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# DevelopTradeLaw

International Trade - Led By Andrea Ewart

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- [Blog](https://developtradelaw.net/blog/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_fullwidth_image _builder_version=”3.21.4″ src=”http://developtradelaw.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/hero_inner.jpg” z_index_tablet=”500″ /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.21.4″ z_index_tablet=”500″]Kamala Harris on Tariffs and Trade AgreementsSeptember 9, 2024Business, Trade and Society,International Trade,Trade and Development,World Trade Organization(0) In this post, we will examine two critical elements of current US trade policy and how they could be affected under the Harris Administration. Despite
- [Time to Renew US Trade Preferences](https://developtradelaw.net/time-to-renew-us-trade-preferences/) - The Caribbean Basin Trade Preferences Act (CBTPA) and the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) programs which give products from developing countries duty-free and other preferential access to the US market expire this year. It is time to renew US trade preferences. Caribbean Basin Trade Preferences Act (CBTPA) CBTPA is the component of the Caribbean Basin
- [Fruits of President Biden’s First Overseas Trip](https://developtradelaw.net/fruits-of-president-bidens-first-overseas-trip/) - In addition to sending the visual message of a United States resurging from the global pandemic, the fruits of President Biden’s first overseas trip included several key commitments made with US allies – UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the G-7 heads of state, and the European Union. In this post we highlight those commitments that
- [International Trade Terms: Trade Alphabet Soup, Part G](https://developtradelaw.net/international-trade-terms-trade-alphabet-soup-part-g/) - Here is Part “G” of my series, “International Trade Alphabet Soup” that will periodically list and provide context for key acronyms and international trade terms: G-5 – Group of Five is an informal grouping comprising France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States whose leaders meet periodically to discuss coordination of economic and
- [Can WTO MC12 Deliver for Developing Countries?](https://developtradelaw.net/wto-mc12-deliver-for-developing-countries/) - Conclusion of the negotiation on services domestic regulation at the World Trade Organization (WTO) on December 2nd (2021) shows that, despite the postponement of the 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) work on advancing its agenda continues. But can the WTO MC12 deliver for developing countries? Conducted on a plurilateral basis, only 67 of the WTO’s 164 members participated
- [Kamala Harris on Tariffs and Trade Agreements](https://developtradelaw.net/kamala-harris-on-tariffs-and-trade-agreements/) - In this post, we will examine two critical elements of current US trade policy and how they could be affected under the Harris Administration. Despite some changes around the edges, in ways that matter to the US economy and to US consumers there was not a significant difference on this issue between the former Trump
- [The Global Impact of Venezuela's Disputed Elections](https://developtradelaw.net/the-global-impact-of-venezuelas-disputed-elections/) - Hopes that Venezuela’s oil industry could resurge to meet the constant demand for this key resource have faded with the contested results of Venezuela’s Preside
- [New Reporting Requirements for Small Business Owners](https://developtradelaw.net/new-reporting-requirements-for-small-business-owners/) - UPDATE: A U.S. District Court has struck down the Corporate Transparency Act which mandates this registration requirement. The U.S. Government clearly intends to appeal the decision as the BOI filing requirements remain on the FinCEN website. Companies should nevertheless consider themselves to be free of this obligation pending further decisions by higher court(s). As of
- [Navigating the Complex Landscape of US Trade Enforcement Measures in 2023](https://developtradelaw.net/navigating-the-complex-landscape-of-us-trade-enforcement-measures-in-2023/) - With the U.S. waging “wars of containment” on two fronts, companies are having to navigate an increasingly complex landscape of US trade enforcement measures in 2023 and beyond. Containing Russia Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in March 2022 provided a turning point in its already deteriorating trading relations with the West. The U.S., EU and other Western partners
- [Caribbean Women Traders and the Moratorium on E-Commerce: Is It Enough?](https://developtradelaw.net/caribbean-women-traders-and-the-moratorium-on-e-commerce-is-it-enough/) - The moratorium on the imposition of customs duties on e-commerce transactions put in place by the World Trade Organization (WTO) is a necessary, but insufficient step for women traders to benefit from the worldwide growth of digital trade. The WTO E-Commerce Moratorium The 1998 WTO Ministerial Declaration on Global Electronic Commerce recognized that the growth
- [Why Florida's Immigration Policy May Be Bad for Trade](https://developtradelaw.net/why-floridas-immigration-policy-may-be-bad-for-trade/) - Florida’s new immigration policy which took effect July 1, 2023, is already being challenged in the courts. It may prove to be not only bad law but may also be bad for trade. Immigrants are vital to the US Economy. They make up about 16.7% of the working population and create 25% of new businesses.
