Predicting the Future in U.S. Trade with China Limbo, a Status Quo, and a Really bad Accident Waiting to Happen

Itâs a well-known fact in the often-tumultuous world of international trade that what happens between the two largest economies, the U.S. and China, has a ripple affect around the globe.
Ramifications of the Change in Hong Kongâs Trade Status for Importers and Exporters in the U.S. Market

Hong Kongâs change in trade status had a significant impact on the U.S. regulatory enforcement of transactions with Hong Kong entities, especially country of origin marking, assessment of Antidumping & Countervailing Duties, and controlled exports.
Doing Business in & Trading with China

Thursday September 15th, 2021
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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.
China⊠VietnamâŠWhatâs Next?

Many people are aware of the Section 301 investigation into the unfair trade practices of the Peopleâs Republic of China (PRC). However, a similar investigation has recently been initiated by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) into actions by Vietnam.
A Review of 2020 Changes in Export Controls vis-Ă -vis China

Although 2020 is not over yet (unfortunately), the Bureau of Industry and Security (âBISâ) has had a busy year by any measure.
An Update on Wally World, and Somewhat of a Digression on the Pandemic Landscape

By Bob Brewer, Braumiller Law Group It doesnât seem that long ago, but it was, (October of 2018) that I wrote an article called âWhatâs Going on at Wally Worldâ, based on the Section 301 tariffs being imposed on Chinese imports, and how it was affecting Walmart, who imports about 80% of their products from […]
RCEP: Asia-Pacific Countries Sign the Worldâs Largest Trade Agreement

On November 15, 2020, leaders of fifteen Asia-Pacific countries signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) via a virtual signing ceremony.
Tariffs and WalmartâŠ. Whatâs Going on in Wally World?

A few weeks ago, Walmartâs top brass in Bentonville Arkansas kindly asked the Trump administration to scale back on its plan to put tariffs on Christmas lights, shampoo, dog food, luggage, mattresses, handbags, backpacks, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, cooking grills, cable cords and air conditioners.