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Publications
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08.16.2023A New National Security Frontier: Executive Order and Coming Regulations Restricting US Technology Investments in ChinaUpdatesPresident Biden issued a long-awaited executive order, “Addressing United States Investments in Certain National Security Technologies and Products in Countries of Concern” (the Executive Order or E.O.) on August 9, 2023, highlighting the risks these technologies and products pose to U.S. national security and marking the latest round in the ever-increasing competition between the United States and China.
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11.03.2022US Outlines Increased Sanctions on Foreign Parties Continuing To Transact With Russia Sanctions TargetsUpdatesThe U.S. government issued guidance on October 14, 2022, emphasizing that the United States is “prepared to use its broad targeting authorities against non-U.S. persons” who continue to trade with Russia sanctions targets, particularly with private sector companies that support the Russian military.
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08.12.2020President Trump Issues Executive Orders Prohibiting Transactions With the Makers of TikTok and WeChatUpdatesPresident Donald Trump signed two executive orders (the EOs) on August 6, 2020, an Executive Order on Addressing the Threat Posed by TikTok (TikTok EO) and an Executive Order on Addressing the Threat Posed by WeChat (WeChat EO).
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07.20.2020Hong Kong Autonomy Act Signals Significant Shift in US-Hong Kong RelationsUpdatesThe U.S. government on July 14, 2020, took two significant steps to address the evolving situation in Hong Kong.
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07.26.2018The Rapidly Escalating Global Trade War: A Snapshot of New Trade BarriersUpdatesDriven by a newly aggressive “America First” trade policy under the Trump administration, global trade barriers are increasing rapidly, with proposals for new tariffs and non-tariff barriers issued by U.S. and foreign governments on a near-daily basis.
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2018The Year in Review Volume 52Lawyer Publications
ABA Section of International Law
American Bar Association
International Legal Developments Year in Review: 2017
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05.09.2018Sanctions Update: Rewind Your Iran Compliance Policy to January 2016UpdatesThe United States will reimpose sanctions against Iran to implement President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a multilateral agreement under which Iran agreed to curb development of certain nuclear capabilities in exchange for the United States lifting specified sanctions.
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03.29.2018Imports and Investment From China to Face New BarriersUpdatesPresident Donald Trump’s recent decision to impose a wide range of restrictive new measures against China, in response to China’s practices involving U.S. intellectual property and technology, creates new risks, barriers—and in certain cases, opportunities—for U.S. industries that depend on China as an important market, production center and trading partner.
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12.08.2017ITC Continues Duties on Imports of Softwood Lumber From CanadaUpdatesSignificant antidumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVDs) on imports of softwood lumber from Canada will continue following the U.S. International Trade Commission final affirmative injury determination made yesterday.
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08.29.2017Will NAFTA Renegotiation Bring Joy to Retailers?UpdatesRetailers are looking ahead to the holiday season, but many are also watching the NAFTA renegotiation, which is ambitiously (and improbably) slated to conclude around the holiday season.
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07.31.2017NAFTA Renegotiations: What’s at Stake for Retailers?Articles
Chain Store Age
In May, United States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer began the formal process for renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which establishes the rules of trade among Canada, Mexico and the United States. The retail sector has urged USTR to preserve NAFTA’s basic structure, while advocating changes that could help retailers begin sourcing more items from NAFTA countries rather than Asia. -
06.09.2017Court Opinion on Liability for Re-Exports to Iran Spurs Practical Guidance for U.S. ExportersUpdatesA recent federal appeals court decision addresses a familiar issue for many companies: When can a U.S. exporter be liable for a product that is re-exported to a sanctioned country, such as Iran?
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05.25.2017NAFTA Renegotiation Faces a Lengthy, Uncertain FutureUpdatesOn May 18, 2017, United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer notified Congress that he is seeking to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
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01.2017Perkins Coie Attorneys Article - Key Trade Appointees and President Trump’s Approach to International Trade Policy, Published in EuromoneyArticlesPerkins Coie attorneys authored the article in Euromoney, Ed. 10, International Trade and Shipping Guide 2017, "Key trade appointees and President Trump’s approach to international trade policy."
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01.20.2017Key Trade Appointees and President Trump’s Approach to International Trade PolicyUpdatesPresident Trump has now appointed the senior members of his administration (some of whom remain subject to U.S. Senate confirmation) who will help him develop, coordinate and enforce U.S. trade policy.
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11.29.2016U.S. Lumber Producers Target Softwood Lumber Imports from Canada; Bilateral Negotiations ReinvigoratedUpdatesFollowing a recent breakdown of bilateral negotiations, a group of U.S. companies calling itself COALITION (Committee Overseeing Action for Lumber International Trade or Negotiations) filed antidumping and countervailing duty petitions with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the ITC.
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11.22.2016What Does the Promised Trade War Mean for Companies?UpdatesPresident-elect Donald Trump has promised action that could drastically change the rules for U.S. importers and exporters, foreign shippers to the United States and service providers.
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08.30.2016New Import Regulations Signal Increased Enforcement Against Duty EvasionUpdatesU.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued new interim regulations to remedy and penalize evasion of antidumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD) orders.
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03.03.2016New Law Increases Scrutiny for Importing Goods Made with Forced LaborUpdatesThe federal government took another step in the fight against human trafficking and forced labor. President Obama signed into law on February 24, 2016, the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (TFTEA).
