Presidential Document 19 Feb 2025 regulations, trade, tariffs, international relations, economic security, business policy

💼Analysis of Reciprocal Trade and Tariffs Memorandum for Businesses

This memorandum outlines a new U.S. trade policy aimed at achieving reciprocal trade relationships with foreign partners. It addresses persistent trade deficits, unfair tariffs, and non-reciprocal arrangements that disadvantage American workers and businesses, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to remedy these issues while striving for a balanced international trading system.

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Notice 19 Feb 2025 international trade, china, import regulations, tariffs, u.s. department of commerce, tungsten shot

⚖️Preliminary Tariff Determination on Tungsten Shot from China

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that certain tungsten shot (tungsten shot) from the People's Republic of China (China) is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation (POI) is January 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination.

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Presidential Document 18 Feb 2025 regulations, trade, imports, national security, tariffs, aluminum, domestic industry

🔩Proclamation 10895

Proclamation 10895 adjusts aluminum imports into the U.S. by raising tariffs from 10% to 25%. It terminates existing agreements with several countries, enhances compliance measures, and revokes product exclusions, aiming to protect national security by reducing reliance on foreign aluminum. The proclamation addresses ongoing issues of oversupply and competition affecting domestic aluminum producers.

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Presidential Document 18 Feb 2025 steel, national security, tariffs, trade agreements, u.s. imports

🏗️Adjusting Steel Imports

This proclamation addresses adjustments in the importation of steel articles into the United States, citing national security concerns and the need to protect domestic steel production. It outlines the enforcement of tariffs on steel imports from various nations, emphasizing the detrimental effects of increased imports on U.S. national security and industry performance.

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Notice 11 Feb 2025 international trade commission, regulation, trade, tariffs, thailand, refrigeration

🧊Final Phase of Antidumping Investigation on Thai Refrigerator-Freezers

The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping investigation No. 731-TA-1696 (Final) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 ("the Act") to determine whether an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of large top-mount combination refrigerator-freezers from Thailand, provided for in subheading 8418.10.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, preliminarily determined by the Department of Commerce ("Commerce") to be sold at less-than-fair-value.

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Presidential Document 11 Feb 2025 business compliance, opioid supply chain, executive order, tariffs, international trade, u.s. regulation

⚖️Executive Order 14200

Executive Order 14200 addresses amendments to duties concerning the synthetic opioid supply chain from China. It revises specific subsections regarding duty-free treatment for eligible articles, contingent on the establishment of adequate systems for tariff revenue collection. The order underscores compliance obligations without creating enforceable rights against the U.S. government.

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Presidential Document 10 Feb 2025 national security, trade, regulation, tariffs, mexico, economy

⚖️Executive Order Pauses Tariffs on Mexican Goods Amid Border Crisis

Executive Order 14198 addresses the security threat posed by drug trafficking and illegal migration at the U.S.-Mexico border. It puts a temporary pause on proposed tariffs while evaluating Mexico's cooperative actions. The order emphasizes ongoing assessments of border issues and potential tariff implementations depending on future situations.

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Presidential Document 10 Feb 2025 import regulations, executive order, national security, trade, tariffs, canada

🇺🇸Executive Order 14197

Executive Order 14197 addresses the national security threat posed by drug trafficking at the U.S.-Canada border. It outlines a framework for imposing tariffs on Canadian goods while pausing certain tariffs to assess Canada's response to illegal activities. Ongoing evaluations will determine future actions based on the situation's developments.

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Presidential Document 7 Feb 2025 canada, compliance, import export, illicit drugs, trade, tariffs

📦Executive Order 14193

Executive Order 14193 addresses the influx of illicit drugs from Canada and declares a national emergency. It imposes a 25% additional tariff on Canadian products to combat the drug crisis and requires cooperation from Canada to ensure national security. The order aims for decisive action to protect American communities and public health.

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Presidential Document 7 Feb 2025 international trade, national security, china, public health, tariffs, regulatory compliance, synthetic opioids

⚖️Executive Order Imposes Tariffs on Chinese Goods to Combat Opioid Crisis

Executive Order 14195 addresses the urgent synthetic opioid crisis exacerbated by the People's Republic of China's role in drug trafficking. It imposes a 10% duty on PRC products effective February 4, 2025, as a response to the failure of Chinese authorities to curb the flow of dangerous substances. The order emphasizes a commitment to protecting American citizens and addressing the growing public health emergency.

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