On January 12, 2021, the United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary, as well as Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion, and International Trade, made parallel announcements outlining new measures to combat forced labor and human rights violations. The announcements come in the context of rising global concerns over reports of forced
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Webinar – From NAFTA to USMCA – What is the Future of International Investment Protection for US Investors?
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Canada and Mexico Eliminate Section 232 Steel/Aluminum Countermeasures as of May 20
By Spencer Toubia, Edward Goetz & Frances P. Hadfield on
Following the U.S. removal of Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum products from Canada and Mexico, both countries have officially lifted their retaliatory tariffs.
- Canadian Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced that effective May 20, 2019, Canada is lifting its retaliatory countermeasures against the U.S.
- The Mexican Ministry of Economy published, and put into
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Steel and Aluminum 232 Tariffs from CA and MX No Longer in Effect
By Edward Goetz & Frances P. Hadfield on
Per CBP, “Effective for goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on May 20, 2019, the Section 232 duty on imports of steel and aluminum articles with a country of origin of Canada or Mexico will no longer be in effect.”
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