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02.12.2016New U.S. Trade Law Exposes Importers to Duty Evasion Allegations and Targets Currency Manipulation, Among Other ChangesUpdatesThis week Congress amended U.S. customs law to create new risks and opportunities for companies importing goods into the United States.
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01.22.2016United States Lifts Certain Sanctions Against Iran, With Limited Impact on U.S. CompaniesUpdatesThe United States suspended certain “secondary sanctions” against Iran that apply to non-U.S. companies for transactions that take place outside of the United States and do not involve U.S. persons on “Implementation Day,” January 16, 2016, under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
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11.05.2015Trans-Pacific Partnership Publicly Released, Approval is Next HurdleUpdatesOne month after announcing the conclusion of negotiations, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) today released the full text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement (TPP).
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10.08.2015Trans-Pacific Partnership May Have Far-Reaching Consequences for U.S. IndustryUpdatesThis week, the 12 Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) member countries decided the final terms of what they report is a far-reaching agreement (Agreement or TPP Agreement).
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07.21.2015Iran Agreement Limits U.S. Sanctions Relief, Primarily to Non-U.S. EntitiesUpdatesIran has reached an agreement with the international community that would require Iran to restrict aspects of its nuclear program in return for the eventual lifting of certain U.S. and international sanctions against it. The agreement is called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
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07.01.2015Trade Laws Promise New Opportunities for U.S. BusinessesUpdatesPresident Obama signed Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) into law this week. TPA permits the Obama administration to submit free trade agreements (FTAs) to Congress for a simple yes-or-no vote, without amendment.
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12.18.2014U.S. Embargo Against Cuba: Historic Changes AheadUpdatesOn December 17, 2014, President Barack Obama announced sweeping changes in the diplomatic and trade relationships between the United States and Cuba. These changes, outlined below, will require time to implement; certain aspects will require Congressional approval.
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11.17.2014U.S.-China ITA Breakthrough May Reduce Tariffs on High-Tech ProductsUpdatesOn November 10, United States Trade Representative Michael Froman announced a major breakthrough in negotiations with China to eliminate tariffs on information technology products by expanding the scope of the International Technology Agreement (ITA).
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03.28.2014Turmoil in Ukraine (Part II): U.S. Halts Export Licenses for Dual-Use and Defense Items to Russia; Congress Acts to Codify and Expand Russia SanctionsUpdatesU.S. government agencies announced this week that they have suspended issuing export licenses to companies sending or releasing sensitive goods, services and technology to Russia.
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03.21.2014Turmoil in Ukraine: Actions Your Company Can Take Now as Sanctions Against Russia EscalateUpdatesEvents are rapidly evolving with respect to Russia’s recent military incursion into, and subsequent annexation of, Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula. The Obama Administration considers Russia’s acts to be clear violations of international law and believes Russia should incur significant costs for threatening the peace, stability and security of Ukraine and the region. To that end, the United States and other nations have implemented sanctions against Russia.
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01.07.2014U.S. Industry Files New Allegations Against Solar Products From China and TaiwanUpdatesOn December 31, 2013, SolarWorld Industries America (SolarWorld), a U.S. manufacturer of solar panels, petitioned the Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the International Trade Commission (ITC) for additional tariffs on imports of solar products from China and Taiwan that SolarWorld alleges are dumped (sold at less than fair value) and/or on Chinese products that benefit from Chinese government subsidies.
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09.09.2011BIS Requests Comments on Foreign Policy-Based ControlsUpdatesThe U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a request for public comments on the effect of extending foreign-policy based export controls for another year. Such controls require annual extension, including a review by BIS, a request for public comments, and a related report to Congress.
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08.18.2011New Export License Exception "STA" Now AvailableUpdatesThe U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security has published its Final Rule on the much anticipated license exception Strategic Trade Authorization 76 Federal Register 35276. This new license exception is the next significant step in the Obama Administration's Export Reform Initiative, intended to facilitate exports between the United States and its close partners and allies by easing the license burden on exports of numerous items.
Presentations
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04.25.2018Made in China 2025: Implications for U.S. LawSeminarsShenzhenA presentation with Perkins Coie LLP and the Zhonglun W&D Law Firm on key legal issues faced by companies doing business in the U.S. We shared practical insights based on our deep experience and understanding of the complex legal and business issues facing Asia-based companies doing business abroad.
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04.23.2018Made in China 2025: Implications for U.S. Law and Chinese LawSeminarsBeijing, ChinaA presentation with Perkins Coie LLP, Zhonglun W&D Law Firm and China Chamber of International Commerce on key legal issues faced by companies doing business in the U.S. We shared practical insights based on our deep experience and understanding of the complex legal and business issues facing Asia-based companies doing business abroad.
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11.08.2017 | 2017 年 11 月 8 日Sino - U.S. Trade & Investment: New Regulations, Policies and Practices 中美贸易投资研讨会 ：最新法规、政策和实务Seminars
Beijing, China
Participated on a panel discussion highlighting the current state of some of the key regulatory, legal and practical issues of Sino-U.S. trade and investment. -
10.27.2017Reshuffling the China Deck with the Trump CardSpeaking Engagements
American Bar Association 2017 Section of International Law Fall Conference / Miami, FL
Michael House was a featured speaker at the ABA’s Section of International Law Fall Conference on October 27, 2017, speaking on the subject of the U.S. Administration’s trade and investment policies toward China.
