BIS Reverses Course on AI Diffusion Rule, Issues Targeted Guidance for Tech Sector
Last week, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) rescinded its Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion, or […]
New CBP Guidance Clarifies Tariff “Stacking,” Refund Procedures
Today U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”) intended […]
U.S.-China Negotiators Announce a Middle Ground
Early this morning, the Trump Administration and Chinese state media each issued a Joint Statement announcing an agreement between the […]
Commerce Launches New Section 232 Investigation into Aircraft, Engines
Late this afternoon, the U.S. Department of Commerce released notice that it has initiated a new investigation under Section 232 […]
US-UK Trade Deal Signals Potential for Other Negotiations
The United States and the United Kingdom’s May 8 announcement of the “General Terms” of a U.S.-UK Economic Prosperity Deal […]
Executive Order Prompts Action on Seabed Mining and Foreign Collaboration
In furtherance of his Administration’s evident priority of developing alternative sources for critical minerals, last week President Trump signed Executive […]
OFAC Applies “Maximum Pressure” to Iran, Issues Maritime Guidance
Last month, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued updated guidance to help the […]
BIS Issues Framework to Cover More Steel, Aluminum Derivatives Under 232 Duties
Earlier today the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) released its framework by which U.S. […]
Executive Order Addresses “Stacking” of Certain U.S. Section 232, IEEPA Tariffs
This afternoon, President Trump signed an Executive Order clarifying the “stacking” of certain tariff regimes created pursuant to Section 232 […]
Commerce Seeks Comments in Section 232 Investigations on Critical Minerals, Trucks
Late yesterday, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) released pre-publication copies of notices requesting public comment in two recently initiated […]
USTR Announces Port Fees in Section 301 Shipbuilding Probe; Requests Comments
Following a proposal published in February, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) largely walked back its planned […]
President Trump Announces “America First Seafood Strategy”
President Trump signed an Executive Order on April 17, 2025, entitled “Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness,” in which he announced an […]
President Directs Broad Section 232 Investigation of Critical Minerals
On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, the President issued an Executive Order directing the Secretary of Commerce to initiate an investigation […]
Commerce Opens Short Comment Window in Section 232 Pharmaceuticals Investigation
This afternoon, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) released notice of an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion […]
“Semiconductor” Exclusion from IEEPA Reciprocal Tariffs Expanded; Section 232 Investigation Announced
The weekend saw significant shifts in U.S. semiconductor tariff policy. First, late Friday, the list of products excluded from “reciprocal” […]
Executive Order Initiates Multi-Pronged Effort to Revitalize U.S. Shipbuilding, Maritime Industry
Late yesterday President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) — titled “Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance” — intended to start the […]
De Minimis Shipments No Longer Allowed from China, Hong Kong
Yesterday, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) amending the administration’s treatment of low-value imports — entries commonly referred to […]
“Reciprocal Tariffs” Shake Global Trade Landscape (Updated)
Yesterday, pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA), President Trump set forth a new round of […]
U.S. Plans “Secondary” Tariffs on Countries Importing Venezuelan Oil
In Executive Order (“E.O.”) 14245 of March 24, 2025, President Trump announced that a 25 percent tariff may be imposed […]
Autos Tariffs to Disrupt U.S. Trade in Vehicles
Yesterday President Trump issued a Proclamation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, imposing a 25% tariff […]
“Information Silos” E.O. May Lead to U.S. Agency Sharing of AD/CVD Information
Last Thursday, President Trump issued Executive Order 14243, which generally seeks to eliminate barriers to sharing non-classified information as between […]
“Foreign Affairs” Assertion May Impact Public Comment, Timing for U.S. Trade Rules
Today, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio issued public notice of his determination that the efforts of “any agency” to “control…the […]
Commerce Requests Comment in Section 232 Copper, Wood Product Investigations
Over the past several weeks, President Trump issued Executive Orders instructing the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) to investigate the […]
Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Reintroduced
Following several unsuccessful legislative attempts in recent years, on February 24, 2025, the “Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act” (Leveling […]
Section 232 Investigation Launched into Timber, Lumber, and Derivative Imports