- [June 27th, 2023 - World MSME Day](https://developtradelaw.net/june-27th-2023-world-msme-day/) - In honor of the crucial role played by micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the global economy, the United Nations designated June 27th (2023) MSME Day. Worldwide, MSMEs account for 90% of businesses, 60 to 70% of employment, and 50% of GDP. While there is no universally accepted definition of MSMEs, the number of
- [Is TikTok Legal?](https://developtradelaw.net/is-tiktok-legal/) - Have you seen any of the latest TIkTok ads? In one, a young black man who runs a boxing school talks about how he was motivated by his mother to start and how much he has been helped by being able to promote his school on TikTok. Meanwhile, university campuses, government agencies, and other public
- [Are Women Prepared to Meet the Emerging Challenges and Opportunities in International Trade?](https://developtradelaw.net/are-women-prepared-to-meet-the-emerging-challenges-and-opportunities-in-international-trade/) - Food security! Nearshoring! Digital trade! New Regional Agreements! Climate change! As international trade continues to evolve, women traders are facing several new challenges and opportunities. How well are they prepared to meet and overcome these emerging scenarios in international trade and pursue the opportunities that they present? Food Security: The global pandemic and the war in
- [Empowering Small Businesses: Maximizing Trade Benefits through Preferential Trade Programs](https://developtradelaw.net/empowering-small-businesses-maximizing-trade-benefits-through-preferential-trade-programs/) - May is Small Business Month, and it's a great time to celebrate the contributions of small businesses to the global economy. If you are a small business owner involved in import-export, taking advantage of preferential trade programs can help your business to thrive. The term “preferential trade program” in the broadest sense includes any trading
- [The Impact of Climate Change on Global Trade](https://developtradelaw.net/the-impact-of-climate-change-on-global-trade/) - Climate change is one of the most urgent global challenges of our day, affecting many facets of our life, including the global economy and commerce. Rising temperatures, increased frequency of natural catastrophes, and other climate-related occurrences are wreaking havoc globally. Not only are countries forced to divert funds to address the challenges, they face drops
- [Trade Landscape in 2023 - Part 1](https://developtradelaw.net/trade-landscape-in-2023-part-1/) - A look back at 2022 underscores the extent to which the covid pandemic and the war in Ukraine dominated the trade landscape. In 2023, Russia’s continued aggression and its impact on Ukraine’s productive capacity and on struggling supply chains as well as punitive trade sanctions on Russia have contributed to make trade and investment a
- [How Much Is Caribbean Tourism Bouncing Back?](https://developtradelaw.net/how-much-is-caribbean-tourism-bouncing-back/) - Source: LATIN AMERICA ADVISOR Published: Thursday, March 23, 2023 In recent commentary in Latin America Advisor, Andrea M. Ewart, CEO of DevelopTradeLaw, discussed the rebound of tourism in the Caribbean after the COVID-19 pandemic. With the Caribbean being the most tourism-dependent region in the world, the pandemic had a significant impact on the region's economy.
- [Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Breaking Barriers and Driving Change in International Business and Trade](https://developtradelaw.net/empowering-women-entrepreneurs-breaking-barriers-and-driving-change-in-international-business-and-trade/) - March is a time to celebrate the achievements of women and recognize the challenges they still face in breaking through barriers. One area where women have made significant progress is in international business and trade. In this article, we will explore the role of women in these fields and how they are breaking barriers and
- [Trade Landscape in 2023 - Part 2](https://developtradelaw.net/trade-landscape-in-2023-part-2/) - Building on the insights from our first article in this series, let's dive further into the current state of global trade and its future prospects, Trade Landscape in 2023 - Part 1 can be read here. China Rivalry As China increases both its economic might and dictatorial tendencies, tensions increase with major powers such as
- [How Small Business Owners Should Prepare For International Markets](https://developtradelaw.net/how-small-business-owners-should-prepare-for-international-market/) - A report from the US Congressional Research Service shared that 166,384 small businesses in the United States currently export, accounting for about 26% of all U.S. exports and about 96% of all exporters. With roughly three-quarters of world purchasing power and almost 95% of world consumers living outside U.S. borders, more attention is being paid
- [Caribbean Missing Out On US trade](https://developtradelaw.net/caribbean-missing-out-on-us-trade/) - Source: BARBADOS BUSINESS AUTHORITY Published: Monday, November 14, 2022 By Shawn Cumberbatch Private sector firms in Barbados and 11 other English-speaking Caribbean countries are just scratching the service of their services and goods trade potential with the United States (US). They are also likely to be missing out on increasing foreign direct investment (FDI) from
- [The Role of Services in Today’s Global Economy ](https://developtradelaw.net/the-role-of-services-in-todays-global-economy-2/) - The annual Global Services Summit recognizes the role of services in today's global economy. The annual one-day event convenes senior trade officials, policymakers, and business leaders from around the world to discuss issues related to international trade in services. At this year’s staging, US Under Secretary For Economic Growth, Energy, and The Environment, Jose W.
