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Heightened Risks to Companies from Spread of Forced Labor Import Bans
Summary Import Bans: The recent proliferation of forced labor import bans in at least 49 countries and jurisdictions, including all of North America, nearly all of Europe, and 15 other markets, poses significant economic risks for companies selling or importing into those markets. Countries typically ban imports of all goods produced in whole or in part by forced labor anywhere in a company’s operations or supply chain. The bans generally apply to all companies without regard to size or sector.
U.S. Customs Has Proposed Broad Regulatory Changes to Low-Value Shipment (De Minimis) Regulations | JD Supra
The proposals would codify features of the existing low-value entry processes (with new enhancements) but would not allow merchandise subject to certain trade or national security ad valorem tariffs to continue to use the programs. In the last week of former President Biden’s Administration, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) announced two Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) addressing low value shipments.
New U.S. Customs Anti-Forced Labor Tool Will Require Submission Of Chinese Supplier Postal Codes | JD Supra
Xinjiang Province Postal Codes Will Trigger Forced Labor “Warning Message” On January 26, 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) provided more detail on its imminent implementation of another tool to detect potential forced labor imports into the United States. CBP confirmed that it will officially deploy the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”) Region Alert (“Region Alert”) to the Automated Commercial Environment (“ACE”) on March 18, 2023.
Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force Issues Strategy To Prevent Forced Labor Imports From China | JD Supra
Statutorily-Mandated Report Also Includes Key Importer Guidance And Initial List Of Entities Tied To Forced Labor In The Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region - The Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (“FLETF”) issued a statutorilymandated report to Congress under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA” or “the Act”), which was enacted on December 23, 2021 (the “FLETF Forced Labor Strategy” or the “UFLPA Strategy”).
Presidential Proclamation To Modify The Harmonized Tariff Schedule Of The United States | JD Supra
This month a number of new and revised tariff provisions in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”) will take effect. The changes to the HTSUS are designed to ensure that the HTSUS includes significant updates made by the World Customs Organization (“WCO”) to the International Convention on the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (the “Convention”).
Federal Trade Commission Issues New “Made In USA” Regulations | JD Supra
Creates New Enforcement Tools And Applies The Rule To Labels “Appearing In All Contexts” (i.e., On Product Packaging Or Online) On July 1, 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) approved a final rule to implement new regulations governing unqualified “Made in USA” claims on labels (the “FTC MUSA Rule” or the “Rule”).
Pharmaceuticals and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients - Biden Administration Issues 100-Day Supply Chain Review Report | JD Supra
On June 8, 2021, four Executive Branch Departments issued reports mandated by President Biden’s February 24, 2021 Executive Order on America’s Supply Chains (the “America’s Supply Chains E.O.” or the “E.O.”). The E.O. directed the federal government to assess the supply chains of four critical products: (1) semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging; (2) large capacity batteries; (3) critical minerals and materials; and (4) pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (“APIs”).
ESG Impact Watch: Blockchain | JD Supra
Blockchain technology is increasing in popularity across industries but, in its current iteration, triggers significant environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations. As the financial services sector simultaneously invests in blockchain technology and commits to ESG-sensitive policies and portfolios, how are the “E” and “S” impacts of blockchain and its applications to be weighed?
Companies Face Risk From The USMCA's New Rapid Response Mechanism To Enforce Labor Rights | JD Supra
On July 1, 2020, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (the “USMCA” or the “Agreement”) entered into force and replaced its predecessor, the North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”). The USMCA has attracted unprecedented bipartisan support, and U.S. Members of Congress are enthusiastic about the robust labor protections and enforcement regime agreed to by the parties. Historically, NAFTA included unenforceable provisions on labor protections that were limited and largely ineffective.
United States Wins WTO Dispute Against India Involving $7 Billion In Export Subsidies | JD Supra
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At The United Nations, President Trump Emphasizes The Importance Of Economic Nationalism In Trade Policy | JD Supra
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Trade & Manufacturing - September 2019 | JD Supra
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Blockchain Continues to Play An Increasingly Important Role in Global Trade | JD Supra
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Trade & Manufacturing - August 2019 | JD Supra
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The United States Presses For More Transparency In The WTO Dispute Settlement System, But Continues To Block Appointments To The Appellate Body | JD Supra
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Trade & Manufacturing - June 2019 | JD Supra
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As Blockchain Technology Use Surges So Does The Energy Required To Power It | JD Supra
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The European Union and the International Chamber of Commerce Work To Bring Blockchain Into The Global Trade Mainstream | JD Supra
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The European Union and the International Chamber of Commerce Work To Bring Blockchain Into The Global Trade Mainstream | Lexology
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June 14 2019 Blockchain continues to take on an increasingly important role in the mainstream of the global trade community. Recent developments indicate that stakeholders around the world, including governmental and non-governmental bodies, are increasingly looking for ways to integrate the technology into various international trade applications.
As Blockchain Technology Use Surges So Does The Energy Required To Power It | Lexology
Blockchain technology is changing the business landscape. The distributed ledger technology is steadily growing in use as its scope and application continue to expand. Importantly, however, as companies continue to pursue this technology, it will be critical to understand its energy consumption and associated costs. Blockchain is a distributed ledger technology that is shared among a network of computers and began as the supporting technology for the cryptocurrency Bitcoin.
Trade & Manufacturing - April 2019 | JD Supra
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The U.S. Court of International Trade Holds Section 232 To Be Constitutional | JD Supra
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USTR Announces Second Round Of Exclusions from the Tariffs Imposed under Section 301 Tariffs on Chinese Imports | JD Supra
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The United States and the European Union Are Expected To Begin Formal Trade Negotiations Soon | JD Supra
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The World Trade Organization Predicts “Revolutionary” Impact for Blockchain Technology On Digital Global Trade | JD Supra
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Trade & Manufacturing - January 2019 | JD Supra
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The United States Rejects the European Union’s Proposal To Reform the WTO Dispute Settlement Process | JD Supra
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