This Saturday President Trump signed an Executive Order directing the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to initiate an investigation under Section […]
White House Foreign Investment Memos to Impact Inbound, Outbound Business Operations
Last Friday the White House issued two memoranda addressing the investment landscape for foreign companies operating in the United States […]
USTR Proposes New Port Fees, Restrictions on Chinese Shippers and China-Built Vessels; Requests Comments
One day after Five Democratic Senators wrote to the White House urging swift action under Section 301 of the Trade […]
U.S. Issues Section 232 Aluminum and Steel Derivatives Lists (Updated)
Following President Trump’s announcements last week of 25% Section 232 tariffs on U.S. imports of aluminum and steel products, this […]
President Trump Announces Process for “Reciprocal Tariff” Implementation
In teasing the culmination of “tariff week,” President Trump took to Truth Social to declare: “Three Great Weeks, Perhaps the […]
U.S. Section 232 Aluminum Tariffs Increased to 25%, Exemptions Revoked
This Monday President Trump announced increased Section 232 aluminum tariffs from 10 percent to 25 percent ad valorem and revocation […]
Section 232 Steel Tariff Exemptions Revoked by Presidential Proclamation
Late yesterday, President Trump, acting pursuant to his authority under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, revoked […]
Potential U.S. Trade Implications of Trump Administration’s Panama Canal Interest
With concerns over Chinese activity and influence in the vicinity of the Panama Canal receiving significant focus from the Trump […]
“Unleashing American Energy” Order Has Implications for EVs, Critical Minerals
In parallel with his declaration of a National Energy Emergency on January 20, U.S. President Trump released a complementary Executive […]
U.S. Pauses Mexico and Canada Tariffs, Details Proposed China and Canada Implementation
As detailed in our Insight earlier today, this weekend President Trump ordered the imposition of duties on U.S. imports of […]
U.S. Imposes Tariffs on Imports from Canada, Mexico, and China (Updated)
President Trump signed three executive orders Saturday imposing duties on all imports into the United States from Canada, Mexico, and […]
BIS Issues Final Rule to Address Connected Vehicle National Security Concerns
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a final rule to address the national security […]
U.S. National Energy Emergency Order May Present Opportunities Beyond Oil and Gas
Among the many other presidential actions taken on the first day of his Administration, U.S. President Trump declared a National […]
President Trump Issues “America First Trade Policy” Memorandum
After months of anticipation fueled by President Trump’s promises that he would impose tariffs on “Day One” of his presidency, […]
CBP Proposes Rules on Enforcement Efforts of Low-Value (De Minimis) Shipments
In a flurry of recent activity, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) issued two notices proposing new regulations covering imports […]
BIS Issues Multiple Rules Targeting Technology Sector
In recent weeks the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has published several new and proposed […]
Canadian International Trade Law Year in Review, 2024
In this third edition of the Canadian International Trade Law Year in Review, the team at CLK Canada has reviewed a set of […]
USTR Announces Section 301 Investigation on Chinese Semiconductors
Today the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) self-initiated an investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of […]
Commerce Finalizes Regulations to Strengthen Trade Remedies Enforcement
This week the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) published a finalized package of updates to its antidumping and countervailing duty […]
EU Customs Origin Rules Tighten: Impact of Harley-Davidson CJEU Case on Last Substantial Transformation Test
At a glance The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has issued its long-awaited judgment in appeal of […]
Entry into Force of EU Force Labour Regulation: An Overview
The European Commission first introduced the proposal for a Forced Labour Regulation on 14 September 2022, to ban products made […]
CBP Pursues Updated Strategy to Enforce Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
In just six months, the number of entities on the U.S. Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”) Entity List has […]
How Canada and Mexico Might Approach 25% Tariffs under USMCA
Late last month President-elect Trump issued a statement via social media that on inauguration day he would invoke Presidential authorities […]
European Commission Issues Guidelines for Cyber-Surveillance Exporters
The European Commission on October 16 released a Recommendation on guidelines to help exporters comply with Article 5 of Regulation […]
EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: Two Consultations on Authorization of CBAM Declarants, CBAM Registry
At a Glance The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a measure to ensure that imported goods pay a price […]
Are Tariffs Higher Taxes on Consumers? It Isn’t So Simple.
