What are the possible risks that the RCEP represents in commercial terms for Mexico?
On November 15, 2020, after 8 years of negotiations, one of the largest Free Trade Agreements in the world was signed. It is the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
Why the Meyer Decision isnāt a Lemon: Modern Use of āFirst Saleā
A March 1st decision out of the CIT has caused a stir in the global trade industry because of the CIT opinionās apparent uncertainty of the applicability of the āfirst saleā rule in transactions with non-market economy manufacturers and the broader implications of that uncertainty.
A Post COVID Surge, and a Variety of Port Issues
There are reasons to be optimistic about the economies of the world bouncing back from the pandemic in 2021, and at the same time, the major push to restock the worldās supply of goods has been met with a variety of problems.
A Meeting of the Minds Between China and the U.S. Perhaps in the Near Future? When Pigs Fly
One would think, if from another planet, or part of the world that is sheltered completely from global information on economies, that a crisis like a worldwide pandemic could bring two superpowers together in battle to fight a common enemy.
Exporting to Russia? Things Just Got (More) Difficult
Exporting to Russia is already a challenge. There are OFAC sanctions arising out of the Ukraine/Crimea situation, Military End User controls, and the usual export licensing requirements.
Trade in the New Digital World
By Jim Holbein, Of Counsel, Braumiller Law Group
This article describes how digitization of information and development of new tools and equipment is expanding to improve efficiency, productivity, safety and almost every aspect of the movement of goods.
The New Administration, Freeze Order and Impacts
With a new administration comes the regulatory freeze announcement and its potential impact on organizations and their strategic planning. Issuing a freeze is so common that the communications almost appear boilerplate. President Biden made interesting changes, however, in comparison to past presidents.
Current Relations with China: How Could this Affect Trade?
On December 2nd, the House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill that may ultimately cause Chinese companies to be delisted from the U.S. stock exchange. The purpose of the bill is to allow U.S. accounting regulators to audit Chinese companies that are traded on the U.S. stock exchange.
SMEās and Amazon Initiatives in a Global Pandemic
SME’s are small and medium-sized enterprises that make-up the backbone of world trade and growth.
Amazon is a good representation of what SMEās can accomplish in a well-orchestrated partnership.
Legality of NAFTA (USMCA) Origin Verification Proceedings Implemented by Mexican Customs
Customs authorities may investigate companiesĀ“ compliance with the customs procedures and rules of origin and initiate a new origin verification proceeding against those that used a NAFTA Certificate within a 5 year retroactive period.
