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Watchdog Group Asks CBP for WRO on Apple Products

Top News|27 Sep 2021|Ref: 2109270037|by Tim Warren

Imported Apple products should be subject to a withhold release order and blocked at the ports due to possible involvement of forced labor in China, Campaign for Accountability said in Sept. 27 filing. "The seizure of Apple imports credibly tied…Subscribe to Read >>

USTR to Extend Period of COVID-19 Product Exclusions From Section 301 Tariffs

Top News|27 Sep 2021|Ref: 2109270044|by Tim Warren

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative will allow a short-term extension for the exclusions on goods used to treat COVID-19 from Section 301 tariffs on goods from China, it said in a notice posted on the agency's website. The…Subscribe to Read >>

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Today’s Featured Article

Reversal of Forced Labor Finding Followed Several Actions From Top Glove

Top News|10 Sep 2021|Ref: 2109100045|by Tim Warren

The CBP modification of its forced labor finding on Top Glove imports from Malaysia followed several actions by the company to remedy forced labor indicators, the agency said Sept. 10. “CBP modified a Finding after thoroughly reviewing evidence that Top…Read More >>

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Sandler Travis Adds Senior DOJ Trial Lawyer to Head International Trade Litigation Practice

Jason Kenner, a 14-year Department of Justice trial attorney, joined Sandler Travis to head the firm's litigation practice, the firm announced Sept. 27. At DOJ, Kenner most recently was senior trial counsel handling federal trial and appellate international trade litigation. He worked in DOJ's Civil Division, International Trade Field Office and the Trade Fraud Task Force, where he was responsible for formulating and implementing litigation strategies while representing CBP, the Commerce Department and other trade-related agencies, Sandler Travis said.

Two Deputy USTRs Confirmed

Jayme White, the longtime Democratic trade adviser for the Senate Finance Committee, was approved on a 80-18 vote to be the new deputy U.S. trade representative for the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East, labor and environment. "His intellect and understanding of the key issues are second-to-none, but he also asks the thoughtful questions about how the policies we develop in Washington will affect workers across the country," USTR Katherine Tai said as she hailed the Senate vote the evening of Sept. 22.

Sarah Bianchi, who once served as director of policy for Vice President Joe Biden, was approved Sept. 23 on a 85-11 vote to be the new deputy USTR for Asia, Africa, investment, services, textiles and industrial competitiveness. Tai called her "a seasoned policy expert with experience on Capitol Hill, in the White House, and in the private sector,"

Former CBP Official Brenda Smith Joins Expeditors

Former CBP Executive Assistant Commissioner for Trade Brenda Smith recently joined Expeditors as global director of government outreach, according to her LinkedIn profile.

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