Mara Lee

Maryland, Washington, D.C.

Congressional Reporter at International Trade Today

Senior Editor at Warren Communications News, Inc.

Congressional reporter for International Trade Today. Formerly at Hartford Courant, Dayton Daily News. Mara Lee rhymes with Sara Lee.

Articles

Professor: Tariffs May Be Halted While Appeal Continues

6 days ago | internationaltradetoday.com | Mara Lee

She said we may know whether the stay will be longer term "even before the end of June."Hillman was speaking on a webinar June 2 hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations, where she is a senior fellow. "I think that’s a really close call," she said, whether the government has to stop collecting tariffs as the appeals process continues. "I think the better of the arguments is the Trump administration is not irreparably harmed if the duties are not collected," she said.
Trump Says China Violating Trade Agreement

1 week ago | internationaltradetoday.com | Mara Lee

Trump said before the dial-back, "We went, in effect, COLD TURKEY with China, and it was devastating for them." He added, "I made a FAST DEAL with China in order to save them from what I thought was going to be a very bad situation, and I didn’t want to see that happen. Because of this deal, everything quickly stabilized and China got back to business as usual.
More Tariffs May Follow If CIT IEEPA Ruling Is Upheld on Appeal

1 week ago | internationaltradetoday.com | Mara Lee

For now, nothing changes on the ground for importers. They don't have to do anything to preserve rights to refunds if the Court of International Trade ruling is upheld. If the legal process goes beyond liquidation, 314 days after entry, then importers would have to file protests for refunds.
Semiconductor Tariffs Panned; Compliance Burden High for Derivatives, Commenters Say

1 week ago | internationaltradetoday.com | Mara Lee

If your job depends on informed compliance, you need International Trade Today. Delivered every business day and available any time online, only International Trade Today helps you stay current on the increasingly complex international trade regulatory environment. All the comments from major semiconductor manufacturing companies and technology trade groups oppose tariffs on imported semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, inputs used to make chips, and products containing chips.
Trump Says Phone Tariff Will Come at End of June; Reiterates EU 50% Threat

2 weeks ago | internationaltradetoday.com | Mara Lee

He was asked by a reporter why he would place a tariff on phones sold by an American company, but not others, and he clarified that a 25% tariff would apply to Samsung and other exporters. "Otherwise it wouldn't be fair," he said.
Senators Traveling to Ottawa Have Little Power to Change Tariffs

2 weeks ago | internationaltradetoday.com | Mara Lee

At the Capitol, Kaine said, "I'm doing everything I can to restore sanity [to the trade relationship], which they're aware of."He added, "We need to demonstrate to them that the American public is still very pro-Canada." He said he also wants Canadians to know that Congress wants a free-trade relationship with Canada. Cramer, in a separate hallway interview at the Capitol, said that in terms of trade with Canada, "We're for it.
Section 232 Inclusion Requests Cover Tens of Billions in Imports

2 weeks ago | internationaltradetoday.com | Mara Lee

Some companies used to be able to import the aluminum or steel material they use to manufacture their goods tariff-free, and now are paying 25%, so they have become uncompetitive. Some say the 25% steel tariffs didn't result in the level of capacity utilization and profitability that was promised. And one company asked that an item already covered in Section 232's main action be reclassified as a derivative, because the Canadian import is made with U.S. steel.
Comments Criticize 100% Ship-to-Shore Crane Tariff

2 weeks ago | internationaltradetoday.com | Mara Lee

"We again respectfully remind the Federal Government that there are currently no American producers of STS cranes, and outside of China, there are only three companies that make STS cranes available for international purchase. One is in Asia (Mitsui), and two are in Europe (Konecranes and Liebherr). Mitsui, Konecranes, and Liebherr do not have the production capacity to replace ZMPC’s market share.
USTR: USMCA 'Landmark Agreement'; Review Must Prevent Free Riding

2 weeks ago | internationaltradetoday.com | Mara Lee

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., said manufacturers should be able to import inputs from allies without paying tariffs. Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., homed in on products that "simply aren’t made in the U.S."Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., noted that small companies were able to get relief last time, and asked, "Are there particular categories of exemptions -- such as infant formula –- that you would consider providing as a matter of course?"Senators from both parties asked about the criteria for granting relief.
Senior Senator From Washington State Blasts Section 232 Aerospace Investigation

3 weeks ago | internationaltradetoday.com | Mara Lee

Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., is a longtime free-trade advocate, and she is befuddled by the administration's concern that foreign unfair trade practices and state-sponsored overproduction are artificially suppressing the prices of commercial aircraft, aircraft parts and jet engines and their parts.