Two Minutes in Trade - U.S. Scores a Section 338 Hat Trick Against Canada
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Cobwebs, Canada, and 50% tariffs. U. S. to impose tariffs on Canadian goods for unfair discrimination. Listen to Two Minutes in Trade for more.
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Two Minutes in Trade - Oops, We Redefined It Again
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When the law doesn’t quite fit-just change the definition. A new CEA report argues for a BOP definition met by measuring the current account balance only. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.
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Two Minutes in Trade - The Courthouse Queue: Unlocking IEEPA Refunds Through Litigation
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The CIT has provided a path for refunds of liquidated IEEPA entries – you just need to be in court for your turn.
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Two Minutes in Trade - A Time to Turn to the Court for IEEPA Refunds
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The CIT has provided a path for refunds of liquidated IEEPA entries – you just need to be in court for your turn.
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Two Minutes in Trade - EU’s Forced Labor Portal is Open and the Risks are Real
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#TMIT EU’s forced labor portal is open and the risks are real. New laws effective soon means prepping now. Listen for more on Two Minutes In Trade.
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Two Minutes In Trade - Last Chance to Comment on Section 301 Actions
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With key Section 301 decisions approaching, importers face three important dates: the July 15 Brazil 301 decision deadline, July 16 follow-on comments in the Forced Labor 301 investigation, and July 27 rebuttal comments for the proposed U.S.-China Board of Trade.
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Two Minutes In Trade - Deadlines? We don’t meet no stinking deadlines!
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#TMIT - Deadlines? We don’t meet no stinking deadlines! Section 232 actions well after due dates continue to confound traders with jet engines being the latest. Listen for more on Two Minutes In Trade.
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Two Minutes in Trade - Cue the Jaws music: You have another “bite” at the section 301 Labor tariffs and the China Board of Trade
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Two Minutes in Trade - This Isn't Just About Coal!
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The “coal” hard facts do not justify an action 232 investigation on national security grounds. Listen to Two Minutes in Trade for more info.
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Two Minutes in Trade - Brazil Section 301 Hearings: From Beef to Bolsonaro
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Two days of USTR hearings proved that a Section 301 case can be about everything from beef and coffee to vermiculite and digital trade—but the fireworks started when U.S. and Brazilian cattle interests squared off, and Flávio Bolsonaro turned a tariff hearing into a preview of Brazil's next presidential campaign.
info_outlineThere is renewed attention on import‑related False Claims Act risks, driven by Administration priorities and higher potential recoveries from increased duty rates. Because FCA actions are often initiated by whistleblowers, they can trigger burdensome investigations and substantial penalties. For more information, listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade.