In this video blog, MSK Partner & International Trade Practice Chair Susan Kohn Ross covers the latest developments with the 301 tariffs. Continue reading China Tariffs – List 3 Finalized and Taking Effect
On August 2, 2018, MSK’s Susan Kohn Ross presented via webinar with John Hove (of Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C.) to TAG Alliance Members on the topic of “Talking Tariffs: The Business Advisor’s Guide to Making Sense of Recent Trade Tariffs and How They Impact Clients.” In this webinar the speakers discussed the recent trade tariffs imposed by the United States. The content … Continue reading The Business Advisor’s Guide to Making Sense of Recent Trade Tariffs (TAG Alliances)
In this video blog, MSK Partner & International Trade Practice Chair Susan Kohn Ross covers what’s next with the 301, including the tariff China has imposed on goods imported from the U.S., which product lists are at which stage, what is going on with List 3 in both countries, and other current events. Continue reading China 301 Tariffs – Current Events
USTR Lighthizer yesterday published notice that the 25% tariff on goods appearing on List 2 will become effective on August 23, 2018. For those who wonder if filing comments makes a difference, the answer is yes! In his announcement, USTR Lighthizer made the point the list dropped from 284 to 279 tariff items based on testimony and comments which had been received. None of this, of course, helps those companies which are taking a serious financial hit from these tariffs, but then once the official notice is published in the Federal Register, an exclusion request will be included, and so companies should be gearing up to do two things: Continue reading “China 301 List 2 – Effective August 23, 2018”
Update on the China 301 List 3 Products
On August 1, 2018, USTR Lighthizer issued a press release indicating he was following through with President Trump’s direction and will consider raising the rate of duty from 10% to 25% on those products on the China 301 List 3. A formal notice in the Federal Register is expected soon.
Mr. Lighthizer also announced the written comment period is being extended to September 5, 2018, while the deadline to request to appear at the public hearing is changed to August 13, 2018. The hearing itself is still scheduled for August 20 to 23, 2018.
Then on August 2, there was a new publication which appeared on the USTR website. In it, USTR clarified the August 17, 2018 deadline for comments regarding products on the China 301 List 3 has also been extended to September 5, 2018. Continue reading “U.S. – China Trade War Heats Up Even More!”
By Susan Kohn Ross On August 1, 2018, USTR Lighthizer issued a press release indicating he was following through with President Trump’s direction and will consider raising the rate of duty from 10% to 25% on those products on China 301 List 3. A formal notice in the Federal Register is expected soon. Mr. Lighthizer also announced the written comment period is being extended to September … Continue reading Brief Updates on China 301 List 3
In this video, Su Ross provides the update that the new List 3 is now a reality and further explores what this new List entails. For more information on List 3, visit our blog at http://www.blogmsk.com. Continue reading Talking Trade: China 301 – List 3 is Here
In this video blog, MSK Partner & International Trade Practice Chair Susan Kohn Ross covers what’s new with the 301 & 232 tariffs, including exclusions, the timeline, the 232 process, alternate sourcing, and more. Continue reading Talking Trade: 301 & 232 – What’s New
Late on July 10, 2018, U.S. Trade Representative Lighthizer released a list of the next Chinese-made products targeted for additional duties, this time at a 10% rate and worth about $200 billion. The statement in support of this action can be found here, and the list of affected products here. As before, the list of products is released in Federal Register pre-publication format.
The dates to keep in mind are as follows… Continue reading “China 301: List 3 Now A Reality”
In this video blog, MSK Partner & International Trade Practice Chair Susan Kohn Ross discusses the latest developments surrounding the 232 tariffs on steel & aluminum products, automobiles and auto parts, the 301 trade dispute with China, and reviews best practices. Continue reading Talking Trade: Su Ross Covers 232 & 301
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