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On January 18, 2023, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, collectively known as (“Petitioners”), filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping duties on imports of Certain Tin Mill Products from Canada, China, Germany, Netherlands, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey and the United...

On August 2, 2022, the Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) announced in the Federal Register the opportunity to request an annual administrative review for products that are currently subject to antidumping and countervailing duties. The products and countries that have been listed in the Federal Register notice are the following: AD Canada: Utility Scale Wind Towers Germany Seamless Line and...

Last week a decision was released in a dispute between the US and Canada related to Canada’s dairy tariff-rate quotas (TRQ) under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The dispute settlement panel found that certain Canadian restrictions on use of the TRQs are in violations of its obligations under the free trade agreement. Specifically, the Panel...

On August 2, 2021, the Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) announced in the Federal Register the opportunity to request an annual administrative review for products that are currently subject to antidumping and countervailing duties. The products and countries that have been listed in the Federal Register notice are the following: AD Canada: Utility Scale Wind Towers...

On March 4, 2021, the U.S. Department of Commerce published a notice initiating new administrative reviews for antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders with January anniversary dates. Listed below are the countries and products named in the notice: Canada: Softwood Lumber (A-122-857/C-122-858) India: Polyester Textured Yarn (A-533-885/C-533-886) Thailand: Prestressed Concrete...

In Husch Blackwell’s December 2020 Trade Law Newsletter, you’ll learn about the following updates in international trade and supply chain law: USTR announced the first USMCA enforcement action to address Canada’s tariff-rate quotas for dairy products The USITC began monitoring imports of strawberries and bell peppers at USTR’s request The United Kingdom and European Union agreed...

United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) announced the very first enforcement action under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (“USMCA”) to address Canada’s tariff-rate quotas (“TRQs”) on imported dairy products, which the USTR alleges are in violation of various USMCA Articles to the detriment of U.S. dairy producers. USTR’s announcement follows complaints from U.S. dairy farmers and...

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced the rescission of Section 232 tariffs on Canadian aluminum, retroactive to September 1, 2020.  The 10% tariff on non-alloyed, unwrought aluminum under subheading 7601.10 from Canada was announced on August 6, 2020 and went into effect on August 16, 2020.  Following the USTR’s announcement of the...

On August 7, 2020, Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced that Canada will be imposing retaliatory tariffs on $2.7 billion worth of U.S. imports in response to President Trump’s decision to re-implement a 10% ad valorem tariff on non-alloyed unwrought aluminum from Canada (HTS subheading 7601.10). During a news conference Freeland stated, “We will...

On August 6, 2020, the White House issued a proclamation stating that the U.S. would re-impose 10% tariffs on imports of non-alloyed unwrought aluminum under subheading 7601.10 from Canada starting August 16, 2020. The subject products make up the majority of U.S. aluminum imports from Canada. President Donald Trump explained that the re-imposition of tariffs was...

In Husch Blackwell’s March 2020 Trade Law Newsletter, you’ll learn about the following updates in international trade and supply chain law: CBP Changes Course: No Longer Accepting Requests to Defer Duty Payments CBP Announces that Importers of Garlic and Pipe Fittings are Evading AD and CVD Duties Court of International Trade Assigns 3-Judge Panel to Section...

On July 9, 2019, Petitioner Wind Tower Trade Coalition filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on imports of Utility Scale Wind Towers from Canada, Indonesia, Korea, and Vietnam. SCOPE OF THE INVESTIGATION The merchandise covered by these petitions consists of certain wind towers, whether or not tapered, and sections thereof....

On May 17, 2019, after numerous rounds of negotiations, the United States, Canada, and Mexico issued formal statements on lifting duties on Section 232 steel and aluminum products. While Canada and the U.S. explicitly stated that their respective tariffs would be lifted within the next two days, Mexico has yet to announce how quickly their...

Canadian Grocer discussed lab-grown meat opportunities in Canada. CNBC reported on status of California soda tax bill. Phys.org discussed ongoing research to extend shelf life of vegetables. Time reported on a study analyzing the environmental impact of meal kits. The Minneapolis Star Tribune discussed the Minnesota hemp industry.  

As almost 40 states have legalized medicinal and recreational use of cannabis, there is much to learn as the trend toward full legalization continues. Husch Blackwell’s Steve Levine will participate in a webinar on April 18, 2019 hosted by the International Economic Development Council that will explore the current regulatory environment in both U.S. and...

