Matt Schmitt

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Mexico will Impose Equivalent Measures in Response to U.S. Section 232 Tariffs in Steel and Aluminum

On May 31, 2018, Mexico’s Minister of Economy announced that Mexico will impose equivalent measures in response to the U.S. Section 232 tariffs on imports

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Canada Imposes Countermeasures against the U.S. in Response to Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

On May 31, 2018, the Department of Finance of Canada posted a notice of intent to impose countermeasures against the U.S., in response to tariffs on

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Malaysia Ministry of Finance Announces Fiscal Reform Initiative

On May 17, 2018, the Malaysia Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced a reduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate from 6% to 0% on all goods and

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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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