Trade and Manufacturing Monitor
United States and South Korea Sign Updated FTA
On Monday, President Trump and President Moon Jae-in of South Korea signed a revised U.S.-Korea (known as “KORUS”) free trade agreement on the sidelines of the United National General Assembly meeting this week in New…
Could Brexit Benefit Africa Through Science-based Decisions on GMOs?
Prime Minister Theresa May’s recent visit to Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria was the latest in the United Kingdom’s global diplomacy effort to secure strategic economic partnerships in preparation for the UK leaving…
Preparing for the Worst: Licenses Needed for UK Export of Dual Use Items
It has always been a possibility that the United Kingdom would crash out of the European Union on 30 March 2019 but “no deal” preparation is now highly recommended by both sides. For organisations that export dual use…
BIS Proposed Expansion of Export Controls of Spraying and Fogging Systems Could Affect Agriculture Industry and Spray Equipment Used in Other Industries
Earlier this week, the Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) published a request for public comment regarding a proposed expansion of export controls under the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) for certain…
US Customs Releases Proposed Drawback Rules Comments Due September 16th
US Customs and Border Protection has finally released the much anticipated proposed changes to the drawback regulations. (See FRN August 2 ) Drawback provides an opportunity for importers to apply for refunds of duty…