Trade and Manufacturing Monitor
Results of the OECD Ministerial and a New Ambassador for the United States
The Ministerial Council of the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) wrapped up a two-day meeting this week with a joint statement for the organization’s policy priorities. The OECD was…
It's Time To Comment on Miscellaneous Tariff Petitions
The American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016 (“AMCA”) established a new process for the submission and evaluation of requests for temporary duty suspensions and reductions. Under the AMCA, petitions for duty…
NAFTA: TPP in Disguise?
It now appears that after a good bit of drama, the NAFTA path is becoming clear, at least as far as process is concerned. The required notification letter has been sent, which means that formal negotiations can begin…
U.S. Lawmakers Move to End Cuba Travel and Export Restrictions
On May 25 th, U.S. Senators introduced the “Freedom for Americans to Travel to Cuba Act of 2017” (S. 1287). The bill is sponsored by 54 senators and it would eliminate restrictions on travel to Cuba by American…
Do You Qualify For Duty Savings Under the EU-Canada Free Trade Agreement?
The much anticipated free trade agreement between the European Union and Canada going into effect this summer is a terrific opportunity for importers to take advantage of duty savings. The Comprehensive Economic and…