- [Using Preferential Trade Rules to Re-Engineer Your Supply Chains](https://developtradelaw.net/using-preferential-trade-rules-to-re-engineer-your-supply-chains/) - Trade wars, real wars, Brexit dislocations, and a pandemic have created strong imperatives for companies to re-engineer their supply chains. An April 2020 survey found that 83% of multinational executives were contemplating so-called “reshoring” or “nearshoring”. “Reshoring” refers to bringing all or parts of the supply chain back home; “nearshoring” to relocating it close to
- [Trade Sanctions Are Alive and Well](https://developtradelaw.net/trade-sanctions-are-alive-and-well/) - In our blog posts and seminars, I caution traders against doing business with the 'wrong' country. The United States maintains several embargoes or trade sanctions programs. An embargo or sanction program is a total or partial prohibition against trading or doing business with a given country, or individuals or entities within a country. The policy
- [Food Labels: The New Frontier](https://developtradelaw.net/food-labels-the-new-frontier/) - Food labels are not just pretty images designed to attract our attention or to tell us as consumers whether we are buying salt and not sugar. Labelling requirements apply to all producers, including international traders whose labels must also comply with country of origin requirements. Foods though – because we ingest them with such potentially
- [Practical Tips for Global Traders – World Trade Month 2022](https://developtradelaw.net/practical-tips-for-global-traders/) - May is World Trade Month in the United States and events are being held across the country to recognize the importance of exporting to jobs and our economy. To learn more about World Trade Month events and news follow the International Trade Administration on Twitter @TradeGov In recognition of World Trade Month, we answer some FAQs and
- [Is it Still Legal to Trade with Russia?](https://developtradelaw.net/is-it-still-legal-to-trade-with-russia/) - Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has unleashed against it a barrage of punitive trade measures by Canada, Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, and other countries. Russia has hit back with its export bans (and perhaps also to secure needed goods for war). So, is it still legal to trade with Russia? After almost 20
- [True Costs of Doing Business Internationally](https://developtradelaw.net/costs-of-doing-business-internationally/) - With the approach of U.S. Tax Day, we devote this post to discussing the true costs of doing business internationally. Particularly for traders in goods, these costs must be factored into business operations to protect the bottom line. Tariffs: Just about every government collects import duties or tariffs on goods entering their country. Tariffs are
- [Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: It’s Personal](https://developtradelaw.net/russia-invasion-ukraine-personal/) - Russia’s invasion of Ukraine hits home personally. Images of disrupted lives desperately seeking sanctuary knock the ground out from under our feet. They remind us of how quickly the circumstances of our lives can change – whether from natural causes or man-made disasters brought on by power conflicts not of our choosing or making. In
- [Valentine’s Day Supply Chain](https://developtradelaw.net/valentines-day-supply-chain/) - If you had trouble finding the roses or chocolates for your Valentine’s Day shoppers this year – blame the continuing supply chain disruptions. These disruptions that we first saw in 2019 because of the COVID-19 global pandemic continue, unabated and even exacerbated by labor shortages and shipping delays. As we saw at Christmas, this high
- [Trade Facilitation Agreement is Five Years Old](https://developtradelaw.net/trade-facilitation-agreement-is-five-years-old/) - What is Trade Facilitation? The past two traumatic years of the pandemic have reminded us of just how trade-dependent our economies are for daily essentials and the luxuries that improve the quality of our lives. Closed borders to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus created shortages still being felt today. More recently, the six-day
- [Trade Landscape in 2022](https://developtradelaw.net/trade-landscape-in-2022/) - Just as we did last year, our discussion of the trade landscape in 2022 will take a look at Brexit and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). How are they doing? Before getting to that, however, we must acknowledge the trade-related aspects of the double threats of the pandemic and climate change. Addressing Existential
- [Shaping the Agenda of WTO Ministerial Conference (MC12)](https://developtradelaw.net/shaping-the-agenda-of-wto-ministerial-conference-mc12/) - With the approach of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference in two weeks, conversations and actions aimed at shaping the agenda of WTO MC12 are underway. Originally scheduled for June of 2020 in Kazakhstan, this 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) will now be held from November 30th to December 3rd, 2021, in Geneva, Switzerland. The
- [Help Haiti to Help Itself!](https://developtradelaw.net/help-haiti-to-help-itself/) - “Why Haiti?” The question on the minds and lips of anyone following this country’s trajectory – why is Haiti suffering so? Since wrestling its independence from France in 1804, the country has veered between political dictatorship and political upheaval. Over 50% of its population lives in devastating poverty, earning Haiti the dubious distinction of being
- [Supply Chain Disruptions: Opportunity in Crisis?](https://developtradelaw.net/supply-chain-disruptions-crisis-in-opportunity/) - The supply chain disruptions that we first saw in 2020 because of the COVID-19 global pandemic continue, unabated and even exacerbated by labor shortages and shipping delays. In just one incident, the positive Covid test result of a ship’s crew member upon arrival in China forced the ship to make the return trip, get a
- [Implementing Brexit](https://developtradelaw.net/implementing-brexit/) - As if the pandemic and its fallout on global trade were not enough, UK businesses and consumers are also dealing with their special brand of Brexit-related headaches. The reappearance of borders – absent when the UK was a member of the European Union (EU) - has led to extensive and expensive paperwork for traders, delays
