June 2023 - Braumiller Law Group

Hot Topics with Brendita

June 20, 2023

Mexico has positioned itself as an attractive destination for foreign investment, offering enhanced security, tax breaks, and infrastructure support making it easier for companies to setup operations. The Mexican government has also streamlined procedures for a more business friendly environment. Many Chinese companies are setting up operations in Mexico to be closer to their U.S. target market. BLG can help Chinese companies with their transition to Mexico.

Deep Thoughts on IMMEX by Bob

June 20, 2023

Is your company manufacturing in China and importing to U.S. and do you need a break from Section 301 tariffs, forced labor regulations, WRO detention, anti-dumping, etc.? If your U.S. market share warrants it, you might consider an IMMEX (Manufacturing, Maquiladora and Export Services Industry) in Mexico that BLG can help with our legal experts.

Recent Update on Forced Labor in Mexico

June 12, 2023

Brenda Cordova, Mexico Attorney, Braumiller Law Group

Mexico has recently published several legal instruments aimed to prevent and investigate forced and compulsory labor, including child forced or compulsory labor (forced labor). This impacts labor standards implemented by employers not just within the Mexican territory, but also from abroad, because starting May 18, 2023, goods produced in any country under forced labor conditions are restricted for importation into Mexico.

Million Dollar Question

June 11, 2023

So your product coming in from China was detained by Customs because of suspected Forced Labor used in manufacturing, and the subsequent million-dollar question: Has your law firm ever successfully attained a release of goods in this case? And the far less than a million-dollar answer is, yes, we have! Importing product into the U.S. from China? It’s not getting any easier and BLG is here to help.

BLG Blue

June 10, 2023

The color blue is associated with peace. It’s the color of a calm sea. It symbolizes inner tranquility, serenity and clarity. The color blue also slows down heart rate and breathing. It’s not coincidental that Braumiller Law Group is wrapped in the color blue. Relax, we’ve got you covered.

USTR Use of Section 301 to Impose Tariffs on China

Another China Competition Bill: The Future of Section 301 Exclusions #2

June 5, 2023

By Adrienne Braumiller, Partner & Founder

The Trade Act of 1974 grants the President broad powers to manage trade relationships with foreign countries. Section 301 of the act allows the President, acting through the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”), to impose retaliatory tariffs on imports from a country if the USTR determines that country’s economic conduct “is unreasonable or discriminatory and burdens or restricts United States commerce.”

Key Legal Developments in 2023 Concerning United States Customs and International Trade

June 5, 2023

By Adrienne Braumiller, Partner & Founder, Harold Jackson, Associate Attorney, and Gavin Anderson, Braumiller Consulting Trade Advisor

Section 301 Tariffs on Chinese goods continues to be at the forefront of international trade relations with China and the United States. As part of the four-year review required under the relevant statute (19 USC § 2417), the United States Trade Representative (USTR) began a two-phase notice-and-comment period in May 2022.

Despite Geopolitical Tension…Can Robust Bilateral Trade Exist? Australia and China, a Good Example Perhaps

June 5, 2023

By Bob Brewer, Braumiller Law Group

It’s a little awkward, but in fact, a reality in this day and age that bilateral trade between two countries who view each other as somewhat adversarial, can co-exist economically. As the world turns, so does global trade, take Australia and China for the shining example.

Legal Framework Governing Foreign Direct Investment from the United States and Canada in Mexico

June 5, 2023

By Brenda Cordova, Braumiller Law Group Mexico Legal Counsel

A large number of companies considering relocating their business abroad have turned their eyes to Mexico, which has become an attractive place for investors to relocate their business, mainly because it is close to the United States and Canada (nearshoring), the labor costs are relatively low, the availability of IMMEX (maquiladora) program, and because there is a preferential treatment to originating goods and foreign investments from the United States and Canada that are protected under the USMCA, among other factors.

Driving You MAD – Customs Issues in Mergers Acquisitions & Divestitures

June 5, 2023

By Bruce Leeds, Senior Counsel, Braumiller Law Group

When one company buys another there are typically two ways the purchased company will be treated: (1) It will be incorporated into the parent company and will no longer exist as a separate entity. (2) It will become a separately incorporated subsidiary of the parent company and retain its IRS number.

Using CBP’s Enforcement Statistics to Assess Forced Labor Risk in the Supply Chain

June 5, 2023

By Jennifer Horvath, Partner and Harold Jackson, Associate Attorney at Braumiller Law Group

The U.S. continues to spearhead enforcement against imported goods that were made using forced labor, and public enforcement statistics can help your company assess risks of forced labor.

Buy American – Treatment of Preferences in the Federal Acquisition Regulations

June 5, 2023

By: James R. Holbein, Of Counsel and Harold Jackson, Associate Attorney, Braumiller Law Group

This article provides an overview of federal procurement laws and how the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) implement some of those commitments in government contracts. The FAR, found under 48 C.F.R. Part 25, comprises the list of rules governing procurement of products and materials by federal agencies for public use.

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

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