The CTPAT portal has been a work in progress for a number of years with the latest portal update (3.0) launched at the end of 2023. Let’s take a few minutes to explore a few strategies for best outcomes while avoiding common challenges and the SCSS response request for “more information”.
By: Adrienne Braumiller, Founder of Braumiller Law Group
Recently, President Biden signed a foreign military support bill (H.R. 815) into law, which also encompassed the 21st Century Peace Through Strength Act (the Act), a legislative proposal introduced in the House containing various U.S. sanctions-related measures. These sanctions measures extended the statute of limitations (“SOL”) from five to ten years for civil and criminal violations of sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”).
By Bob Brewer, Braumiller Law Group
The new world order apparently has some merit as more than 30 nations have reportedly submitted applications to join the BRICS alliance wanting to reduce reliance on the US dollar. This wave of applications is a testament to the trust in the BRICS alliance as a viable option to a traditional economic structure. The BRICS alliance has broad shoulders and is representative of considerable economic growth.
By: Robert Stein, Braumiller Consulting Group
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” – George Santayana. As an example of this I present to you the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930. If you are not familiar with this, it is worth taking a moment to research. The parallels to the current situation with trade and increasing tariffs are uncanny and likely to continue, regardless of who is elected President later this year.
By: James R. Holbein, Of Counsel and Brandon French, Senior Associate Attorney
On May 14, 2024, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released its Final Report relating to the four-year review of actions taken in the Section 301 investigation. Within the Report, the USTR confirmed that it intends to take actions to raise tariffs on specific products as a result of the comprehensive review.
By Bruce Leeds, Senior Counsel, Braumiller Law Group
Canada has long enjoyed International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) license exemptions and minimal controls for items subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). What about some of our other friends, such as Australia and United Kingdom? There are ITAR license exemptions for these countries in Parts 126.16 and 126.17 of the ITAR.
By: Brandon French, Senior Associate, Braumiller Law Group
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) recently released a list of Section 301 exclusions that would be extended through May 31, 2025. Within the Notice, the USTR explained that extending these exclusions will support efforts to shift sourcing out of China, or provide additional time where, despite efforts to source products from alternative sources, availability of the product outside of China remains limited.
By: Kerry Wang, Senior Associate, Braumiller Law Group
China’s foreign direct investment (FDI) in Mexico has seen substantial growth in recent years, reflecting a strategic alignment with global economic shifts and regional trade dynamics. This trend positions China as one of the fastest-growing sources of foreign investment in Mexico, with the majority of investments flowing into the manufacturing sector.
By: James R. Holbein, Of Counsel and Justin Holbein
Digital assets, including blockchain and cryptocurrency protocols and companies, have been in a defensive posture for much of 2022, 2023 and 2024. The collapse of crypto exchange FTX and numerous enforcement actions taken by the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have forced the sector to retrench and upgrade their abilities to meet the higher standards of securities laws.
By: Victoria Holmes, Braumiller Law Group
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a driving force behind global economic growth and development, acting as a lifeline of funding for nations around the world. Imagine a company from one corner of the globe setting up shop or acquiring a business in another – that’s FDI in action.
作者： 王烨， 资深律师， Braumiller 律师事务所
中国在墨西哥的外国直接投资 (FDI) 近年来显着增长，这反映了中国与全球经济格局转变和区域贸易动态的战略性协调。这一趋势使中国成为墨西哥增长最快的外国投资来源国之一，其中大部分投资流向制造业。
Braumiller Law Group Attorneys and Braumiller Consulting Group Trade Advisors
We have written international trade related articles (every other month) that have consistently trended each year in the top 20 in North America under the heading of Trade & Investment
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
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
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,
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
By Bruce Leeds, Senior Counsel, Braumiller Law Group
Not only are shipments under $800 exempt from duty but they are also exempt from Section 301 duties on
By Paul Fudacz, Partner, Braumiller Law Group
On September 27, 2024, Commerce announced its affirmative final determination in the ongoing AD / CVD aluminum extrusions investigation. On the same
By: James R. Holbein, Of Counsel
The union and management teams reached a settlement agreement that was announced on October 4, 2024 to end the port strike.