- [The United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Agreement One Year Later](https://developtradelaw.net/the-united-states-mexico-canada-usmca-agreement-one-year-later/) - July 1, 2021 marked one year since the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) took effect, replacing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). And on that day, international trade attorney, Andrea Ewart, caught up with Tamica Solomon, Acting Director of the USMCA Center created by the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency to support the
- [Understanding the Global Corporate Minimum Tax – Interview with Bruce Zagaris](https://developtradelaw.net/understanding-the-global-corporate-minimum-tax-interview-with-bruce-zagaris/) - Bruce Zagaris is a partner at the Washington, DC Law Firm of Berliner, Corcoran & Rowe and because of his expertise on international taxation controversies, we turned to him to explain to our readers the emerging issue of the global corporate minimum tax. This is a summary of our conversation which you can also access
- [Celebrating World Trade Month 2021](https://developtradelaw.net/celebrating-world-trade-month-2021/) - As we close out the month of May - widely celebrated across the United States as “World Trade Month” - this seems an appropriate time to highlight some of the resources that are available to support companies to do business internationally. Knowing Your Market In addition to doing your market research to determine whether your
- [World Trade Month: Discover Your Market](https://developtradelaw.net/world-trade-month-discover-your-market/) - To close out World Trade Month, we remind readers of the market opportunities available in the developing world. Many of these countries have signed trade agreements that have removed or minimized barriers to trading with them. It is time to discover your market in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Asia: The largest and most populated
- [Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) & Trade Reform](https://developtradelaw.net/gsp-trade-reform/) - The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program about which I wrote in a prior post is currently expired (as of March 2021). This won’t be a first as the program has expired and been renewed in the past. In fact, GSP periodically expires and must be renewed by Congress to remain in effect. GSP Expirations
- [Business Opportunities in the World](https://developtradelaw.net/business-opportunities-in-the-world/) - In today’s globalized economy your company’s next business opportunity could be located anywhere in the world. The three T’s – Trade Agreements, Trade Financing, and Technology -- provide the doors for small businesses to take advantage of these international business opportunities. Trade Agreements Hundreds of trade agreements are in force around the world. Countries sign
- [The Global Economy in 2030 for Developing Countries](https://developtradelaw.net/the-global-economy-in-2030-for-developing-countries/) - Earlier this year, I was asked to write an article that would anticipate Jamaica’s place in the global economy in 2030. What would the trade rules look like then, and what would Jamaica be trading? It was supposed to be a very futuristic approach. As I wrote, however, I realized that the best thing that
- [Trade Policy Agenda of the Biden Administration](https://developtradelaw.net/trade-policy-agenda-of-the-biden-administration/) - The Trade Policy Agenda of the Biden Administration, released in March (2021), very clearly reflects U.S. domestic concerns. Unlike the Trump Administration, however, which kept narrowly defined U.S. interests at the heart of its policy, the Biden Administration trade policy uses U.S. interests as a point of departure to work with allies on shared global
- [“Made in the World”: What’s Behind the Label?](https://developtradelaw.net/made-in-the-world-whats-behind-the-label/) - The labels on our purchased items that purport to tell us where the products were made are often misleading. They are the result of labeling laws that ignore today’s reality of global supply chains. This is why I find the series on ABC News which challenges its viewers to reject products simply because they do
- [Why Wal-Mart is in Trouble](https://developtradelaw.net/why-wal-mart-is-in-trouble/) - Wal-Mart is accused of having paid out over US $24 million in bribes to Mexican officials in order to acquire the over 2,000 stores located in Mexico. If true, Wal-Mart has violated the U.S. anti-bribery law, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), which makes it illegal for U.S. persons to offer business bribes. A bribe
- [Selling Apples to Cuba](https://developtradelaw.net/selling-apples-to-cuba/) - For decades, it would have been almost impossible for a US company to sell anything to Cuba. Today, a slight easing of the embargo allows the sale of agricultural, food, and medical products to the island. However, even trade with Cuba in these areas remains challenging: Sales and exports or re-exports to Cuba require a
- [Mail You Don’t Ever Want to Receive](https://developtradelaw.net/mail-we-dont-ever-want-to-receive/) - Today, Valentine’s Day, is one day of the year when we most look forward to receiving emails and snail mail containing expressions of regard and even love. My “love letter” to you is to highlight some mail that, as an international trader, you don’t want to ever receive: Warnings from US Customs & Border Protection
- [Food Importers -- Educate US Customs About Your Products!](https://developtradelaw.net/food-importers-educate-us-customs-about-your-products/) - At a recent conference frequented by many food importers, one of the audience members shared, “Our food smells different and that causes problems with US Customs.” To avoid such problems, food importers -- educate US Customs about your products! “Problems” can mean having your shipment detained, opened and inspected, and re-exported or destroyed. The US
- [Sanctions Against Russia: How Do Sanctions Affect International Trade?](https://developtradelaw.net/sanctions-against-russia-how-do-sanctions-affect-international-trade/) - On Friday, September 12th (2014), a new round of sanctions against Russia imposed by the European Union and the United States took effect. These sanctions are intended to pressure Russia into complying with the 12-point peace plan to end the conflict in Ukraine. The steps include the complete removal of Russian-supplied material and forces being used to
