Trade and Manufacturing Monitor
President Punts on Sudan Sanctions
The President issued a new Executive Order today delaying a decision on whether to permanently lift sanctions on Sudan. In January, President Obama announced the interim lifting of U.S. sanctions on Sudan . At that…
Do the U.S. Antiboycott Rules Apply to the Blockade of Qatar?
If you’ve read the news lately, you’ve undoubtedly heard of the blockade of Qatar imposed by Saudi Arabia, the UAE and other countries in the region. Many of you are likely trying to deal with the implications of the…
House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Announces NAFTA Hearing
House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Chairman Dave Reichert (R-WA) announced on Tuesday, July 11th that the Subcommittee will hold a hearing entitled “Modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement” on…
Date Set for Provisional Application of EU-Canada Trade Agreement
Canada and the European Union have announced that September 21 st will be the date that the provisional application of Comprehensive and Economic and Trade Agreement (“CETA”) will come into effect. Canadian Prime…
US Govt Seeks $1.9 Million In North Korea Sanctions and Money Laundering Case
A recent suit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for the forfeiture of nearly $2 million highlights the broad extraterritorial reach of U.S. sanctions laws. On June 14, DOJ filed a complaint to seize funds…