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Canadian Trade Law Year In Review, 2023
In this second edition of the Canadian Trade Law Year in Review, the team at CLK Canada has analyzed key judicial and administrative...
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Comments Sought In US Section 232 Investigation Of Robotics, Industrial Machinery
The U.S. Department of Commerce today issued notice that it initiated a new investigation covering robotics, industrial machinery, and their parts and components, pursuant to Section 232...Cassidy Levy Kent LLP - Article
Commerce Seeks Comments On AD Rate Assignment, Expedited CVD Reviews
Today the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) published a notice requesting public comment on two potential amendments to its antidumping (AD)...Cassidy Levy Kent LLP - Article
DOL Names Goods Produced By Forced And Child Labor, Seeks Supply Chain Input
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has opened two dockets seeking public comment and information related to child and forced labor present in global supply chains. Both dockets (DOL-2024-0004 & DOL-2024-0005).Cassidy Levy Kent LLP - Article
Proposed Updates To Critical Minerals List Implicate Trade Actions
The U.S. Geological Survey yesterday released a draft list of 54 critical mineral commodities, in connection with its triennial review cycle. Compared to the most recent list, published in 2022, the new proposal would add...Cassidy Levy Kent LLP - Article
USTR Seeks Comments On Modifications To Section 301 Shipbuilding Action
The Office of the United States Trade Representative has requested comment on two proposed modifications to its actions targeting China's shipbuilding policies and practices.Cassidy Levy Kent LLP - Article
Federal Court Of Appeal Vindicates CBSA Reliability Test
The Federal Court of Appeal ("FCA") earlier this week released a highly anticipated decision in Remington Sales Co dba Hyundai Heavy Industries (Canada) v President of the Canada Border Services Agency...Cassidy Levy Kent LLP - Article
Executive Order Initiates Multi-Pronged Effort To Revitalize U.S. Shipbuilding, Maritime Industry
Late yesterday President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) — titled "Restoring America's Maritime Dominance" — intended to start the process of addressing structural vulnerabilities...Cassidy Levy Kent LLP - Article
Potential U.S. Trade Implications Of Trump Administration's Panama Canal Interest
With concerns over Chinese activity and influence in the vicinity of the Panama Canal receiving significant focus from the Trump Administration, businesses engaged in international trade...Cassidy Levy Kent LLP - Article
U.S. Issues Expansive New Sanctions To Further Isolate Russia's War Economy
In conjunction with the meeting of G7 leaders last week in Italy, the United States issued another round of sanctions and export controls to intensify pressure on Russia. These measures, issued by the Department...Cassidy Levy Kent LLP - Article
The Government Of Ontario Seeks To Mandate Preferential Treatment Of Ontario Suppliers
The Government of Ontario is conducting public consultations on its proposal to enact regulations under the Ontario Building Ontario Businesses Initiative Act, 2022...Cassidy Levy Kent LLP - Article
Canada Set To Impose New Forced Labour And Child Labour Reporting Requirement
If passed in its current form, the Bill imposes a reporting requirement on covered "entities".Cassidy Levy Kent LLP - Article
Executive Order Prompts Action On Seabed Mining And Foreign Collaboration
In furtherance of his Administration's evident priority of developing alternative sources for critical minerals, last week President Trump signed Executive Order 14285 which provides until June 23, 2025...Cassidy Levy Kent LLP - Article
BIS Institutes 50 Percent Ownership Rule For Listed Entities
Last week, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued an interim final rule (IFR) to amend the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)...Cassidy Levy Kent LLP - Article
Department Of Justice Emphasizes Trade Compliance Enforcement
A statement published by the U.S. Department of Justice last Friday emphasizes the renewed commitment of the interagency Trade Fraud Task Force...Cassidy Levy Kent LLP - Article
New CBP Guidance Clarifies Tariff "Stacking," Refund Procedures
Today U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States ("HTSUS") intended to clarify how importers...Cassidy Levy Kent LLP - Article
Section 232 Action Includes Wood Tariffs, Customs Valuation Enforcement
This Monday, a Presidential Timber/Lumber Proclamation announced new U.S. duties on certain wood products, completing an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 that was formally initiated in March.Cassidy Levy Kent LLP - Article
New Executive Order Issued To Establish Outbound Investment Program
On August 9, 2023, President Biden signed Executive Order (E.O.) 14105, "Addressing United States Investments in Certain National Security Technologies and Products in Countries of Concern,"...Cassidy Levy Kent LLP - Article
De Minimis Shipments No Longer Allowed From China, Hong Kong
Yesterday, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) amending the administration's treatment of low-value imports — entries commonly referred to as "de minimis" shipments.Cassidy Levy Kent LLP - Article
OFAC Updates Sanctions Regulations On Russia, North Korea, Yemen
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) recently updated its sanctions regulations with respect to several countries...Cassidy Levy Kent LLP