Week 3 – New first 100 days
Tariff News IEPA tariffs in China, Mexico and Canada We have previously introduced President Trump’s IEPA tariffs and various retaliatory tariffs and non-tax countermeasures announced by each country in separate posts. Currently, tariffs in Mexico and Canada have been suspended until March 10, with only 10% of China's tariffs in effect. Minimum exemption for deleting and restoring low-value imports After President Trump's dismissal de minimis Last week, Friday, February 7, 2025, President Trump issued a waiver last week, amending his original executive order and temporarily resuming exemptions from collecting tariff revenues for all Chinese products. ” It is not clear how long this pause will last. After deletion of exemption, such requirements de minimis Entering and cleaning may be denied. U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s CSMS #63992482 previously provided guidance on how to perform responsibilities in an automated business environment (“ACE”) system through modes of transportation and licensing types. Export controls and sanctions Russia On February 5, 2025, Attorney General…
President Trump previews Global Announcement 25
President Trump previews the universal tariff announcements for all imported steel and aluminum and the “countdown” tariff regime. International Trade Insights Skip to content
Customs confirmed the scope of China’s IEEPA tariffs and deletion,
Customs confirmed the tariff scope of China's IEEPA and then re-determined, with a minimum exemption for most low-value entries | International Trade Insights Skip to content
China announced revenge tariffs and non -tariff operations
China announced that retaliated tariffs and non -tariffs of the United States | International Trade opinions Jump to content
Canada, Mexico and China have announced their response to IEEPA
Canada, Mexico and China have announced a response to IEEPA tariffs imposed by President Trump | International Trade Opinions Jump to content
President Trump exercises authority under IEPA to impose
Under the leadership of IEEPA, President Trump exercises authority and levies tariffs to Canada, Mexico and China | International Trade Opinions Jump to content
President Trump imposed a 25 % tariff on Canadian goods,
President Trump levies 25 % tariffs on goods in Canada and Mexico, and levies 10 % tariffs on Chinese goods from February 4, 2025 Jump to content
The second week trading-the first 100 days of the new government
Tariff news At the beginning of this week, President Trump threatened tariffs on the United States. Tariffs were used as a leveraged effect on the Colombian government. The Columbia government initially refused to allow military aircraft to be allowed to carry individuals who were expelled from the United States to land in Colombia. In the end, the United States and Colombia reached an agreement on how the deported people were transferred to Colombia without levying tariffs. Although President Trump has not followed his threat to tariffs on Columbia goods, he insists on the tariffs on tariffs on tariffs on from Mexico, Canada and China from February 1, and released on January 30 The announcement was announced to be announced on the weekend. The international trade and supply chain team of HUSCH BLACKWELL is closely monitoring this situation, but there is no specific command or proven that this is not just a threat to release this trade update. At the press…
America First: President Trump’s first week on trade
Immediately after being sworn in on January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump began an overhaul of U.S. trade policy. The administration released a memo outlining the president's "America First" trade policy. For a more detailed description of the directives in the “America First” memo, see this article. The memorandum directs the Departments of Commerce, Treasury and the Office of the United States Trade Representative, as well as other federal agencies, to begin investigations of potentially unfair or unbalanced trade on behalf of U.S. trading partners. The agencies are also directed to investigate more specific concerns about security risks to China's economy. The agencies will prepare a comprehensive report by April 1, 2025, and submit it to the Trump administration. In addition to general investigations, the memo directs agencies to investigate illegal immigration and fentanyl from Canada, Mexico and China. President Trump said at a press conference on January 21 that he would "probably" impose a 10% tariff on China starting…
America First Trade Policy Announcement