Donald J. Trump was elected the 47th President of the United States. As he characterized tariffs as a signature pillar […]
Cassidy Levy Kent Expands Into Europe with Opening of Brussels Office
BRUSSELS and WASHINGTON and OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Cassidy Levy Kent, an internationally recognized law firm that […]
Treasury Issues Final China Outbound Investment Rule
The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) on October 28, 2024, issued a Final Rule to implement Executive Order (E.O.) […]
New Section 301 Petition on Illicit Fentanyl from China Could Broadly Impact Trade
Facing Fentanyl, a national coalition of fentanyl awareness organizations working to combat the illicit fentanyl epidemic, filed a petition with […]
BIS, DDTC Issue New Rules for Space-Related Export Controls
The Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has published three rulemaking initiatives — a final rule, an […]
Across-the-Board Tariffs: Can a U.S. President Do That?
“Number one, I don’t need them. I don’t need Congress {to impose tariffs}.” – Donald J. Trump at a campaign […]
BIS Proposes Rule to Address Connected Vehicle National Security Concerns
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a proposed rule to address the national security […]
DOL Names Goods Produced by Forced and Child Labor, Seeks Supply Chain Input
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has opened two dockets seeking public comment and information related to child and forced […]
BIS, OFAC Issue New Rules on Voluntary Self-Disclosures, Penalty Determinations, Recordkeeping
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a final rule that revises certain provisions related […]
BIS Issues New Controls on Quantum Computing, Advanced Technologies
In an effort to maintain U.S. technological leadership and to ensure continued international collaboration with allies, the Department of Commerce’s […]
USTR Finalizes List of Products Subject to Section 301 Tariff Increases and Eligible for Exclusions
Today, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released the final version of its modifications to tariffs imposed […]
Canada Launches Trade Consultations on Critical Minerals and Semiconductors
Today the Government of Canada took a significant step to address trade imbalances and protect Canadian industries by initiating a […]
USTR Accepting Comments on IRA Tax Clean Energy Tax Credits in Response to China WTO Challenge
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has challenged the WTO consistency of five vehicle and renewable energy tax credits created […]
BIS Requests Increased Funding Amid Changes, Proposed Amendments to EAR
During a recent hearing before the Senate Banking Committee, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) […]
USTR Notifies Substance and Structure of Section 301 Machinery Tariff Exclusion Process
In connection with USTR’s four-year review of the Section 301 tariffs on products from the People’s Republic of China (China), […]
Supreme Court Overturns Judicial Deference to Federal Agencies in Historic Decision
The Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision on June 28, 2024, overturning four decades of judicial deference to federal agencies’ […]
U.S. Issues Expansive New Sanctions to Further Isolate Russia’s War Economy
In conjunction with the meeting of G7 leaders last week in Italy, the United States issued another round of sanctions […]
OFAC Amends Cuban Assets Control Regulations, Increases Access to U.S. Businesses and Services
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) late last month amended the Cuban Assets Control […]
Cassidy Levy Kent Recognized in Chambers 2024 Rankings
Today Chambers and Partners released its Chambers USA 2024 guide, wherein Cassidy Levy Kent’s Washington practice groups were again recognized […]
Commerce Solicits Public Comment on Supply Chain Resilience Tools
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s first-of-its-kind Supply Chain Center aims to leverage cross-sectoral expertise and data to better identify and […]
DOC Schedules Upcoming Supply Chain Committee Meeting
The Department of Commerce Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness (ACSCC) today announced it will hold a public meeting on […]
USTR Requests Comments on Section 301 Modifications, Identifies Affected HTSUS Subheadings
Following the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) Section 301 Four-Year Review Report, today USTR released a pre-publication Federal Register notice […]
Non-XUAR Textile Companies Added to UFLPA Entity List
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Chair of the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF), announced on May 16 the […]
Section 301 Tariffs Increase for Strategic Sectors After USTR Review
Yesterday the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released the report of its Four-Year Review of Actions Taken in the Section […]
