Two Minutes in Trade

In preparation for the Farm Bill in 2023, a bipartisan House group introduced legislation to help farmers/ranchers export. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.

A senior U.S. official said recently that significant new export controls on China already drawing ire from Beijing are likely to be expanded to additional technologies sooner than later.

CBP’s COAC has a clearly defined role and legal mandate in providing commercial recommendations to the U.S. Government. Appreciating that process is critical to maintaining open and collaborative dialogue among the trade community.

AGOA eligibility can be fragile. Berkino Faso is removed from the program. Listen for more info on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.

USTR is opening comments on how the section 301 tariffs have impacted US companies and for NEW products to be put on the list. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.

ITC conducting a study on the Pacific Island nations focusing on trade and GSP-but there is no GSP. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.

Whether you think it was a “trick or treat” the GATT at 75 years old has had a significant and lasting impact on global trade and poverty. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.

CBP has scheduled ACE deployment of a UFLPA region alert based on postal codes and MIDs to boost forced labor awareness. While potentially a useful tool, getting the right data could prove challenging.

U.S. Department of Labor requesting public comment for its 3 reports regarding forced or child labor.   For more information listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade. 

Nicaragua is latest target of US sanctions as the E. O. Imposing sanctions was expanded and threatens bilateral trade. Listen for more on today’s Two Minutes In Trade.