At a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) on 11 January, WTO members considered a request from the United States for the establishment of a panel to rule on additional duties levied by Turkey on certain US imports. Read More →
Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Certain Archaeological and Ecclesiastical Ethnological Material From Bulgaria
This document amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to reflect an extension of import restrictions on certain archaeological and ecclesiastical ethnological material from Bulgaria. The restrictions, which were originally imposed by CBP Dec. 14-01, are due to expire on January 14, 2019.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Cartridges for Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and Components Thereof
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain cartridges for electronic nicotine delivery systems and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation. Read More →
https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2018/er1220ll1048.htm
Modifications of Section 301 Action: China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices
AGENCY: Office of the United States Trade Representative.
ACTION: Notice of modification of action.
SUMMARY: In accordance with the direction of the President, the U.S. Trade Representative (Trade Representative) has determined to modify the action being taken in this Section 301 investigation by postponing the date on which the rate of the additional duties will increase to 25 percent for the products of China…Read More →
Shutdown Due to Lapse of Congressional Appropriations
Funding for a portion of the federal government expired on December 21, 2018. The Department is prepared for a lapse in funding that would necessitate a significant reduction in operations and is currently implementing its plan. Read More →
https://www.commerce.gov/news/blog/2018/12/shutdown-due-lapse-congressional-appropriations
