Trade and Manufacturing Monitor
News and insight from our international trade practice group
Trump Issues New Cuba Restrictions
Late last week, President Trump issued a directive that would purportedly “cancel” the recent changes in the Cuban Assets Control Regulations made under President Obama’s administration. This announcement caused…
U.S. Lawmakers Move to End Cuba Travel and Export Restrictions
On May 25 th, U.S. Senators introduced the “Freedom for Americans to Travel to Cuba Act of 2017” (S. 1287). The bill is sponsored by 54 senators and it would eliminate restrictions on travel to Cuba by American…
Do You Qualify For Duty Savings Under the EU-Canada Free Trade Agreement?
The much anticipated free trade agreement between the European Union and Canada going into effect this summer is a terrific opportunity for importers to take advantage of duty savings. The Comprehensive Economic and…