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By Dan Harris on August 24, 2019

The US-China Trade War Is and Will be the New Normal I hate to say we told you so, but for nearly a year, WE TOLD YOU SO. Since October, 2018 we have been all but screaming at anyone and everyone who has product made in China and sold into the United States to get out of China fast, if at all possible. We say this and we set out the below timeline to prove…

International Trade Law

Trump indicates he will raise tariffs on Chinese imports in retaliation against China’s tariff hike.

By John Brew & Frances P. Hadfield on August 23, 2019

On Friday, August 23, 2019, President Trump indicated in a series of tweets that tariffs on the $250 billion of imports already in place would be raised to 30% from 25% on October 1. President Trump also said the remaining $300 billion of imports set to go into effect on September 1 would be taxed at 15% ad valorem, rather than 10% ad valorem.…

European Union and Italian International Tax Law Blog

Italian Tax Residence For Individuals: A Refresher And Look At Open Issues And New Matters

By Marco Rossi on August 23, 2019

Italian tax residence is a very important topic for foreign nationals who travel regularly to Italy, own houses and spend significant time with their family there, while living and working abroad, as well as for those who relocate to Italy and work, do business or just retire there. For the former, it may be surprising to know that they may have crossed the line and become Italian tax residents, under Italian tax law, even though…

Immigration Blog

What Happens Before the ICE Raid

By Enrique Alberto Maciel-Matos on August 23, 2019

ICE raids generally are the results of months (or even years) of investigation by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). Before a “raid” is conducted, a search warrant must be issued. To obtain a search warrant, HSI must show that facts establish probable cause to believe that there are violations of federal law, i.e., the company is willfully and unlawfully employing illegal aliens. How does HSI gather the evidence it needs for the search warrant? Based primarily…

Immigration Blog

Oregon Employers Must Notify Employees of Upcoming Federal Inspections of Work Authorizations

By Amy L. Peck on August 23, 2019

The uptick in ICE investigations has Oregon requiring employers to notify employees of any upcoming investigation by a federal agency (such as a Form I-9 inspection) for records, forms, or other documentation used to verify employee identify and work authorization. Oregon follows California in taking this step. Under Oregon’s statute, SB 370 (2019), employers must, within three business days of receiving a notice of any inspection: Post the notice in a conspicuous and accessible location,…

International Trade Insights

President Trump Announces Increases to Tariff Rate on Products from China

By Cortney Morgan, Jeffrey Neeley & Katherine Stubblefield on August 23, 2019

On August 23, 2019, President Trump announced via Twitter that the tariff rates on Lists 1, 2, and 3, worth approximately $250 billion worth of goods imported from China, will increase from 25% duty to 30% beginning October 1, 2019. Additionally, the President indicated that the tariff rate on the List 4 tariffs currently set to begin on September 1 will increase to 15% from 10%. It is unclear if the tariffs currently set to…

International Trade Law

China Announces $75 Billion in Additional Retaliatory Tariffs

By John Brew, Frances P. Hadfield & Walter (Sam) Boone on August 23, 2019

On August 23, the Customs Tariff Commission of China’s State Council announced the decision to impose approximately $75 billion in additional tariffs on the United States. Beijing’s latest retaliatory tariffs are in response to President Trump’s List 4 Trade Action of $300 billion dollars which USTR published earlier in August. Mirroring the rollout of U.S. tariffs, the Chinese tariffs will also be installed in two batches. Starting on September 1, tariffs of 5 and 10…

Trade and Manufacturing Monitor

China Announces New Tariffs on $75 Billion of U.S. Products

By Kathleen Cusack on August 23, 2019

On Friday, August 23, China announced its plans to impose 5% to 10% tariffs on $75 billion of American products in response to Washington’s recent tariffs on $300 billion of Chinese products. China’s new tariffs will take effect in two stages, the first on September 1, 2019 and second on December 15, 2019. The new tariffs will affect items such as beef, small aircraft, and soybeans. China also plans to revive a 25% tariff on…

Hague Law Blog

How to Serve Process in the Philippines

By Aaron Lukken on August 23, 2019

Watch this space for updates… nothing really to say just yet, as I usually just advise clients to serve by mail if their defendants are in the Republic of the Philippines. There’s currently no treaty in force, Letters Rogatory take seemingly forever, and I have yet to find a private agent or law firm there who (1) understands fully what I seek, (2) is willing to take the project on for less than an outrageous…

Hague Law Blog

China Litigation: Maybe Not the Best Way to Go

By Aaron Lukken on August 23, 2019

When a U.S. litigator sues a Chinese defendant, they very rightly hop on Google seeking information on how to serve process in China. Luckily for me, they quickly find my post on the subject, and they get up to speed. Why is it lucky for me? Because although many litigators follow my step-by-step guide to Hague requests and do it themselves, others conclude that a DIY approach is not the best way to go,…

International

Repeat After Me: There Will be No US-China Trade Deal

Trump indicates he will raise tariffs on Chinese imports in retaliation against China’s tariff hike.

Italian Tax Residence For Individuals: A Refresher And Look At Open Issues And New Matters

What Happens Before the ICE Raid

Oregon Employers Must Notify Employees of Upcoming Federal Inspections of Work Authorizations

President Trump Announces Increases to Tariff Rate on Products from China

China Announces $75 Billion in Additional Retaliatory Tariffs

China Announces New Tariffs on $75 Billion of U.S. Products

How to Serve Process in the Philippines

China Litigation: Maybe Not the Best Way to Go

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