Congress Extends Statute of Limitations for Sanctions Violations; Introduces New Sanctions
On April 24, 2024, President Biden signed H.R. 815 into law, enacting long-awaited Congressional action on the provision of aid […]
DOE Seeks Info on “Critical Materials” Market Dynamics for Supply Chain Security
The U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) recently published a request for information seeking comments on market dynamics and price volatility […]
U.S. Imposes Restrictions on Importation, Trading of Russian Metals
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), in coordination with the United Kingdom, issued two new prohibitions […]
Signals from CBP Point to Enhanced Enforcement Toolbox
Recent signals from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) demonstrate the agency’s efforts to continue refining its suite of enforcement […]
Commerce Regulations Update Scope/Circumvention Procedures, Clarify CVD Practice
The U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) promulgated new and amended regulations that will go into effect April 24, 2024. A […]
New Commerce Regulations Signal Greater Trade Remedies Enforcement
Following notice and comment rulemaking, new regulations will soon impact antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings before the U.S. Department of […]
Key Bridge Collapse Impacts U.S. Trade
Last week the Dali, a Singaporean-flagged container ship, struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, an iconic landmark of the Baltimore […]
Expansive New Russia Sanctions, Export Controls Issued on Second Anniversary of Ukraine Invasion
On February 23, 2024 — marking the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and following the death of opposition […]
Federal Court of Appeal Vindicates CBSA Reliability Test
The Federal Court of Appeal (“FCA”) earlier this week released a highly anticipated decision in Remington Sales Co dba Hyundai […]
OFAC Updates Sanctions Regulations on Russia, North Korea, Yemen
The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) recently updated its sanctions regulations with respect to several […]
Recent Changes to Export Control Regulations Concerning Türkiye
On January 29, 2024, Canada made amendments to Notice to Exporters Serial No. 992 issued on April 16, 2020 (Serial […]
CBP Set to Enforce Solar Utilization Rules, Notifies Importers of Compliance Obligations
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released Cargo System Messaging Service (CSMS) #59311800 on February 9 reminding importers of their […]
Uptick in “Nearshoring” Presents New Compliance Challenges for Importers
Last week the U.S. Census Bureau published its annual statistics on U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services. The data […]
OFAC Issues New Sanctions, Guidance on Venezuela, the West Bank, and Russia
The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) last week issued updated guidance for various U.S. sanctions […]
Commerce and CBP Announce New AD/CVD Certification Feature in ACE
Last Friday the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce), in coordination with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), announced that the […]
BIS Proposes Rulemaking on Infrastructure as a Service, Artificial Intelligence
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) this week issued a notice of proposed rulemaking soliciting […]
BIS Expands and Clarifies Restrictions on Russia and Belarus
Today the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a final rule imposing additional sanctions and […]
Presidential Proclamations Extend U.S. Section 232 TRQs on E.U. Steel, Aluminum
Late last month President Joseph Biden issued Presidential Proclamations 10690 and 10691, extending the Section 232 Tariff-Rate Quotas (“TRQ”) on […]
CIT Entertains Challenge to Recent Placement on UFLPA Entity List
For the first time, in November 2023 the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that it has jurisdiction to hear […]
Comment Period for BIS Semiconductor and Advanced Computing Items Export Controls Rules Set to End
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has set a January 17, 2024, deadline for public […]
Canadian International Trade Law Year in Review, 2023
In this second edition of the Canadian International Trade Law Year in Review, the team at CLK Canada has reviewed a set of […]
Government of Canada Releases Guidance on Forced Labour Reporting Requirements
Late last week, the Government of Canada released Guidance to assist companies in complying with the new Fighting Against Forced […]
CLK Congratulates Susana Lee on Appointment as a Member of the CITT
CLK is delighted to congratulate Susana Lee on her appointment as a Member of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, effective […]
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 […]