Trade and Manufacturing Monitor
Government shutdown closes in on the federal court system (including the trade courts)
Despite the partial government shutdown since December 22 nd, the Supreme Court and lower federal courts have remained open by drawing on non-appropriated funds and court fees. Federal courts will be able to continue…
United States Seeks Trade Consultations with Peru
On Friday, January 4, 2019, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced that the United States has requested consultations with Peru under the auspices of the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA)…
Trade Agencies Closed for Business with Government Shutdown
As a result of the partial government shutdown which began on December 22, 2018, about 800,000 federal employees are currently on furlough or working without pay. Nine federal departments have been shutdown: Department…
U.S. Government Accountability Office Agrees to Review 232 Tariff Exclusion Process
In response to Congressional concerns, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) has agreed to review the process by which the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) has been processing steel and aluminum…
South Korea Approves Updated Trade Agreement
On Friday, December 7, 2018, the South Korean parliament approved a modified version of the U.S.-Korea Trade Agreement, otherwise known as KORUS. With passage of the renegotiated agreement, Korea is now ready to…