April 28, 2025

New Section 232 Investigation: Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks and Parts

On April 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce initiated a new national security investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 into imports of medium-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks, and related parts and derivative products.

April 28, 2025

Trade and Tariffs Update: April 28, 2025

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April 21, 2025

Trade and Tariffs Update: April 21, 2025

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April 21, 2025

USTR Finalizes Port Fees on Chinese-operated and Chinese-built Ships

On April 17, 2025, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced final actions under the Section 301 investigation targeting China’s maritime logistics and shipbuilding sectors. The measures, which reflect significant changes from the initial proposal released in March, introduce a phased and more narrowly tailored fee structure on Chinese-built vessels and operators.

April 14, 2025

Trade and Tariffs Update: April 14, 2025

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April 7, 2025

Trade and Tariffs Update: April 7, 2025

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March 31, 2025

Trade and Tariffs Update: March 31, 2025

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March 24, 2025

Trade and Tariffs Update: March 24, 2025

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March 17, 2025

Trade and Tariffs Update: March 17, 2025

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March 4, 2025

USTR Proposes Fees on Chinese Ships Entering U.S. Ports

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) published a notice proposing new measures targeting China's growing dominance in the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors. The proposal includes significant port entry fees on Chinese shipping companies and any Chinese-built vessels that enter U.S. ports. It also introduces new requirements for a portion of U.S. exports to be transported on U.S.-built and U.S.-flagged vessels.