington office and seven of its lawyers have been recognized as leaders in the fields of international […]
Solar Companies Petition to Extend the Solar Safeguard
In response to a Petition filed by Auxin Solar and Suniva, Inc., the U.S. International Trade Commission instituted an investigation […]
Recent Export Control Settlements Demonstrate Both Value and Costs of Voluntary Self-Disclosures
In April 2021, German software company SAP SE (“SAP”) agreed to pay combined penalties of more than $8 million as […]
Biden Administration to Ban Solar Components from Chinese Company over Forced Labor
The Biden-Harris Administration and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced on June 24th a Withhold Release Order (WRO) on […]
Another Year…and More Chambers Accolades for CLK
Today Chambers released its 2022 USA Guide, ranking Cassidy Levy Kent’s Washington office as a top firm in both the […]
CBP Trade and Travel Report Profiles Unparalleled Year
United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has published theCBP Trade and Travel Report for the 2020 fiscal year. In […]
CLK Partners to Speak to Association of Corporate Counsel
On Thursday, March 4, 2021, Myles Getlan, Jack Levy, and Tom Beline will speak to the Western Pennsylvania chapter of […]
ITC Issues Negative Determination in Blueberry Safeguard Investigation
The U.S. International Trade Commission today issued a negative determination in its Section 201 safeguard investigation of Fresh and Frozen […]
CLK Canada Announces Two New Partners
Cassidy Levy Kent is pleased to announce the admission of two new partners. Marc McLaren-Caux’s litigation and advisory practice is […]
Legal 500 Give Top Honors to CLK Canada
In the recently released 2021 Legal 500 ranking guide for Canada, CLK was given high praise for it international trade […]
For the First Time in Over 25 Years, Canada Border Services Agency Self-Initiates Dumping Investigation
On December 4, 2020, Canada’s antidumping and countervail authority – the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) – self-initiated a dumping […]
CIT Curtails Presidential Authority to Adjust Tariffs Under Section 232 Steel Program
Yesterday a three-judge panel of the US Court of International Trade (CIT) issued Slip Opinion 20-98, which rejected President Donald […]
U.S. Alerts Companies of Uyghyr Human Rights Abuses in Chinese Supply Chains
The U.S. Departments of State, Treasury, Commerce, and Homeland Security yesterday issued a business advisory regarding supply chain risks associated […]
USMCA Implementation: Changes to NAFTA Rules of Origin, Certification, and Procedures Effective July 1, 2020
Update: The USMCA has entered into force and replaced the NAFTA. On June 30, 2020, U.S. Customs and Border Protection published […]
USTR Launches Section 301 Investigation on Digital Services Taxes
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) initiated investigations pursuant to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 […]
Statement on Peaceful Protests
CLK stands in solidarity with our fellow Americans exercising their constitutional rights to protest peacefully for racial justice. For far […]
Hong Kong Loses Special Trade Status
President Donald Trump today announced his intention to revoke Hong Kong’s special trade status. This comes as part of the […]
Commerce Seeks Comments on Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Import Tariffs and Quotas Exclusion Process
The Department of Commerce today published a notice requesting comments from the public on the Section 232 steel and aluminum […]
USTR & USDA Tout China “Phase 1” Successes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced “continued progress” concerning the […]
BIS Imposes Additional Trade Restrictions on Huawei
The Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced its intent to issue new restrictions on Chinese telecommunications […]
WTO Director-General Announces Resignation, Successor Selection Process to Begin
World Trade Organization Director-General Roberto Azevêdo announced he will step down from his position effective August 31, 2020. In his […]
Commerce Announces National Security Investigation Concerning Surge of Imported Mobile Cranes
Today the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the initiation of an investigation into whether the quantities or circumstances of mobile […]
Commerce Adjusts Policies to Address Impact of COVID-19 on D.C.-Based Operations
The U.S. Department of Commerce recently announced two modifications to address the impact of COVID-19 on D.C.-based operations in response […]
President Trump Announces Duty Deferral Program Ushering in Temporary Relief for Qualifying Importers
President Trump issued an Executive Order today authorizing temporary relief of the payment of certain duties, interest and fees associated […]
Commerce Promulgates New Rule to Remedy “Currency Undervaluation” in Countervailing Duty Proceedings
The U.S. Department of Commerce today published a Final Rule in the Federal Register establishing a framework for declaring a […]
Commerce Signs Suspension Agreement on Tomatoes from Mexico
The U.S. Department of Commerce and representatives of Mexican tomato growers today signed a new suspension agreement, that will terminate […]
Chambers Gives CLK High Marks…Yet Again
Chambers today announced its exceptional ranking of CLK Canada in its Chambers Canada 2021 guide. These rankings follow the recent […]