Costa Rica Publishes Implementation Guidelines for Trade Agreements

On February 9, 2021, in “La Gaceta,” Costa Rica published Executive Decree 42799-H that contains the Implementation Guidelines for trade agreements. This

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Mexico Implements the Sixth Amendment to the Harmonized System

As part of the implementation of the Sixth Amendment to the Harmonized System, the Ministry of Economy of Mexico published on July 1, 2020 in the Official

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UK and Egypt Sign Agreement

On December 5, 2020, in a press release, the Government of the United Kingdom (UK) announced the signing of an agreement to strengthen its ties with

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UK Signs Trade Deals with Singapore and Vietnam

On December 10, 2020, in a press release, the Government of the United Kingdom (UK) announced the signing of Free Trade Agreements with both Singapore and

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UK and Canada Sign Trade Continuity Agreement

On December 9, 2020, in a press release, the Government of the United Kingdom (UK) announced the signing of a trade continuity agreement with Canada. The

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UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement

On December 24, 2020, the European Commission and the Government of United Kingdom reached an agreement on the terms of its future cooperation.

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U.S. and Ecuador Sign New Protocol on Trade Rules and Transparency

On December 8, 2020, in a press release, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced the signing of a new Protocol on Trade Rules and

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U.S.-Ecuador Trade and Investment Council Holds Third Meeting

On November 19, 2020, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued a joint statement from the United States-Ecuador Trade and Investment Council

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WTO Provides Update on Trade Facilitation Agreement

On February 22, 2020, the World Trade Organization (WTO) published an update on the implementation of the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). TFA entered

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China Announces the Reduction of Tariffs Imposed on U.S. Origin Goods

On February 6, 2020, the China Tariff Commission announced the reduction of tariffs imposed on U.S. origin goods as part of the implementation of the

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House of Representatives Passes USMCA

On December 19, 2019, the US House of Representatives passed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by a vote of 385-41.

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USTR Announces GSP Eligibility Changes for Thailand and Ukraine

On October 25, 2019, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced changes to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) eligibility for

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USTR Announces Details of U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement

On September 25, 2019, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued a fact sheet about the U.S. – Japan Free Trade Agreement in the areas of market access

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Trump Administration Announces Intent to Negotiate Trade Agreements with Japan, EU, and UK

On October 17, 2018, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced to Congress the President’s intent to negotiate with Japan, the European Union (EU),

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White House Issues EO on Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy and Trade Agreement Violations

On April 29, 2017 the White House’s Office of the Press Secretary issued notices that President Trump had signed two Executive Orders (EO) regarding trade.

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