August 2022 - Braumiller Law Group

Forced Labor Due Diligence – Supply Chain Tracing Requirements to Comply with UFLPA, Withhold Release Orders, and More

August 10, 2022

By: Adrienne Braumiller, Partner & Founder, Braumiller Law Group

We can all agree that goods made from forced labor, indentured labor or child labor should not be introduced into the U.S. market. Indeed, U.S. law prohibits the entry of goods made from forced labor. The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”) which went into effect as of June 21, 2022, expands on this prohibition by placing a ban on goods from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (“XUAR”) where ethnic minorities are being exploited or certain specified entities that are involved in using forced labor

Primer on Forced Labor Enforcement for U.S. Importers

August 10, 2022

By: Adrienne Braumiller, Partner & Founder, Braumiller Law Group and Harold Jackson, Associate

This Primer provides introductory guidance to complying with U.S. forced labor laws for importers, and includes an introductory overview to forced labor laws, U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) authority to enforce forced labor laws, outlines importer requirements under The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, describes the detention processes for imported goods made with forced labor, lists key recommended compliance actions for adhering to U.S. forced labor laws, and provides helpful resources for complying with U.S. forced labor laws.

Incursion and World Trade, Part 4: Are India and China Coming to Putin’s Rescue? The New Elephant in the Room

August 9, 2022

By: Bob Brewer, Braumiller Law Group

Calculations by top economists worldwide show that Russia is still accumulating about one billion dollars a day on oil and gas exports to fund the invasion. It does beg the question, who is buying the oil?

Relations Between the U.S. and China In One Word, Dismal Is a Decline in Trade Inevitable?

August 9, 2022

By: Bob Brewer, Braumiller Law Group

It’s goes without saying, but I will say it anyway, the recent visit to Taiwan by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi certainly didn’t help the already strained relations much, but within her reasoning for defiance of Beijing, the democracies of the world must stand together. The Chinese Embassy has now threatened to go to war with the U.S. over Taiwan.

Is Your Company in Compliance with US Immigration Form I-129 EAR / ITAR Certification Requirements?

August 9, 2022

By: Paul Fudacz, Partner, Braumiller Law Group

Most companies that employ non-U.S. persons in the United States are familiar with visa requirements, including completing U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Form I-129 – Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker. However, many are less familiar with the affirmative due diligence and certification requirements contained in Part 6 of the I-129.

DDTC is Open to Open General Licenses

August 9, 2022

By: Bruce Leeds, Senior Counsel, Braumiller Law Group

Some may be familiar with Open General Licenses (OGLs) used in the United Kingdom and some other countries. They allow export of dual-use, strategic and other controlled articles to specific destinations under certain conditions.

Evaluating the Efficacy of Sanctions on Russia

August 9, 2022

By: Michelle Schulz, Of Counsel Braumiller Law Group

Since the Kremlin’s February 24th invasion of Ukraine, western countries have put in place extensive global financial ramifications. To gauge the extent of effectiveness, one must decipher the numbers behind Russia’s deceiving published economic statistics. One staggering implication of the trade war with the west lies within the entire collapse of the GDP growth acquired in the post-Soviet era.

ImpactDAOs: Shaping the Future of Regenerative Organizations

August 9, 2022

By: Justin Holbein and James Holbein, Of Counsel, Braumiller Law Group

As Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) have exploded into public consciousness, new types of DAOs are proliferating. A novel use case for DAOs, termed “ImpactDAOs”, are defined as “any DAO that creates net positive externalities to the ecosystem around it.” An ImpactDAO seeks to use web3 and crypto-economic principles to regenerate a system, increasing resources and sustainability over time.

European Countries Beware, Winter Is Coming, with Ice King Putin Leading the Charge

August 9, 2022

By: Victoria Schneider, Braumiller Law Group

If you haven’t heard the words Ukraine or Russia within the last 5 months, one would assume that you must live under a rock, or that you’ve just decided to tune them out. Just as it seemed that we were on our way to being in the clear from the COVID pandemic and getting back to a little bit of normalcy within the global supply chain, the ever-so-sweet Putin decided to invade the Ukraine.

Punctuation in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

December 19, 2024

By Mike Smiszek, Senior Trade Advisor, Braumiller Consulting Group

Punctuation matters. I’ve always remembered a poster on the wall of a co-worker’s office—this was back in the

Beyond the Tariff: Proactive Strategies to Mitigate Trade Remedy Impacts

December 11, 2024

By: Adrienne Braumiller, Founder of Braumiller Law Group

In today’s complex global marketplace, businesses are increasingly confronted with the challenges of supply chain disruptions, rising costs, and

Mercosur-EU – A New Potential Powerhouse in Trade Blocs if Ratified

December 11, 2024

By Bob Brewer, Braumiller Law Group

After 25 years of negotiations, the European Union and the Southern Common Market, commonly known as Mercosur, comprised of Brazil, Argentina,

Tariffs, and the Temptation to Use Them as Geopolitical Leverage

December 11, 2024

By Bob Brewer, Braumiller Law Group

The United States has a long history of using tariffs. The first significant tariff legislation was the Tariff Act of 1789,

Trump import duties on goods from Mexico

Mexico’s Response to Trump’s Increase to Import Duties on Goods Coming from Mexico into the United States

