The Commerce Department launched an investigation on Sept. 2 on the import of industrial machinery and robotics, and whether domestic producers should be protected in order to improve U.S. national security.
The Commerce Department revealed it started an investigation three weeks ago on the import of and supply chains for personal protective equipment, medical consumables, medical equipment and medical devices.
Tariff cuts for automobiles and auto parts take retroactive effect Aug. 1, said the Commerce Department and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative in a notice implementing that and other parts of the recent U.S.-EU trade deal.
Tariff cuts for automobiles and auto parts will take effect Aug. 1, said the Commerce Department in a notice implementing that and other parts of the recent U.S.-EU trade deal.
George Bogden, formerly executive director of CBP’s Office of Trade Relations, is joining government relations firm Continental Strategy as senior counsel for trade and tariff matters, the firm said in a press release.
President Donald Trump said that he'll meet Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva next week after defending his tariffs on Brazil at the United Nations General Assembly.
CBP issued the following releases on commercial trade and related matters:
In the Sept. 17 Customs Bulletin (Vol. 59, No. 38), CBP published proposals to modify and revoke ruling letters concerning the country of origin for an e-scooter and tariff classifications of shrimp spring rolls and breaded shrimp.
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National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America leadership raised concerns about the Section 232 tariff inclusion process and plans for an external revenue service in recent meetings on Capitol Hill and with agency officials, NCBFAA customs counsel Lenny Feldman said in an interview.