USTR Removes Israel From Special 301 Report Watch List

On February 28, 2014, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued a press release announcing the removal of Israel from the Special

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U.S. and EU Warn Russia with Possible Sanctions

On March 3, 2014, The New York Times issued a press release discussing Russia’s military invasion of Crimea, Ukraine, and the economic measures the

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AMS Relaxes Size Requirements for Oranges

In a Federal Register notice published on February 28, 2014, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is amending the minimum size requirements for

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FDA Issues Proposed Ruling on Labeling Requirements

In a Federal Register notice to be published on March 3, 2014, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a proposed ruling to amend nutrition labeling

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CBP to Collect Raspberry Fee

On February 24, 2014, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) Broadcast # 14-000113 announcing the

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Service disruption by United Truckers Association in Vancouver

On Monday February 24, 2014, members of the United Truckers Association (UTA) gave the Port of Vancouver 48-hours’ notice of service disruption. The

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NY and NJ Port Congestions

On February 21, 2014, the Journal of Commerce (JOC) issued a press release regarding the backlog at New York and New Jersey container terminals as a

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FDA and India Ministry of Health Sign Memorandum of Understanding

On February 11, 2014, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a press release announcing their signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with India’s

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BIS Issues Reminder on Foreign License Requirements

In a press release issued on January 2, 2014, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) alerted the export community to remind foreign customers to adhere

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USTR Issues Statement on TTIP Progress

On February 18, 2014, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released a statement by U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman announcing that

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Department of Commerce Issues AD Duties for Steel Threaded Rod From India

In a Federal Register notice published on February 18, 2014, the Department of Commerce issued a preliminary affirmative determination concluding that

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FTC to Host Discussion on Proposed Changes to Care Labeling Rule for Clothing

On February 11, 2014, the Federal Trade Commission issued a press release announcing their hosting of a public roundtable to discuss the proposed changes

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FDA to Require Electronic Filing for Medical Device Reporting

In a Federal Register notice published on February 14, 2014, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final rule amending its postmarket medical

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Winter Weather Impacts

Since the end of last year, a significant portion of the country has been impacted by numerous weather events that have challenged the nation’s

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White House Launches "Made in Rural America" Export Initiative

On February 7, 2014, the White House issued a press release announcing the launch of a “Made in Rural America” export and investment initiative aimed to

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