USTR Finishes TPP Consultations With Japan

On April 12, 2013, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued a press release announcing that the U.S. has completed consultations with

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ILA Ratifies Six-Year Dockworkers' Master Contract

On April 10, 2013, the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) issued a press release announcing that after over a year of negotiations, the six-year Master

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CBP Hosts Two Webinars on "Role of The Broker" Initiative

On April 10, 2013, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued CSMS #13-000189 announcing that they will be hosting two seminars to as part of their

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President Signs Continuation of National Emergency and Sanctions Against Somalia

In a Federal Register notice published on April 8, 2013, President Obama declared a Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Somalia,

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ILA Members to Vote For Master Labor Contract on April 9

On April 8, 2013, the Journal of Commerce (JOC) issued an article announcing that members of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) will meet

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New Export Initiative For Small Businesses Announced by Ex-Im Bank

On April 3, 2013, the U.S. Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank issued a press release announcing a new initiative to promote exports by small businesses known a

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Strike in Hong Kong Port

On April 4, 2013, the Journal of Commerce issued an article informing that dockworkers at the Port of Hong Kong are on strike, resulting in vessel delays

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CBP Issues Notice Regarding Six New Centers For Excellence & Expertise

On a Federal Register notice filed on April 3, 2013, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is announcing its plans to modify and extend the Centers for

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CBP Delays Furloughs And Elimination of Overtime

On April 1, 2013, The Washington Post issued an article announcing that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has postponed the implementation of

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Possible Trade and Investment Framework Agreement with West Africa

On March 29, 2013, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) published a press release announcing that a possible Trade and Investment Framework

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USITC Launches Investigation on Possible Changes to NAFTA Rules of Origin

On March 28, 2013, the International Trade Commission (USITC) issued a news release announcing that a new investigation is being launched regarding

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Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013, Signed Into Law

On March 26, 2013, bill H.R. 933, titled "The Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013," was signed into law. This new regulation

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U.S. House Of Representative Introduces Bill to Extend Production Certificate Program

On March 12, 2013, the U.S. House or Representatives introduced a bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, in order to extend the Production

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USTR Determines That Certain Textile Imports From Cote d'Ivore Qualify For AGOA Benefits

On a Federal Register notice published on March 19, 2013, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued a notice stating that imports of

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Supreme Court Rules on First Sale Doctrine

On March 19, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court made its final decision regarding the Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. case, which is concerned with

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