On January 20, 2025, within hours of being sworn in, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) titled "America First Trade Policy." As expected, the executive order directs the Departments of Commerce, Treasury, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and other agencies to review a range of issues, some of which are highlighted below. Reporting deadline is April 1, 2025: Assess illegal immigration and fentanyl flows from Canada, Mexico, China, and any other relevant jurisdictions and recommend appropriate trade and national security measures to address this emergency. Consider potential additional tariff modifications to the supply chain and Section 301 tariffs circumvented through third countries and recommend necessary actions to correct any issues related to this process. Review China’s other discriminatory policies for additional action and evaluate legislative proposals regarding China’s permanent normal trade relations status. Evaluate the validity of the exclusion of steel and aluminum from Article 232. Review the impact of all trade agreements on federal procurement. The…
Petition Summary: Temporary Steel Fence for the People
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Petition Summary: Slag Cans from the People’s Republic of China
On December 31, 2024, WHEMCO-Steel Castings, Inc. ("Whemco" or the "Applicant") filed an application to impose anti-dumping and countervailing duties on U.S. imports of slag cans from the People's Republic of China ("China"). ). Scope of investigation The following languages describe goods imported from China: The commodities covered by the investigation are slag tanks with a nominal capacity of 65 cubic feet to 1,200 cubic feet, regardless of shape, form or finish. Slag pots are load-bearing devices, usually formed as curved shells, designed to collect molten or solid slag produced during metallurgical or chemical processes. Slag pots are metallurgical articles typically produced using casting or manufacturing processes and may include ceramic refractory coatings, heat treatments, or various surface treatments to handle high-temperature slag. Slag tanks are usually designed as lifting equipment and may include attachments capable of transporting the slag tank. Accessories may include 1) attachment brackets 2) pivot mounting hooks or brackets and 3) other accessories. Goods covered by…
Petition Summary: Active Anode Materials from the People
Petition Summary: Active Anode Materials from the People's Republic of China | International Trade Insights Skip to content
Petition Summary: Erythritol from the People’s Republic of China
On December 13, 2024, Cargill, Inc. ("Cargill" or the "Applicant") filed a request to impose antidumping and countervailing duties on U.S. imports of erythritol from the People's Republic of China ("China"). Scope of investigation The following languages describe goods imported from China: The product within the scope of this investigation is erythritol, which is a sugar alcohol, commonly known as a polyol, typically produced by fermenting glucose using enzymes and yeast or yeast-like fungi (although the scope includes production using any other product Erythritol) raw material or organism). Erythritol is an organic compound with the molecular formula C4H10O4 and Chemical Abstracts Service (“CAS”) registration number 149-32-6. Other names for erythritol include mesoerythritol, (2R,3S)-butan-1,2,3,4-tetrol, butane-1,2,3,4-tetrol, or meso-erythritol. Racemic-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroxybutane. Erythritol is usually a white crystalline, odorless product that dissolves quickly in water. While erythritol is typically produced in crystalline, fine powder, or directly compressible form, the scope of these studies covers all physical forms and grades of erythritol. The merchandise covered by…
Petition Summary: Sol-Gel Alumina-Based Ceramic Abrasives
Petition Summary: Sol-gel Alumina-Based Ceramic Abrasive Grains from the People's Republic of China | International Trade Insights Skip to content
Petition Summary: Float Glass from China and Malaysia
On November 21, 2024, Vitro Flat Glass, LLC and Vitro Meadville Flat Glass, LLC ("Vitro" or the "Applicant") filed an application to impose antidumping and countervailing duties on U.S. imports of float glass products from China and Malaysia Tax. Scope of investigation The following languages describe imported goods from China and Malaysia: The scope of the petition covers float glass products ("FGP"), which are soda-lime-silica glass products produced by floating a continuous strip of molten glass over a smooth bath of tin (or other liquid metal of a certain density) made. larger than the molten glass), the glass is cooled in an annealing furnace and cut to appropriate size. For purposes of the petition, float glass products have a nominal thickness of at least 2.0 mm (0.079 inches) and a nominal surface area of at least 0.37 square meters (4.0 square feet). The country of origin of each float glass product depends on where soda-lime-silica glass was first manufactured by…
October 2024 Trade Law Update
In Husch Blackwell's October 2024 Trade Law Update, you will learn about the following updates to international trade and supply chain law: Update on U.S. Commerce Department decision U.S. International Trade Commission – Section 701/731 Proceedings Customs and Border Protection Case Summary Summary of the Court of International Trade Judgment If you have questions about the September Trade Law Update, please contact a member of Husch Blackwell's International Trade and Supply Chain team.
