Trade and Manufacturing Monitor
Congress Passes Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act
Last week, Congress sent to the President’s desk a bill supporting pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019, sponsored by Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), passed the Senate by…
EU Traders’ Holiday Cheer in Short Order
The holiday season is nearly upon us, yet things in the trade world are not so jolly. The United Kingdom (UK) eked out a slight gain in the third quarter to avoid a recession. In the fourth quarter, the usual High…
GAO Report Reveals Deficiencies in Process for Collecting Antidumping and Countervailing Duties
On November 7, the United States Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) released a report assessing actions the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) have taken to…
Hearing Date Announced for GSP Reviews
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced a hearing date and related deadlines for review of certain countries’ ongoing eligibility under the United States’ Generalized System of Preferences…
China and the United States Inch Closer Towards Trade Deal – Tariff Reductions May Follow
China and the United States continue to move towards finalizing a “phase one” trade deal. Speaking to the Economic Club of New York, President Trump stated that the United States is “close” to a deal and that it “could…