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
The CTPAT portal has been a work in progress for a number of years with the latest portal update (3.0) launched at the end of 2023. Let’s take a few minutes to explore a few strategies for best outcomes while avoiding common challenges and the SCSS response request for “more information”.
By: Adrienne Braumiller, Founder of Braumiller Law Group
Recently, President Biden signed a foreign military support bill (H.R. 815) into law, which also encompassed the 21st Century Peace Through Strength Act (the Act), a legislative proposal introduced in the House containing various U.S. sanctions-related measures. These sanctions measures extended the statute of limitations (“SOL”) from five to ten years for civil and criminal violations of sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”).
By Bob Brewer, Braumiller Law Group
The new world order apparently has some merit as more than 30 nations have reportedly submitted applications to join the BRICS alliance wanting to reduce reliance on the US dollar. This wave of applications is a testament to the trust in the BRICS alliance as a viable option to a traditional economic structure. The BRICS alliance has broad shoulders and is representative of considerable economic growth.
By: Robert Stein, Braumiller Consulting Group
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” – George Santayana. As an example of this I present to you the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930. If you are not familiar with this, it is worth taking a moment to research. The parallels to the current situation with trade and increasing tariffs are uncanny and likely to continue, regardless of who is elected President later this year.
By: James R. Holbein, Of Counsel and Brandon French, Senior Associate Attorney
On May 14, 2024, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released its Final Report relating to the four-year review of actions taken in the Section 301 investigation. Within the Report, the USTR confirmed that it intends to take actions to raise tariffs on specific products as a result of the comprehensive review.
By Bruce Leeds, Senior Counsel, Braumiller Law Group
Canada has long enjoyed International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) license exemptions and minimal controls for items subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). What about some of our other friends, such as Australia and United Kingdom? There are ITAR license exemptions for these countries in Parts 126.16 and 126.17 of the ITAR.
By: Brandon French, Senior Associate, Braumiller Law Group
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) recently released a list of Section 301 exclusions that would be extended through May 31, 2025. Within the Notice, the USTR explained that extending these exclusions will support efforts to shift sourcing out of China, or provide additional time where, despite efforts to source products from alternative sources, availability of the product outside of China remains limited.
By: Kerry Wang, Senior Associate, Braumiller Law Group
China’s foreign direct investment (FDI) in Mexico has seen substantial growth in recent years, reflecting a strategic alignment with global economic shifts and regional trade dynamics. This trend positions China as one of the fastest-growing sources of foreign investment in Mexico, with the majority of investments flowing into the manufacturing sector.
By: James R. Holbein, Of Counsel and Justin Holbein
Digital assets, including blockchain and cryptocurrency protocols and companies, have been in a defensive posture for much of 2022, 2023 and 2024. The collapse of crypto exchange FTX and numerous enforcement actions taken by the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have forced the sector to retrench and upgrade their abilities to meet the higher standards of securities laws.
By: Victoria Holmes, Braumiller Law Group
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a driving force behind global economic growth and development, acting as a lifeline of funding for nations around the world. Imagine a company from one corner of the globe setting up shop or acquiring a business in another – that’s FDI in action.
作者： 王烨， 资深律师， Braumiller 律师事务所
中国在墨西哥的外国直接投资 (FDI) 近年来显着增长，这反映了中国与全球经济格局转变和区域贸易动态的战略性协调。这一趋势使中国成为墨西哥增长最快的外国投资来源国之一，其中大部分投资流向制造业。
Braumiller Law Group Attorneys and Braumiller Consulting Group Trade Advisors
We have written international trade related articles (every other month) that have consistently trended each year in the top 20 in North America under the heading of Trade & Investment
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