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2 weeks ago | 
jdsupra.com | Sally Alghazali |Kelsey Christensen |Aristeo Lopez
The PetitionThe Rebar Trade Action Coalition (“RTAC” or “Petitioner”) filed new petitions against imports of steel concrete reinforcing bar (“rebar”) from Algeria, Bulgaria, Egypt, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The antidumping (“AD”) petitions allege that the imports from these countries are sold at less than fair value. The countervailing duty (“CVD”) petitions allege that the imports from Algeria, Egypt, and Vietnam are unfairly subsidized by their respective governments.
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3 weeks ago | 
jdsupra.com | Sally Alghazali |Kelsey Christensen |Aristeo Lopez
On June 3, President Trump issued a proclamation doubling tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum articles and derivative steel and aluminum articles from 25% to 50%, effective at 12:01 a.m. EDT on June 4. This action, taken under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, among other legal authorities, aims to address national security concerns by limiting imports in critical industries.
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4 weeks ago | 
jdsupra.com | Sally Alghazali |Kelsey Christensen |Aristeo Lopez
On May 28, a U.S. federal trade court issued a decision with a monumental impact on global economies.
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4 weeks ago | 
mondaq.com | Mark Ludwikowski |R. Kevin Williams |Kelsey Christensen |Sally Alghazali
The Lysine Fair Trade Coalition and its individual members("Petitioners") filed a new petition with the U.S.Department of Commerce ("DOC") and the U.S. InternationalTrade Commission ("ITC") seeking the imposition ofantidumping ("AD") and countervailing duties("CVD") on imports of L-lysine from the People'sRepublic of China. Petitioners allege that these imports are beingdumped in the U.S. market and are also benefiting from unfairgovernment subsidies.
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1 month ago | 
jdsupra.com | Sally Alghazali |Kelsey Christensen |Aristeo Lopez
May 29, 2025
Sally Alghazali, Kelsey Christensen, Aristeo Lopez, Mark Ludwikowski, R.
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1 month ago | 
jdsupra.com | Sally Alghazali |Kelsey Christensen |Aristeo Lopez
The PetitionThe Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood (“Coalition” or “Petitioner”) filed new petitions against imports of hardwood and decorative plywood from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The antidumping (“AD”) petitions allege that the imports from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam are sold at less than fair value. The countervailing duty (“CVD”) petitions allege that the imports from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam are unfairly subsidized by their respective governments.
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1 month ago | 
jdsupra.com | Sally Alghazali |Kelsey Christensen |Aristeo Lopez
OverviewRecent executive orders (EOs) by the Trump administration have introduced changes that may significantly impact businesses utilizing foreign trade zones (FTZs). These changes relate to the imposition of reciprocal tariffs on goods processed within FTZs as part of broader efforts to address trade imbalances and enhance domestic production. Key PointsIt is well known that President Trump has expressed support for the book “Death by China,” written by his trade adviser Peter Navarro.
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Feb 13, 2025 | 
jdsupra.com | Sally Alghazali |Kelsey Christensen |Aristeo Lopez
President Trump plans to announce reciprocal tariffs on many countries. So, what is a reciprocal tariff? First, let’s examine tariffs in general. A tariff is a tax imposed by one country on imports of goods or merchandise from another country. In the United States, tariffs (also known as duties or levies) are paid by the importer of record. This means that a U.S. company importing goods from abroad will pay tariffs, which are a type of tax when its purchased goods enter the United States.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
jdsupra.com | Sally Alghazali |Mark Ludwikowski |R. Kevin Williams
Just as the year started, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) announced the addition of 37 companies to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”) Entity List, bringing the total number of entities on the list to 144. This marks the largest single addition to the Entity List since the enactment of the UFLPA.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
reuters.com | Mark Ludwikowski |R. Kevin Williams |Sally Alghazali
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) gala at Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., November 14, 2024. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo November 19, 2024 - International trade once again faces an uncertain landscape with another term of President-Elect Donald Trump as he prepares to become the United States' 47th president with a Republican-controlled Congress.
