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  1. Canada-U.S. Blog

    China 301 List 3 Products – New Schedule Published

    By Su Ross

    In the August 7, 2018 Federal Register, U.S. Trade Representative Lighthizer published the latest official timeline for those planning to participate in the China 301 List 3 proceedings. The relevant dates…

  2. Global Trade Law Blog

    Of Course You Know, This Means War: A Strategic Update on the Trump Trade War

    By J. Scott Maberry, Enumale Agada

    This article suggests steps you should take to survive the current trade war. We are now in a trade war regardless of the fact that Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin would…

  3. International Trade Law

    Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act of 2018 (MTB) Unanimously Passes Senate

    By Frances P. Hadfield, John Brew, Aaron Marx

    On July 26, 2018, the Senate unanimously passed the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act of 2018 (MTB), a bill that would cut or eliminate tariffs on articles such as chemicals, footwear,…

  4. Media Law Prof Blog

    The Cost of Tariffs To Local Journalism

    By Media Law Prof Blog

    From CBS News, a report that the Administration's tariff on groundwood paper, imported from Canada,  may have a devastating effect on local newspapers because it raises the cost of printing…

  5. Canada-U.S. Blog

    China 301 List 3 Comments Deadline Changed

    By Su Ross

    There is a new publication which appeared on the USTR website on August 2, 2018. In it, USTR clarifies the August 17, 2018 deadline for comments regarding products on the…

  6. International Trade Law

    USTR Adjusts Public Comment Due Dates for Latest China Section 301 Tariff List

    By John Brew, Spencer Toubia, Edward Goetz

    President Trump has directed the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to consider increasing the proposed tariffs under Section 301 from 10% to 25% for the entire $200…

  7. Canada-U.S. Blog

    China 301 List 3 – 25% Duty ???

    By Su Ross

    On August 1, 2018, USTR Lighthizer issued a press release indicating he was following through with President Trump's direction and will consider raising the rate of duty from 10% to…

  8. International Trade Law Compass

    Trump Administration Announces New Section 301 Tariffs on Chinese Goods

    By Brittney R. Powell

    On July 10, 2018, the Trump Administration announced a list of proposed tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods pursuant to Section 301 of The U.S.  Trade Act of 1974. …

  9. The Right Coast

    Why are tariffs so troublesome for the economy? Because they do the opposite of tax relief | Fox News

    By Thomas A. Smith

    The announcement Wednesday that the U.S. and the European Union will work together to avoid further tariffs on products they sell to each other and ease trade tensions was welcome news reducing…

  10. Iowa Bankruptcy Law Blog

    Trump Tariffs Impacting Farmers. Are Your Ag Loans OK?

    By hhagen@dickinsonlaw.com Dickinson Mackaman Tyler Hagen P.C.

    Since the tariff announcements, soybean futures are down 20 percent and pork futures are declining.  Meanwhile, the Trump administration has announced a three-part plan to help offset the economic uncertainty…