The International Trade Law blog published by Crowell & Moring LLP covers legal developments and regulatory changes affecting international commerce. Topics include customs regulations, trade sanctions, tariffs, import/export controls, and enforcement actions by government agencies such as OFAC and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The blog addresses issues like forced labor findings, sanctions compliance, trade remedies, and the impact of trade policies on global supply chains. It also discusses specific country-related trade measures, such as sanctions on Belarus and tariff investigations involving Nicaragua, providing insights into the intersection of trade law, human rights, and international relations.
On Friday, September 18, 2026, the U.S. Department of State issued two rules amending the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). The first, an interim final rule effective October 19, narrows U.S. Munitions List (USML) Category XX(a) controls on certain…
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President Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act into law on September 18, 2026, following bipartisan passage in both chambers. Among its most commercially significant provisions is a sweeping new tariff framework targeting Russia and countries…
The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated antidumping (“AD”) and countervailing duty (“CVD”) investigations of Linear Hydraulic Cylinders and Parts Thereof from Canada, China, India, Mexico, and South Korea, effective September 8, 2026. The AD investigations cover imports from all…
Key Takeaway: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) is considering amending its regulations to require new disclosures designed to give the agency greater visibility into the supply chains of goods imported into the United States. The proposals target three areas:…
The U.S. Department of Commerce must decide by September 8, 2026 whether to initiate antidumping (“AD”) and countervailing duty (“CVD”) investigations of Linear Hydraulic Cylinders and Parts Thereof from Canada, China, India, Mexico, and South Korea.
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On August 26, 2026, President Trump issued EO 14420, prohibiting the acquisition, importation, transfer, or installation of foreign-produced bulk-power system electric equipment that meet certain criteria.
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On July 28, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) updated its Covered List — established through the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act — to include foreign-produced connected power inverters and advanced robotic devices, following an executive branch national security…
