Robert DeFrancesco

3 weeks ago | mondaq.com | Timothy Brightbill |Nazak Nikakhtar |Tessa Capeloto |Robert DeFrancesco

WR Wiley Rein More Wiley is a preeminent law firm wired into Washington. We advise Fortune 500 corporations, trade associations, and individuals in all industries on legal matters converging at the intersection of government, business, and technological innovation. Our attorneys and public policy advisors are respected and have nuanced insights into the mindsets of agencies, regulators, and lawmakers.

3 weeks ago | jdsupra.com | Timothy Brightbill |Tessa Capeloto |Robert DeFrancesco

On May 9, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) released an advanced notice soliciting public comments on an investigation into the national security impacts of imported commercial aircraft and jet engines, and parts for commercial aircraft and jet engines. This notice is scheduled for publication in the Federal Register on May 13, with interested parties invited to submit comments by June 3, 2025.

1 month ago | jdsupra.com | Timothy Brightbill |Robert DeFrancesco |Matt Lapin

On April 23, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its initiation of investigations into the national security effects of imports of critical minerals and medium/heavy trucks, parts for such goods, and their derivative products, under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The investigation into critical minerals follows an April 15, 2025 Executive Order directing Commerce to begin an investigation. The investigation notices are scheduled to be published on April 25.

1 month ago | mondaq.com | Alan Price |Nazak Nikakhtar |Maureen Thorson |Robert DeFrancesco

WR Wiley Rein More Wiley is a preeminent law firm wired into Washington. We advise Fortune 500 corporations, trade associations, and individuals in all industries on legal matters converging at the intersection of government, business, and technological innovation. Our attorneys and public policy advisors are respected and have nuanced insights into the mindsets of agencies, regulators, and lawmakers.

1 month ago | jdsupra.com | Robert DeFrancesco |Matt Lapin |Nazak Nikakhtar

On April 17, 2025, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued its final notice of action in its investigation into China’s unfair practices affecting the shipbuilding and maritime logistics sectors. According to the agency’s draft Federal Register notice and accompanying press release, the United States will begin charging fees on Chinese-owned, -operated, and -built vessels arriving in U.S. ports. There will be two phases of action.