Petition Summary: Overhead Door Balance Twist
Petition Summary: Overhead Door Balanced Torsion Springs from China and India | International Trade Insights Skip to content
Petition Summary: From Brazil, China,
Petition Summary: Hard Empty Capsules from Brazil, China, India and Vietnam | International Trade Insights Skip to content
Petition summary: Paper folders from Cambodia and Sri Lanka
On October 21, 2024, a consortium of domestic folder manufacturers consisting of Smead Manufacturing Company (“Smead”) and (2) TOPS Products LLC (“TOPS”) (collectively, the “Consortium” or the “Applicants”) filed A request to impose anti-dumping duties on U.S. imports Paper folders from Cambodia and Sri Lanka and countervailing duties imposed on Cambodia. Scope of investigation The following language describes the goods imported from Cambodia and Sri Lanka within the scope of this petition: The products within the scope of these orders are folders consisting essentially of paper, cardboard, laminate, or other cellulosic material, whether or not coated, that have been folded (or creased in preparation for folding), glued, taped, stapled, or otherwise assembled to save the file as appropriate. The range includes all such folders, regardless of colour, whether expandable or not, laminated or not, and with or without labels, fasteners, closures, hooks, rods, hangers, pockets, gussets or internal dividers . As used in the first sentence of this scope, the…
September 2024 Trade Law Update
In Husch Blackwell's September 2024 Trade Law Update, you will learn about the following updates to international trade and supply chain law: Update on U.S. Commerce Department decision U.S. International Trade Commission – Section 701/731 Proceedings Customs and Border Protection Case Summary Summary of the Court of International Trade Judgment If you have questions about the September Trade Law Update, please contact a member of Husch Blackwell's International Trade and Supply Chain team.
Petition Summary: Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products
On October 8, 2024, Genera, Inc., Tellus Products, LLC, and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL-CIO ("USW") (collectively, The “American Molded Fiber Alliance,” the “Alliance,” or the “Petitioners” filed a petition seeking antidumping and antidumping duties on U.S. imports of thermoformed molded fiber products from the People’s Republic of China (“China”) and the Socialist Republic of China. Countervailing Duties Vietnam ("Vietnam"). Scope of investigation The following language describes the goods imported from China and Vietnam within the scope of this petition: Articles subject to these investigations include thermoformed molded fiber products regardless of shape, form, function, fiber source, or surface treatment. Thermoformed molded fiber products are formed from cellulose fibers, thermoformed using one or more heated molds, and cured in the molds. Thermoformed molded fiber products include, but are not limited to, plates, bowls, clam shells, trays, lids, food or food service contact packaging, and consumer or other product…
Petition summary: Methenamine (hexamethylenetetramine) from
Petition Summary: Methenamine (Hexamethylenetetramine) from the People's Republic of China, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of India, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | International Trade Insights Skip to content
ICYMI: Grant Leach Talks OFAC Compliance on Justice Magazine
Last week, Omaha partner Grant Leach appeared on an episode of The Justice Insiders podcast to discuss the expanding requirements and restrictions on U.S. businesses related to trade law, including a significant change to the statute of limitations related to OFAC sanctions enforcement—extending it from five years to ten years. Grant also discussed with host Gregg N. Sofer how the evolving trade law regime affects smaller businesses that may have difficulty expanding their compliance functions to manage trade risk.
Trade Law Update August 2024
In Husch Blackwell's August 2024 Trade Law Update, you'll learn about the following updates to international trade and supply chain law: Update on U.S. Commerce Department Decision U.S. International Trade Commission – Section 701/731 Proceedings Customs and Border Protection Case Summaries Summary of the Court of International Trade Decision If you have any questions about our August Trade Law Update, please contact a member of Husch Blackwell’s International Trade and Supply Chain team.
Petition Summary: Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products
Petition Summary: Certain Corrosion Resistant Steel Products (“CORE”) Imported from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, the Netherlands, South Africa, Taiwan, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”), and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (“Vietnam”) | International Trade Insights Skip to content
Petition Summary: Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products
Petition Summary: Certain Corrosion Resistant Steel Products (“CORE”) Imported from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, the Netherlands, South Africa, Taiwan, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”), and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (“Vietnam”) | International Trade Insights Skip to content
July 2024 Trade Law Update
In Husch Blackwell's July 2024 Trade Law Update, you'll learn about the following updates to international trade and supply chain law: Update on U.S. Commerce Department Decision U.S. International Trade Commission – Section 701/731 Proceedings Customs and Border Protection Case Digest Summary of the Court of International Trade Decision If you have any questions about our July Trade Law Update, please contact a member of the Husch Blackwell International Trade and Supply Chain team.
