By Sarah Wirskye, JD, MBA, CPA
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provided monetary aid relief to millions of Americans and included the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgivable loans.
By Paul Fudacz, Partner, Braumiller Law Group
The Grinch came early in 2020 with the introduction by the U.S. Department of Commerce of new steel licensing requirements that instruct importers to indicate the “country of melt and pour” on standard steel licenses imported after October 13, 2020, and also the introduction on December 14 of new certification requirements related to the Section 232 exclusion process.
By Attorneys, Megan Mohler and Vicky Wu, Braumiller Law Group
On January 19, 2021, the U.S. Department of Commerce published an interim final rule (interim rule) and proposed regulations (15 CFR Part 7) that could, effectively, mean a new licensing regime on imports related to Information and Communications Technology and Services (ICTS).
By Jennifer Horvath, Partner, Braumiller Law Group
The primary focus of companies over the past few years has been on the Section 301 China tariffs. However, businesses should be aware of the ongoing Section 301 investigation into digital service taxes (DST) by certain countries.
By Bruce Leeds, Senior Counsel, Braumiller Law Group
A new year, a new administration, and new trade initiatives. Well…at least 2 out of 3. Let’s take a look at some import and Customs subjects, then turn to export controls.
By Joaquin Pampin-Galan, Braumiller Law Group
Biden’s new “Buy American” plan will make it more difficult for federal agencies to contract with companies overseas to purchase foreign products by reducing loopholes and waivers in existing Buy American rules.
By Joaquin Pampin-Galan, Braumiller Law Group
Biden’s new “Buy American” plan will make it more difficult for federal agencies to contract with companies overseas to purchase foreign products by reducing loopholes and waivers in existing Buy American rules.
By Linnea Deeds, Braumiller Consulting Group
With a new administration comes the regulatory freeze announcement and its potential impact on organizations and their strategic planning. Issuing a freeze is so common that the communications almost appear boilerplate.
By Adrienne Braumiller and Bob Brewer, Braumiller Law Group
Adrienne Braumiller is the founder of Braumiller Law Group PLLC and an innovative force in international trade law. With more than 25 years of experience, she is widely recognized as a leading authority in Customs, import, export, foreign-trade zones, free trade agreements and ITAR compliance.
By Bob Brewer, Braumiller Law Group
I wrote an article called “What’s Going on at Wally World”, based on the Section 301 tariffs being imposed on Chinese imports, and how it was affecting Walmart, who imports about 80% of their products from China.
By Adrienne Braumiller, Founding Partner, BLG
On December 2nd, the House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill that may ultimately cause Chinese companies to be delisted from the U.S. stock exchange
By Brenda Cordova, Braumiller Law Group Mexico Counsel
Customs authorities may investigate companies´ compliance with the customs procedures and rules of origin and initiate a new origin verification proceeding against those that used a NAFTA Certificate within a 5 year retroactive period.
By Bob Brewer, Braumiller Law Group
What are SME’s? They are small and medium-sized enterprises that make-up the backbone of world trade and growth. A World Bank Group study suggests that there are between 365-445 million MSMEs in emerging markets.
By Jennifer Horvath, Partner, BLG
Many people are aware of the Section 301 investigation into the unfair trade practices of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). However, a similar investigation has recently been initiated by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) into actions by Vietnam.
By Devin Sefton, Senior Associate Attorney, Braumiller Law Group
Although 2020 is not over yet (unfortunately), the Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) has had a busy year by any measure.
By Christos Linardakis, Of Counsel, Braumiller Law Group
In the chaos of a pandemic, “the show must go on”, and indeed, the regulators in Washington D.C. did just that—in the form of far reaching and noteworthy changes in re-export restrictions to China and companies like Huawei.
By: Vicky Wu, Senior Associate, Braumiller Law Group
On November 15, 2020, leaders of fifteen Asia-Pacific countries signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) via a virtual signing ceremony.
By Bruce H. Leeds, Senior of Counsel, Braumiller Law Group
In a Federal Register Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, dated Oct. 28, 2020, U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) proposed a program for continuing education for licensed individual customs brokers.
By: Adrienne Braumiller & Vicky Wu Braumiller Law Group
George Tuttle III, Law Offices of George R. Tuttle
On September 10, 2020, HMTX Industries and related companies, Halstead and Metroflor, filed a lawsuit in the Court of International Trade (“CIT”) alleging that the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) exceeded its authority when it issued tariffs under …
By: Adrienne Braumiller & Vicky Wu Braumiller Law Group
George Tuttle III, Law Offices of George R. Tuttle
On September 10, 2020, HMTX Industries and related companies, Halstead and Metroflor, filed a lawsuit in the Court of International Trade (“CIT”) alleging that the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) exceeded its authority when it issued tariffs under …
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