President Signs Continuation of National Emergency and Sanctions Against Congo

On October 21, 2014, the White House issued a notice stating that President Obama declared a Continuation of the National Emergency with respect to the

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CBP to Host eBond Webinar

On November 4, 2014, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) # 14-000578 announcing their holding of an

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Ports of Seattle and Tacoma Experience Slowdowns

On November 3, 2014, the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) issued a press release announcing delays at the ports of Seattle and Tacoma in the midst of

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Department of Commerce Makes Preliminary Antidumping Determination on Sugar From Mexico

In a Federal Register notice published on November 3, 2014, the Department of Commerce is making a preliminary affirmative antidumping determination that

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Argentina Modifies Import Duty Rates on Numerous Tariffs

On October 6, 2014, Argentina published in its Official Bulletin decree 1676/2014 amending the import duty rates for approximately 100 tariffs, including

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President Signs Continuation of National Emergency and Sanctions Against Sudan

On October 24, 2014, the White House issued a notice stating that President Obama declared a Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Sudan,

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Department of Commerce Revokes Antidumping Duties for Certain Wall Bed Units

In a Federal Register notice to be published on October 30, 2014, the Department of Commerce is terminating the antidumping duty (ADD) order on wooden

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Agricultural Marketing Service Implements Late Fees on Past Due Softwood Lumber Assessments

In a Federal Register notice to be published on October 29, 2014, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is issuing a final rule implementing late

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Department of Labor Requests Comments on CAFTA-DR Countries' Labor Improvements

In a Federal Register notice to be published on October 28, 2014, the U.S. Department of Labor and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) are

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China Customs Issues Amended Regulations on Inbound, Outbound, and Cargo Manifest Issues

On September 23, 2014, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) issued GACC Announcement #70 providing amended guidelines on the supervision

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Peru-U.S. Labor Affairs Council Holds Second Meeting

On October 20, 2014, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued a press release on the second meeting of the Labor Affairs Council

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FDA to Hold Public Meeting on Four Proposed Changed to Food Safety Modernization Act

On October 22, 2014, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a press release announcing their holding of a public meeting to discuss the proposed

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CBP Requests Nine Volunteers to Participate in Document Imaging System Testing

On August 20, 2014, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued CSMS# 14-000500 requesting the participations of nine volunteer filers to submit

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U.S. and Mexico Sign Mutual Recognition Agreement

On October 17, 2014, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Mexico's Tax Administration Service (SAT) signed a mutual recognition arrangement aimed

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Port of Long Beach Grants Additional Free Time and Opens Chassis Pool to Improve Congestion Issues

On October 13, 2014, the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners approved a proposal to create a chassis operating division at the port of Long Beach in

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