President Trump Ends Steel and Aluminum Exclusions for Canada, Mexico, and EU

On May 31, 2018, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that effective June 1, 2018, the exclusions granted to Canada, Mexico, and the member countries of

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CBP Announces ACE Enhancements

On May 22, 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) enhancements for Fiscal Year 2018.

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White House Announces Progress on Section 301 Tariffs

On May 29, 2018, the White House announced an update on the progress of the Section 301 tariffs, which included actions the U.S. will take.

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U.S. Department of Commerce Initiates Section 232 Investigation into Auto Imports

On May 23, 2018, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross initiated a Section 232 investigation on auto imports into the U.S., according to a press

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CBP Releases Process for Submitting Imports of Products Excluded from Duties on Imports of Steel or Aluminum

On May 21, 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) posted the process for submitting imports of products excluded from duties on imports of steel

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European Commission Implements Retaliatory Measures for US Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

On May 16, 2018, the European Commission posted in the Official Journal of the European Union (EU) retaliatory measures on certain goods originating from

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China to Amend Advance Cargo Manifest Information Requirements Effective June 1

On June 1, 2018, the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (“GACC”) will amend its advance cargo information requirements

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CBP Posts Quota Announcement for South Korean Steel Mill Products

On May 14, 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced the absolute quota quarter year limits for South Korean steel mill products in Cargo

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OFAC Imposes Sanctions on the Governor and Senior Official of Iran’s Central Bank and an Iraqi Bank

On May 15, 2018, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed sanctions on the Governor and a senior official of

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CBP Releases Revised ACE Entry Summary Business Rules and Process Document

On May 14, 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released their revised Business Rules and Process Document for the Automated Commercial

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US and Indonesia Meet Under TIFA

On May 15, 2018, the U.S. and Indonesia met under the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) to discuss ways to strengthen trade relations.

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Public Comments Posted for Viewing and USTR Holding Public Hearings on Section 301 Tariffs

Between May 15, 2018 and May 17, 2018, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is holding public hearings on the proposed Section 301 tariffs

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WTO Members Intensify Work to Ensure Full Implementation of the TFA

At a May 2, 2018 meeting of the Committee on Trade Facilitation, World Trade Organization (WTO) members intensified work to ensure the full implementation

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CBP Posts Updated In-Bond CATAIR Implementation Guide

On May 4, 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced in Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #18-000328 an updated In-Bond CATAIR

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U.S. Issues WTO Counter Notification Against India’s Market Price Support

On May 9, 2018, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer and Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. submitted the

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U.S. President Announces Decision to Cease Participation in JCPOA

On May 8, 2018, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will cease participation in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and will

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OFAC Issues Ukraine/Russia Related General Licenses and FAQ

On May 1, 2018, the Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued Ukraine- and Russia-related general licenses, along with new

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FDA Publishes New ACE Resource for Importers and Filers

On May 3, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a quick reference guide to support the Supplemental Guide for the Automated

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Argentina Publishes Requirements on the Sworn Declaration of Product Composition

On May 2nd,2018, the Argentina government published through the Official Bulletin, Resolution 246/2018. The resolution modifies Resolution 404/2016,

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Partial Ukraine-GSP Suspension – Effective April 26, 2018

On May 3, 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced goods of Ukraine origin have had their Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)

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UPDATE: Additional Duty on Imports of Steel and Aluminum Articles under Section 232

On May 1, 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provided an update on the additional duty on imports of steel and aluminum articles under the

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President Trump Approves Adjustments to Section 232 Tariffs

On April 30, 2018, U.S. President Donald Trump issued two proclamations, modifying the previous proclamations on the Section 232 tariffs on steel and

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