Petition Summary: Large Top-Mounted Combo
On May 30, 2024, Electrolux Consumer Products, Inc. (“Electrolux”) (“Petitioner”) filed a petition to impose antidumping duties on imports from the Kingdom of Thailand (“Thailand”). Electrolux alleges that producers and exporters in Thailand are selling goods at less than fair value. If Electrolux successfully proves that the unfairly priced imports are causing material injury to the domestic industry, the U.S. government will impose antidumping duties to offset the level of unfair pricing found. Parties adversely affected by this case should consider participating early as it is pending before the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission. We provide more details on the allegations made in the petition and the case timeline below. Scope of investigation The following language describes goods imported from Thailand that fall within the scope of this petition: The products covered by this petition are large top-loading combination refrigerator-freezers with a refrigerated capacity of at least 15.6 cubic feet or 442 liters. For purposes…
Petition Summary: Large Top-Mounted Combo
On May 30, 2024, Electrolux Consumer Products, Inc. (“Electrolux”) (“Petitioner”) filed a petition to impose antidumping duties on imports from the Kingdom of Thailand (“Thailand”). Electrolux alleges that producers and exporters in Thailand are selling goods at less than fair value. If Electrolux successfully proves that the unfairly priced imports are causing material injury to the domestic industry, the U.S. government will impose antidumping duties to offset the level of unfair pricing found. Parties adversely affected by this case should consider participating early as it is pending before the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission. We provide more details on the allegations made in the petition and the case timeline below. Scope of investigation The following language describes goods imported from Thailand that fall within the scope of this petition: The products covered by this petition are large top-loading combination refrigerator-freezers with a refrigerated capacity of at least 15.6 cubic feet or 442 liters. For purposes…
May 2024 Trade Law Update
In Husch Blackwell's May 2024 Trade Law Update, you'll learn Updates on international trade and supply chain law include: Update on U.S. Commerce Department Decision U.S. International Trade Commission – Section 701/731 Proceedings Customs and Border Protection Case Summaries Summary of the Court of International Trade Decision If you have any questions about our May Trade Law Update, please contact a member of Husch Blackwell’s International Trade and Supply Chain team.
Petition Summary: Some Brake Drums for the People
On June 20, 2024, Webb Wheel Products, Inc. (“Webb” or “Petitioner”) filed a petition to impose antidumping and countervailing duties on certain brake drums imported into the United States from the People’s Republic of China and Turkey. Scope of investigation The following language describes goods imported from China and Turkey that fall within the scope of this petition: The commodities covered by this investigation are certain brake drums made of gray cast iron, either finished or unfinished, with an actual or nominal inside diameter of 14.75 inches or more but not more than 16.6 inches, and weighing more than 50 pounds. An unfinished brake drum is a brake drum that has undergone some turning or machining but is not yet ready for installation. Subject brake drums are included in scope whether imported alone or with non-subject commodities (such as hubs), and whether assembled or unassembled, or when connected to non-subject commodities. When subject brake drums are imported with non-subject commodities…
June 2024 Trade Law Update
In Husch Blackwell's June 2024 Trade Law Update, you'll learn about the following updates to international trade and supply chain law: Update on U.S. Commerce Department Decision U.S. International Trade Commission – Section 701/731 Proceedings Customs and Border Protection Case Summaries Summary of the Court of International Trade Decision If you have any questions about our June Trade Law Update, please contact a member of Husch Blackwell’s International Trade and Supply Chain team.
Petition Summary: Some Tungsten Bullets for the People
On July 10, 2024, Tungsten Parts Wyoming, Inc. (“TPW”) (“Petitioner”) filed a petition seeking antidumping and countervailing duties on imports from the People’s Republic of China (“China”). TPW alleges that producers and exporters from China sell goods at less than fair value and are subsidized by the Chinese government. If TPW successfully proves that unfairly traded imports are causing material injury to the domestic industry, the U.S. government will impose antidumping and countervailing duties. Parties adversely affected by this case should consider participating early as it is pending before the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission. We provide more details about the allegations made in the petition and the timeline of the case below. Scope of investigation The following language describes the goods imported from China that fall within the scope of this petition: The products covered by the investigation are certain tungsten balls or tungsten spheres, also known as tungsten pellets, which contain 92.6% or…