Tag: International Trade Commission

US-Korea FTA Modifications Examined

On September 3, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy published the agreed outcomes of the negotiations to amend and modify the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA). The final package includes

China 301 & Other Trade Investigations

The President’s 2017 trade agenda declared strict enforcement of U.S. trade laws as a major priority, citing Sections 201 and 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The past several months have seen action under both laws. This post examines the Trump

USITC Launches Global Safeguard Investigation

A global safeguard investigation, launched by the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) on May 17, may provide the President with the opportunity to apply a trade law that has not been used for 15 years. The investigation is based on Sections 201-202

TPP: US International Trade Commission Hearing

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On January 13th, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) will commence a three-day public hearing on the economic impact of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). According to Politico (Jan. 5, 2016), 65 business groups, labor organizations, foreign