📰 Tariff Newsletter
Latest news and updates on US trade tariffs and import regulations.
United States Seeks Mexico's Review of Alleged Denial of Workers’ Rights at Odisa Concrete Equipment, S.A. de C.V.
On October 23, 2024 , the United States initiated a formal request for review under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Rapid Response Labor Mechanism (RRLM), alleging a denial of workers’ rights at Odisa Concrete Equipment, S.A. de C.V., located in Epazoyucan, Hidalgo, Mexico. This action marks the seventeenth such request made by the U.S. under the RRLM, underscoring the ongoing commitment to upholdin…
ICYMI: The Biden-Harris Administration’s Trade Policy Has “Reawakened America”
On October 21, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration issued a statement titled "ICYMI: The Biden-Harris Administration’s Trade Policy Has “Reawakened America”." This announcement, using the acronym ICYMI (In Case You Missed It), highlights the administration's perspective on the impact and success of its current trade policies. While the statement itself is a broad declaration of the administration's achievements in …
Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai’s Meeting with Ministers from CARICOM Member States
On October 21, 2024, Ambassador Katherine Tai, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), held a meeting with Ministers representing the Member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). This engagement, as indicated by a readout from the USTR office, signifies ongoing diplomatic and trade discussions between the United States and the regional bloc. The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is an organization of fiftee…
USTR Announces Matthew Jaffe as Acting Assistant United States Trade Representative for Trade Policy Coordination
On October 15, 2024, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the appointment of Matthew Jaffe as the Acting Assistant United States Trade Representative for Trade Policy Coordination. This key leadership role is central to the USTR's mission of developing and implementing U.S. international trade policy, ensuring coherence across various trade initiatives and negotiations. This personnel change is rel…
USTR Opens Exclusion Process for Certain Machinery Used in Domestic Manufacturing
On October 15, 2024 , the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the initiation of a new exclusion process. This significant development is specifically aimed at providing relief for certain machinery that plays a crucial role in domestic manufacturing operations. The USTR's move signals an effort to support U.S. manufacturers by potentially reducing the cost burden associated with importin…
USTR Announces Katherine Mastman as Assistant United States Trade Representative for Labor Affairs
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced on October 10, 2024 , the appointment of Katherine Mastman as the new Assistant United States Trade Representative for Labor Affairs (AUSTRL). This key personnel change places Ms. Mastman at the forefront of USTR's efforts to advance and enforce labor standards within U.S. trade policy and agreements. The AUSTRL plays a critical role in overseeing …
ICYMI: Ambassador Katherine Tai Touts Worker-Centered Trade Agenda That Delivers for All Americans
On October 8, 2024, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Katherine Tai underscored the administration's commitment to a "worker-centered trade agenda." This announcement, highlighted in a USTR press release, emphasizes a strategic approach to trade policy designed to prioritize the interests and well-being of American workers. The USTR's focus signals a continued dedication to ensuring that international trade…
Remarks by Assistant U.S. Trade Representative Sushan Demirjian at the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity
On October 8, 2024 , Assistant U.S. Trade Representative (AUSTR) Sushan Demirjian delivered remarks at the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity (GFSEC), underscoring the United States' ongoing concerns regarding the global oversupply of steel. The remarks highlighted the detrimental impact of non-market policies and practices on the international steel market and reiterated the U.S. commitment to addressing these is…
Statement from Ambassador Katherine Tai on European Union Anti-Subsidy Duties on Battery Electric Vehicle Imports from the People’s Republic of China
On October 7, 2024, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Katherine Tai issued a statement acknowledging the European Union's (EU) decision to impose anti-subsidy duties on imports of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) originating from the People's Republic of China. This move by the EU is a significant development in international trade relations, reflecting growing concerns among major economies regarding alleg…
Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai’s Meeting with India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal
On October 3, 2024, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Katherine Tai met with India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal. The high-level discussion centered on the ongoing efforts to strengthen the vital trade relationship between the United States and India. During their meeting, Ambassador Tai and Minister Goyal reviewed the progress made on various bilateral trade issues. Both officials reiter…