- [Why Trade Matters to Everyone](https://developtradelaw.net/why-trade-matters-to-everyone/) - The World Trade Organization (WTO) Public Forum 2014 is being held October 1 – 3 under the theme -- Why Trade Matters to Everyone. The WTO Public Forum is an annual event that convenes in Geneva, providing a platform for interested persons to discuss the latest developments in world trade and to propose ways of
- [Mail You Don’t Ever Want to Receive](https://developtradelaw.net/mail-you-dont-ever-want-to-receive/) - In recognition of Valentine’s Day, here again is my post about mail you don’t ever want to receive. It has been updated with some more recent examples of the negative consequences of ignoring the legal rules of international business. Valentine’s Day is one day of the year when we most look forward to receiving emails
- [Food Importers - Educate U.S. Customs About Your Products!](https://developtradelaw.net/food-importers-educate-u-s-customs-about-your-products-2/) - My husband and I recently returned from a trip to Jamaica. As this is where we grew up, we returned laden with several food products that would allow us to continue to experience Jamaican cuisine ever so often. Everything we imported was allowable. However, the airport customs agents carefully prodded and poked our parcels before
- [Food Importers - Educate U.S. Customs About Your Products!](https://developtradelaw.net/food-importers-educate-u-s-customs-about-your-products/) - My husband and I recently returned from a trip to Jamaica. As this is where we grew up, we returned laden with several food products that would allow us to continue to experience Jamaican cuisine ever so often. Everything we imported was allowable. However, the airport customs agents carefully prodded and poked our parcels before
- [Support Networks for Women Entrepreneurs](https://developtradelaw.net/support-networks-for-women-entrepreneurs/) - A recent story about Afghanistan’s first female driver held me enthralled. The article shares Sara Bahayi’s path, as she first learnt to drive a car – to the disapproval of just about everyone in this patriarchal society. A widow struggling to survive on a teacher’s pay, she then realized that she could earn more money
- [Your small business is BIG enough to go global!](https://developtradelaw.net/your-small-business-is-big-enough-to-go-global/) - Yes - Your small business is BIG enough to go global. Why is that? Visibility If you have a website, you are a global company! There are over 3 billion (and constantly growing) Internet users. A significant portion of them use the Internet to shop. As of August, 2013, e-commerce accounted for about 5% of total
- [“Made in the World”: What’s Behind the Label?](https://developtradelaw.net/made-in-the-world-whats-behind-the-label-3/) - One of the issues companies will have to consider as they re-engineer supply chains in response to the coronavirus pandemic is – what’s behind the label? It can be challenging to determine exactly where in the world a product was made. Today’s global supply chains mean that many companies source their inputs from and divide
- [“Made in the World”: What’s Behind the Label?](https://developtradelaw.net/made-in-the-world-whats-behind-the-label-2/) - In an earlier post, “Made in the World”: What’s Behind the Label” we discussed the challenges of determining exactly where in the world a product is made. Today’s global supply chains mean that many companies source their inputs from and divide their operations across several countries to maximize efficiency and to minimize costs. Meanwhile, labeling
- [Misbranding of Imported Foods](https://developtradelaw.net/misbranding-of-imported-foods/) - Misbranding is one of the major reasons that imported food is refused admission into the United States. The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulates food safety. Imported foods must meet the same laws and regulations as food produced in the United States. Here are some of the reasons that the agency considers food to be
- [It's Cheaper To Comply Than To Deal With Getting Caught](https://developtradelaw.net/its-easier-to-comply-than-to-deal-with-the-consequences-of-getting-caught/) - I recently followed a LinkedIn conversation among customs specialists. The posted question: In the USA, what is the number one problem for Customs Compliance Managers? The number one answer among these very experienced individuals was getting upper management/company owners to understand the importance of compliance with the rules of international trade. Company managers/owners look at
- [Develop a Corporate Culture of Compliance](https://developtradelaw.net/develop-a-corporate-culture-of-compliance/) - It pays to develop a corporate culture of compliance. What do the following and scores of other companies have in common? Wal-Mart the world’s largest retailer French oil giant TOTAL a Wall Street broker Hewlett-Packard gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson They have all been accused by the US Government of violating US anti-bribery laws and
- [It’s Easier to Comply Than to Deal With the Consequences of Getting Caught!](https://developtradelaw.net/its-easier-to-comply-than-to-deal-with-the-consequences-of-getting-caught-2/) - It’s easier to comply than to deal with the consequences of getting caught! PayPal was just given 7.7 million reasons to remember this lesson. The company has agreed to pay $7.7 million in penalties for violating U.S. sanctions against Cuba, Iran, and Sudan, and for processing transactions involving an individual on the list of Specially
- [It Pays to Develop a Corporate Culture of Compliance](https://developtradelaw.net/it-pays-to-develop-a-corporate-culture-of-compliance/) - It pays to develop a corporate culture of compliance. Do your employees and contractors know the answers to these questions? Can I pay for the managers of the factory in China where my goods are manufactured to travel to the United States? Is it okay for me to give a wedding gift to the daughter
- [Do you know what your employees are doing?](https://developtradelaw.net/do-you-know-what-your-employees-are-doing/) - Explaining that he was “overwhelmed” at work and “too busy”, an employee of a company that makes products which require a license for export :- Altered invoices so the products could be shipped without the required licenses; Changed shipping documents to conceal the need for the license to accompany the goods; Listed false license numbers
