Trade and Manufacturing Monitor

News and insight from our international trade practice group

First Round of CHIPS Funding Announced

On February 28, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the first funding opportunity under the CHIPS and Science Act (“CHIPS Act”), bipartisan legislation signed into law in 2022. The funding opportunity…

Biden Administration Releases Six American Manufacturing and Supply Chain Reports

On February 24, 2022, the Biden Administration announced the release of six executive-branch reports and a White House “capstone” report pursuant to Executive Order (EO) 14017 on America’s Supply Chains (February 24,…

Build America Buy America: Strong Domestic Procurement Provisions in Infrastructure Bill Signal Increased Commitment to U.S. Manufactured Goods

The historic infrastructure bill, now approved by the U.S. Congress and pending President Biden’s signature, includes broad policy provisions designed to improve governmental sourcing from U.S. manufacturing sectors.…

USITC Finalizes Modifications to Harmonized Tariff Schedule - Changes Will Impact Classification of Over 350 Products

The United States International Trade Commission (“USITC”) has finalized recommended modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”). The revisions, which are set to go into effect on…

U.S. Importers Should Reevaluate “First Sale” Customs Programs

On March 1, 2021, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued a decision with important ramifications for any company that uses “first sale” to reduce customs duty liability for goods imported into the United…