Trade and Manufacturing Monitor
The Trade Tool that is the Cherry of Lawmakers’ Eyes
On February 14, Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Richard Burr (R-NC) jointly introduced the S. 2427, the Self-Initiations Trade Enforcement Act . If enacted, the legislation would give the Department of Commerce…
21 Russian Companies Added To The U.S. Entity List
The United States imposed new sanctions against 21 Russian companies today by adding them to the Commerce Department’s Entity List . Among other restrictions, U.S. and non-U.S. companies are now prohibited from…
Commerce Secretary Releases Steel and Aluminum 232 Reports, Recommends Remedies
On Friday, February 16, 2018, Secretary Ross released public versions of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s reports concerning the agency’s section 232 investigations into the impact on national security of steel and…
Wine Wars: Australia takes Canada to WTO Alleging Discriminatory Rules Governing Wine Sales
On January 12, 2018, Australia brought a historical first WTO trade dispute against Canada. The request for consultations alleges that the Canadian Government and the Canadian provinces of British Columbia (“B.C.”),…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Gears up for Super Bowl LII
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has been preparing for more than one year for security at this year’s Super Bowl. In coordination with the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, and local law enforcement,…