- [iPhones & US Trade Rules](https://developtradelaw.net/iphones-us-trade-rules/) - Apple, the tech giant, is currently engaged in a fight with the US Government (2016). At the request of the Department of Justice, a California court has issued a warrant requiring that Apple help the FBI to unlock the iphone used in a terrorist attack that killed 14 people. Apple is resisting the order. Some
- [In Honor of US Small Business Month 2016](https://developtradelaw.net/in-honor-of-us-small-business-month-2016/) - U.S. National Small Business Week 2016 recognizes the contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners in its economy. May is also World Trade Month in the U.S. Events across the country will focus on providing resources to US businesses seeking to export their goods and services. To honor both these events, we re-post
- [Sanctions Against Russia: How Do Sanctions Affect International Trade?](https://developtradelaw.net/sanctions-against-russia-how-do-sanctions-affect-international-trade-2/) - We hear of Russian cyber attacks in the U.S. and Europe weekly, if not daily. Could the attacks be retaliation for American and European sanctions against Russia? In 2014, the European Union and the United States imposed sanctions against Russia because of its ongoing actions in Ukraine. Sanctions affect international trade because they prohibit or
- [Sourcing in China](https://developtradelaw.net/sourcing-in-china-2/) - Sourcing in China – the “world’s factory” -- continues to provide an attractive option for manufacturers for this year. This is also the time that retailers are sourcing products in preparation for the busy holiday season. China will remain a target destination for both. Even as its labor costs rise, China’s large and skilled work
- [Proper Classification of Your Imports](https://developtradelaw.net/proper-classification-of-your-imports/) - Proper classification of your imports has become increasingly important in the age of escalating Trump tariffs. Proper classification of your imports determines whether your product will avoid or have to pay these punitive tariffs that increase your costs. The US importer has a LEGAL responsibility to correctly classify products for entry into the United States.
- [The Food Safety Verification Program: What It Is & How Importers Can Prepare For It](https://developtradelaw.net/the-food-safety-verification-program-what-it-is-how-importers-can-prepare-for-it/) - Written by Stacy Telfer, Esq. On January 4, 2011, President Obama signed into law the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the most far-reaching reforms to U.S. food safety laws since passage of the Food Drug & Cosmetic Act of 1937. The FSMA aims to ensure the safety of the U.S. food supply by a focus
- [US Food Importers & the FSMA](https://developtradelaw.net/us-food-importers-the-fsma/) - In 2013, the U.S. imported 19% of its overall food supply, says the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA). This included 80% of its seafood, about 52% of its fresh fruit, and 22% of its fresh vegetable supplies. Understandably, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) contains specific provisions to ensure that US importers conform
- [5 Reasons Exporters Must Know the Legal Requirements of Their Destination Market](https://developtradelaw.net/5-reasons-exporters-must-know-the-legal-requirements-of-their-destination-market/) - How familiar are you, Mr. or Ms. Exporter, with the legal requirements for your product(s) to enter your destination market(s)? Or do you rely on your distributor/importer to handle it all? Sure, it’s the importer who is legally responsible for complying with the rules and who will be liable if something goes wrong – but whose product is it anyway? Here are five reasons exporters need to know the legal requirements for their products in their destination market(s):
- [Why Small Businesses Need to Understand Their Legal Obligations as International Traders](https://developtradelaw.net/why-small-businesses-need-to-understand-their-legal-obligations-as-international-traders/) - Small businesses doing business internationally need to understand their legal obligations so that they don’t become another ING, the bank recently levied with 619 million USD in fines. The fines penalize ING for its failure to abide by US trade laws. ING to pay $619 m to settle sanctions case. Any small business worth its
- [GSP & Trade](https://developtradelaw.net/gsp-trade/) - The letters “GSP” can refer to a surprising number of things, most famously to the device that we increasingly rely on for directions to new destinations. This post provides directions for those new to importing or who rely on the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program. The Generalized System of Preferences, or GSP, Program allows
- [Sourcing in China](https://developtradelaw.net/sourcing-in-china/) - Sourcing in China – the “world’s factory” -- should continue to provide an attractive option for manufacturers for some time. Even as its labor costs rise, China’s large and skilled work force and overall business ecosystem are key factors that set it apart as a manufacturing hub, particularly for start-ups. Things China Makes (2011) –
- [Trading with Foreign Governments](https://developtradelaw.net/trading-with-foreign-governments/) - Image reprinted with permission of Aotearoa under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License On average, sales of goods and services to government agencies and entities account for 10-15 percent of a country’s GDP. Furthermore, unlike private sector opportunities, governments may be required to publicly distribute information about the goods and services they are seeking
- [Resources for African Exporters to the United States](https://developtradelaw.net/resources-for-african-exporters-to-the-united-states/) - In a recent post, we shared information about opportunities that exist for African exporters to access the US market. Using the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) programs, African exporters can have their products enter the US market duty-free. This gives them a cost advantage over competitors who may
- [Is It Still Legal to Download TikTok?](https://developtradelaw.net/is-it-still-legal-to-download-tiktok/) - As we said in one of our posts, trade sanctions are still operating during the pandemic. In fact, Chinese tech companies have emerged as a new focus of the US sanctions regime. Among the sanctioned companies is ByteDance Ltd., the owner of TikTok, the popular video-sharing application. So, is it still legal to download TikTok?
