Topic
Tariffs
1,628 published works
The Daily Intake
Trade Dispute with China Worries Agriculture; USDA Vows Support
The U.S. agricultural industry has voiced concerns about potential financial losses due to the ongoing trade dispute with China, notwithstanding U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue’s assurance last April that farmers…
SmarTrade
European Union and Turkey Announce Tariffs on Certain U.S. Products
By Thompson Hine International Trade
In March 2018, President Trump announced that under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, the United States would increase tariffs on imports of certain steel products by…
International Trade Law Prof Blog
The Moral Acceptability of Beanball in Trade Relations
By Alison Peck
As I’ve previously written on this blog, the Trump Administration has been “pitching inside” to China, Mexico, and others it considers culprits in trade dealing. These trade tactics resemble another…
International Trade Law
Section 232 Investigation on Imports of Autos and Auto Parts – Comment Period Extended
By Frances P. Hadfield, Yun Gao
On June 21, 2018, the U.S. Department of Commerce published in the Federal Register an extended commenting schedule in the Section 232 investigation on U.S. imports of automobiles, including cars,…
SmarTrade
Commerce Extends Deadline to File Comments in Section 232 Investigation into Automobile and Automotive Part Imports
By Thompson Hine International Trade
On May 23, 2018, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced the initiation of an investigation to determine the effects on the national security of imports of automobiles – including cars,…
The Right Coast
The High Cost of Tariffs | City Journal
According to Bloomberg, agricultural commodities prices have dropped to their lowest level this century. The Chinese government, as Trump has pointed out in the past, is savvy, retaliating against strategic…
The Right Coast
In China, ‘Free Trade’ Means Steal What You Want | RealClearPolitics
Within hours of Trump's announcement, China retaliated with $50 billion in tariffs on U.S. imports. Trump shot back with tariffs on another $200 billion in Chinese goods. China accuses Trump…
International Trade Law
Section 301- Additional 25% duty to be imposed on certain products from China
By Frances P. Hadfield, Yun Gao
On June 20, 2018, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced in the Federal Register that, beginning on July 6, 2018, an additional 25% duty will be imposed on products from…
International Trade Law
June 22, 2018 – EU Retaliation Tariffs Begin – Apparel and Fashion Affected
By John Brew, Frances P. Hadfield
Beginning on Friday, June 22, 2018, US exports to the European Union will face an extra duty at their border. These products include U.S. steel and aluminum products, agricultural goods,…
International Trade Insights
USTR Requests Public Comment on Tariffs on Products from China
By Nithya Nagarajan, Katherine Stubblefield
On Friday, June 15, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative released a proposed list of 284 products from China that may be subject to a 25% tariff. They have…