🥇Executive Order on Copper Imports and National Security Concerns
Executive Order 14220 focuses on the significance of copper to U.S. national security and economic strength. It outlines vulnerabilities in the copper supply chain reliant on foreign sources and mandates an investigation to assess the national security impact of copper imports. The order aims to ensure a reliable domestic supply chain and outlines steps to enhance production capabilities.
Learn More📜Export-Import Bank Notice
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), as a part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to comment on the proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Learn More🏗️Preliminary Countervailing Duty Determination on Steel Products
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) published a notice in the Federal Register of February 10, 2025, regarding the preliminary affirmative countervailing duty (CVD) determination of certain corrosion-resistant steel products (CORE) from Canada. This notice contained the incorrect name of one of the mandatory respondents.
Learn More📊USTR Seeks Comments on Unfair Trade Practices Impacting Businesses
Pursuant to the America First Trade Policy Presidential Memorandum and the Presidential Memorandum on Reciprocal Trade and Tariffs, USTR invites comments from the public, on a country-by-country basis, to assist the U.S. Trade Representative in reviewing and identifying any unfair trade practices by other countries, and in initiating all necessary actions to investigate the harm to the United States from any non-reciprocal trade arrangements. This information will assist the U.S. Trade Representative in recommending appropriate actions to remedy such practices and reporting to the President proposed remedies in pursuit of reciprocal trade relations.
Learn More🚢Notice of Shipping Agreements by Federal Maritime Commission
The Federal Maritime Commission announces the filing of agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984, detailing changes to existing maritime agreements. Interested parties are invited to submit comments within specified timelines regarding two notable agreements, highlighting key parties and proposed amendments that could impact shipping operations.
Learn More💼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.
Learn More🔩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.
Learn More📅COAC Meeting Notice
The Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. The meeting will be open for the public to attend in- person or via webinar. The in-person capacity is limited to 50 persons for public attendees.
Learn More📄Termination of Trade Policy Investigation by ITC
On February 4, 2025, the Commission received a letter from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) withdrawing its request made on January 25, 2023, that the Commission prepare a series of public reports on the potential distributional effects of goods and services trade and trade policy on U.S. workers and underrepresented and underserved communities. Therefore, the Commission has terminated Investigation No. 332-599, "Distributional Effects of Trade and Trade Policy on U.S. Workers, 2026 Report", and will not release a report related to this investigation. The USTR requested the investigation and report under authority delegated by the President and pursuant to section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930.
Learn More⚖️U.S. Maintains Antidumping Duties on Persulfates from China
The U.S. International Trade Commission determined that revoking the antidumping duty order on persulfates imported from China would likely harm the domestic industry. This decision aims to prevent material injury and is based on a comprehensive review process stipulated by the Tariff Act of 1930. The findings will influence future trade practices and pricing in the U.S. market.
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