- [True Costs of Doing Business Internationally](https://developtradelaw.net/true-costs-of-doing-business-internationally/) - On U.S. Tax Day, we devote this post to discussing the true costs of doing business internationally. Particularly for traders in goods, these costs must be factored into business operations to protect the bottom line. Tariffs: Just about every government collects import duties or tariffs on goods entering their country. Tariffs are collected at the
- [Discover Your Market in the Americas](https://developtradelaw.net/discover-your-market-in-the-americas/) - With the population of the Latin American & Caribbean region comprising 9% of the world’s population and containing three of the world’s fastest growing emerging economies, it is time to discover your market in the Americas. The large and consumer-driven U.S. market is undoubtedly the favored destination in the Americas. At the same time, about
- [Discover Your Market in Asia](https://developtradelaw.net/discover-your-market-in-asia/) - Asia is the largest and most populated continent on Earth. It currently holds 60% of the world’s population. Today, there are 525 million middle class consumers; by 2030 that number is expected to rise to 3.2 billion, more than 8 times the expected size of the U.S. market at that time. By 2030, some estimate,
- [Discover Your Market in Africa](https://developtradelaw.net/discover-your-market-in-africa/) - Africa is the world's second-largest and most-populous continent, accounting for about 15% of the world's population. Africa has experienced remarkable economic growth since 2000, due to its abundant natural resources and robust demand for consumer goods and services from a growing middle class. It is time to discover your market in Africa. Many products from
- [How Will US Trade Policy Change Under a Biden Administration?](https://developtradelaw.net/how-will-us-trade-policy-change-under-a-biden-administration/) - The Trump trade policy has been characterized by a protectionist America-first agenda. Featuring unilateralism and isolationism, its hallmarks have included a repudiation of multilateral trade agreements and negotiations, a unilateral trade war with China, and a winner takes all approach to longstanding trade relations. There have been some gains for the U.S. – using “NAFTA
- [Welcome to Dr. Ngozi – Implications for the WTO](https://developtradelaw.net/welcome-to-dr-ngozi-implications-for-the-wto/) - As we celebrate the achievements of women this month (March) we also welcome Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the new Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). By her very appointment, “Dr. Ngozi”, as she is called, has overcome a six-month period when the organization was leaderless. Mr. Robert Azevedo of Brazil, the former Director-General, stepped
- [Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Has Expired - Again!](https://developtradelaw.net/generalized-system-of-preferences-gsp-has-expired-again/) - As of December 31, 2020, importers who rely on the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program have lost those benefits. GSP has expired – again! The GSP is the largest US trade preference program, allowing over 5000 products from over 100 developing countries to enter the United States on a duty-free basis. The duty-free access
- [Looking Forward to 2021 on Trade](https://developtradelaw.net/looking-forward-to-2021-on-trade/) - The Vaccine The 2020 global pandemic highlighted the cracks in the supply chains that keep us fed, clothed, in health, and entertained. In 2021, our hopes for getting back to a post-pandemic life depend on the effective global distribution of the newly manufactured vaccines. Are our supply chains up to it? This process begins with
- [New Global Landscape in 2021](https://developtradelaw.net/new-global-landscape-in-2021/) - January 1, 2021, the global landscape changed in two historic and divergent ways. Britain completely left the European Union in search of greater control over its own borders, while the countries of Africa took a key step towards harmonization and the vision of an African single market. Brexit: New EU-UK Trading Rules Concluded on
- [Top International Trade Stories in 2019 - Keep Watching in 2020!](https://developtradelaw.net/top-international-trade-stories-in-2019-keep-watching-in-2020/) - US-China trade – will the two economic powerhouses be able to negotiate away the trade tensions and tariffs? They have negotiated a Phase One deal which is scheduled to be signed in January. But we have been here before. The mutual mistrust means that all bets are off until the deal is actually inked. Brexit
- [Trade Negotiations Present Opportunity to Reframe US-Kenya Trade Relations](https://developtradelaw.net/trade-negotiations-present-opportunity-to-reframe-us-kenya-trade-relations/) - In 2016, I worked with a Kenyan exporter and her buyer seeking to address the technical barriers to importing French beans from Kenya into the United States. A major vegetable export crop in Kenya, French beans are grown mostly by small-scale farmers, providing them with significant income earning opportunities. Virtually all the beans are exported to Europe. None of it is imported into the United States. The US-Kenya trade negotiations present an opportunity to reframe US-Kenya trade relations.