December 11, 2024

By: Brenda Cordova, Mexico Attorney, Braumiller Law Group

Recently, US elected President Trump threatened that when he takes office one of his first orders will be a

Out of This World! Proposed New Regulations on Space and Spacecraft

December 11, 2024

By Bruce Leeds, Senior Counsel, Braumiller Law Group

On October 23, 2024, the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls published proposed changes to the International Traffic in Arms

Presidential Authority to Unilaterally Raise Tariffs

December 11, 2024

By: James R. Holbein, Of Counsel

This article examines the constitutional authorities and various statutes that reserve tariff authorities for Congress and some legal authorities in which

The Ghost of CDSOA Still Haunts Us

December 11, 2024

By Mike Smiszek, Senior Trade Advisor, Braumiller Consulting Group

For the better part of a decade, the United States waged an ugly dispute with the WTO over

From Awareness to Action: A Deep Dive into CTPAT Training

December 11, 2024

By: Judy Davis, Senior Trade Advisor, Braumiller Consulting Group
In the global trade universe, where time holds huge importance, weak security practices in your international operations could be detrimental

Tariffs, Trade & Trump

December 11, 2024

By: Victoria Holmes, Braumiller Law Group
Historically, trade agreements have focused on reducing barriers to trade—such as tariffs and quotas—while encouraging economic integration and growth. Environmental protection was often

Customs Fraud Investigations Expected to Increase Under Trump Tariffs

December 11, 2024

By Sarah Wirskye, Wirskye Law Firm, Of Counsel, Braumiller Law Group

President-elect Trump has repeatedly stated that he will increase tariffs. While it is unclear to what

Jurisdiction and History of Tariff Classification Litigation in the U.S.

December 4, 2024

By Mike Smiszek, Senior Trade Advisor, Braumiller Consulting Group

Several tribunals and courts were established at various periods of America’s history to resolve trade-related litigation, both at

Amendments to the MX Customs General Rules for 2024 and to Annexes 1, 2, 5 and 24 (Reglas Generales de Comercio Exterior para 2024)

October 21, 2024

By: Brenda Cordova, Mexico Attorney, Braumiller Law Group

On September 15th, 2024, the Mexican Congress published on the Diario Oficial de la Federacion (Mexican Official Gazette) a

Navigating Trade Waters: A Deep Dive into the USMCA Joint Review Process and Its Impact on China and Mexico – Part Two: The Mexico-US Trade Landscape and Harris’s Potential Vision

October 7, 2024

By: Adrienne Braumiller, Founder of Braumiller Law Group and Gavin Andersen, Senior Trade Advisor, Braumiller Consulting Group and Law Clerk

This is the second of a three-part

China and Walmart, Please, for the Love of ____, Let’s Observe a Silver Lining Partnership in an Otherwise Dismal Global Landscape

October 7, 2024

By Bob Brewer, Braumiller Law Group

At a glance, gauging where we stand in our relationship with China overall, one would assume the key operative word in

Month: August 2022

Is Your Company in Compliance with US Immigration Form I-129 EAR / ITAR Certification Requirements?

DDTC is Open to Open General Licenses

Evaluating the Efficacy of Sanctions on Russia

ImpactDAOs: Shaping the Future of Regenerative Organizations

European Countries Beware, Winter Is Coming, with Ice King Putin Leading the Charge

Punctuation in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

Beyond the Tariff: Proactive Strategies to Mitigate Trade Remedy Impacts

Mercosur-EU – A New Potential Powerhouse in Trade Blocs if Ratified

Tariffs, and the Temptation to Use Them as Geopolitical Leverage

Mexico’s Response to Trump’s Increase to Import Duties on Goods Coming from Mexico into the United States

Out of This World! Proposed New Regulations on Space and Spacecraft

Presidential Authority to Unilaterally Raise Tariffs

The Ghost of CDSOA Still Haunts Us

From Awareness to Action: A Deep Dive into CTPAT Training

Tariffs, Trade & Trump

Customs Fraud Investigations Expected to Increase Under Trump Tariffs

Jurisdiction and History of Tariff Classification Litigation in the U.S.

Amendments to the MX Customs General Rules for 2024 and to Annexes 1, 2, 5 and 24 (Reglas Generales de Comercio Exterior para 2024)

Navigating Trade Waters: A Deep Dive into the USMCA Joint Review Process and Its Impact on China and Mexico – Part Two: The Mexico-US Trade Landscape and Harris’s Potential Vision

China and Walmart, Please, for the Love of ____, Let’s Observe a Silver Lining Partnership in an Otherwise Dismal Global Landscape

The Reform to the Mexico Judicial System

What’s Going on With Section 321 De Minimis Entries?

Aluminum Extrusions from 13 Countries – Commerce Makes Affirmative Final AD and CVD Determinations

Legal and Other Issues Being Resolved by Port Strike

The Future of Environmental Protection Laws and Trade Agreements

Is Your Company in Compliance with US Immigration Form I-129 EAR / ITAR Certification Requirements?

DDTC is Open to Open General Licenses

Evaluating the Efficacy of Sanctions on Russia

ImpactDAOs: Shaping the Future of Regenerative Organizations

European Countries Beware, Winter Is Coming, with Ice King Putin Leading the Charge

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