U.S.-Korea FTA Deemed Successful on 2nd Anniversary

On March 12, 2014, the Office of the Unites States Trade Representative (USTR) issued a press release announcing the two-year anniversary of the United

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U.S. and Nigeria Hold 8th Meeting on TIFA

On March 11, 2014, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued a press release on the eight meeting of the Trade and Investment Framework

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EU and U.S. Meet for Fourth Round of TTIP

On March 11, 2014, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued two press releases discussing the fourth round of negotiations of the

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President Signs Executive Order to Allow U.S. Sanctions for Ukraine

On March 06, 2014, the U.S. Department of Treasury issued a press release announcing the President’s signing of an Executive Order to allow U.S. sanctions

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BIS Issues Proposed Rule to Clarify Definition of Routed Transactions

In a Federal Register notice published on February 6, 2014, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a proposed ruling to clarify the

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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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