On March 27, 2019, Petitioners Cooper Natural Resources, Inc., Elementis Global LLC, and Searles Valley Minerals filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping duties on imports of Sodium Sulfate Anhydrous from Canada. SCOPE OF THE INVESTIGATION The scope of this investigation covers sodium sulfate (Na2SO4) (CAS Number 7757-82-6) that is anhydrous (i.e., containing no...

Marijuana Business Daily discussed the confusion between hemp and marijuana. The North Bay Business Journal reported on efforts to make cannabis beverages. Forbes discussed a New York City CBD crackdown. CBC discussed reusable packaging use for big retailers in Canada. Produce News discussed a new Hy-Vee pilot program targeting food waste.

On February 4, 2019, Petitioner American Institute of Steel Construction, LLC filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on imports of Certain Fabricated Structural Steel from Canada, Mexico, and China. SCOPE OF THE INVESTIGATION The merchandise covered by this investigation includes carbon and alloy (including stainless) steel products such as angles,...

“U.S.-listed shares of Canada-based Canopy Growth Corp. soared almost 30% Wednesday, after liquor seller Constellation Brands Inc. said it will invest another CAD $5 billion, or about $4 billion, in the diversified cannabis company.” What does this mean? Investment continues to be poured into Canadian marijuana companies listed on US stock exchanges (See Tilray listing...

As a result of the Steel and Aluminum tariffs announced by President Trump in March 2018, and amended with proclamations issued on May 1, 2018, and June 1, 2018, several trading partners have decided that reciprocal and retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products are appropriate.  To date, the following countries have decided to retaliate – Canada,...

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross announced on Thursday, May 31st that a 25 percent tariff on steel and a 10 percent tariff on aluminum will go into effect at midnight on May 31 on imports from Canada, Mexico, and the European Union. Those countries had previously been granted temporary exemptions from the initial tariffs announced in...

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross announced on Thursday, May 31st that a 25 percent tariff on steel and a 10 percent tariff on aluminum will go into effect at midnight on May 31 on imports from Canada, Mexico, and the European Union. Those countries had previously been granted temporary exemptions from the initial tariffs announced in...

Country Exemptions On March 22, 2018, the President issued new Proclamations temporarily exempting imports from certain countries from the steel and aluminum tariffs that were announced in Proclamations 9704 and 9705 of March 8, 2018. The President had previously exempted imports from Canada and Mexico and the new Proclamations add exemptions for imports from Argentina,...

The recent announcement that the White House will impose tariffs of 25 percent on steel imports and 10 percent on aluminum imports from all countries except Canada and Mexico has created significant uncertainty and concern for foreign exporters and U.S. importers. Our attorneys answer some of your FAQs. (Read our previous alert about President Trump’s...

Canada’s attempt to finalize its marijuana legislation making it the second country to legalize adult use marijuana (after Uruguay) hit a snag when Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor conceded yesterday it won’t be done in July 2018.  New timetables based on legislative necessity target August or September of 2018.  As a result, many of the...

On January 17, 2018, the American Line Pipe Producers Association filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on imports of Large Diameter Welded Pipe from Canada, Greece, India, the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of Korea, and the Republic of Turkey. SCOPE OF THE INVESTIGATION The merchandise covered by this...

On January 17, 2018, the American Line Pipe Producers Association filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on imports of Large Diameter Welded Pipe from Canada, Greece, India, the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of Korea, and the Republic of Turkey. SCOPE OF THE INVESTIGATION The merchandise covered by this...

CBC News discussed a national plan in Canada to reduce antibiotic use in farm animals. Food Safety News discussed a report on FDA food recalls. Agriculture.com discussed a CBO report on ways to reduce the cost of crop insurance. USAgNet reported on the use of sorghum to produce ethanol. Marijuana Business Daily reported on water...

On Wednesday, August 16, Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. began the opening round of renegotiations to NAFTA in Washington, D.C. The opening round lasted through Sunday and was largely closed-door; however, the U.S. put forth its objectives for the negotiations last month. The three top negotiators, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia...

On August 9, 2017, North Pacific Paper Company filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping duties and countervailing duties on imports of Certain Uncoated Groundwood Paper from Canada. SCOPE OF THE INVESTIGATION The merchandise covered by this petition includes certain paper that has not been coated on either side and with 50 percent or...