- [Brexit: The New Deal](https://developtradelaw.net/brexit-the-new-deal/) - The new Brexit deal reached by Boris Johnson with the European Union (EU) essentially revives one of the options previously rejected by Theresa May. To avoid reintroducing a border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, the new Brexit deal instead places a border in the Irish Sea. Johnson and the EU negotiators also
- [How Can the Blue Economy Help the Caribbean Recover?](https://developtradelaw.net/how-can-the-blue-economy-help-the-caribbean-recover/) - The following is an excerpt that was taken from the front page of the October 19th publication of the Latin America Advisor. "The Caribbean is better positioned than any other region in the world to take advantage of the “blue economy,” Valerie Hickey, a practice manager at the World Bank, said this month. The blue
- [In Tribute to RBG, the Trailblazer](https://developtradelaw.net/in-tribute-to-rbg-the-trailblazer/) - I have a personal memory, which I shall always treasure, of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. No, I did not know her personally. Nor did we ever “meet” in the usual sense of the word. In 2004, I applied to and was admitted into the US Supreme Court Bar. One slightly overcast April morning, along with other
- [Will Suriname’s New President Bring Big Changes?](https://developtradelaw.net/will-surinames-new-president-bring-big-changes/) - The following excerpt was contributed by International Trade Attorney and Consultant, Andrea Ewart in the August 5th publication of Latin America Advisor. Andrea Ewart, CEO of DevelopTradeLaw: “The decisive rejection of Bouterse’s government by the Surinamese electorate gives the new government a strong mandate to address the long list of challenges facing the country. Having
- [CBP Proposes to Modernize the Regulation of US Customs Brokers](https://developtradelaw.net/cbp-proposes-to-modernize-the-regulation-of-us-customs-brokers/) - On June 5, 2020, the US Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP) issued proposed rules to modernize the regulation of US customs brokers. CBP invites comments through the submission of written data, views, or arguments on all aspects of the proposed rule on or before August 4, 2020.
- [Interview with Tamica Solomon, Acting Director USMCA Center](https://developtradelaw.net/interview-with-tamica-solomon-acting-director-usmca-center/) - Andrea Ewart interviewed Tamica Solomon, the Acting Director of the United States-Mexico Canada (USMCA) Center. A summary of the interview follows. The interview can be heard in its entirety here. The USMCA Center was recently opened by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to implement and help coordinate the Agreement, which entered into force
- [Five (5) Tips for Re-Engineering Your Supply Chains in the Pandemic](https://developtradelaw.net/five-5-tips-for-re-engineering-your-supply-chains-in-the-pandemic/) - Here are five factors to consider as you begin the task of re-engineering your supply chains in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [Trade Sanctions Are Still Operating During the Pandemic](https://developtradelaw.net/trade-sanctions-are-still-operating-during-the-pandemic/) - Trade sanctions are still operating during the pandemic. The United States and other countries impose comprehensive economic and trade embargoes or more targeted sanctions on countries considered “bad actors” by the United Nations or individual countries. Small businesses and not-for-profit organizations that operate internationally are particularly susceptible to the devastating consequences of violating these sanctions.
- [Can my Company Still Take Advantage of the #COVID-19 90-Day Duty Postponement?](https://developtradelaw.net/can-my-company-still-take-advantage-of-the-covid-19-90-day-duty-postponement/) - It may not be too late to take advantage of CBP's #COVID-19 90-Day Duty Postponement Rule.
- [New US-Mexico-Canada Agreement Takes Effect on July 1, 2020](https://developtradelaw.net/new-us-mexico-canada-agreement-takes-effect-on-july-1-2020/) - The new US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) replaces NAFTA on July 1, 2020.
- [Act Now to Benefit From 2021 Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Duty Reductions](https://developtradelaw.net/act-now-to-benefit-from-2021-miscellaneous-tariff-bill-duty-reductions/) - You need to act now to keep or obtain a suspension or reduction of duties on your imports under the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill process! A Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) is a law that temporarily reduces or suspends the import tariffs paid on eligible products imported into the United States. Current MTB duty suspensions and reductions
- [Mechanism Needed to Prevent Crises in US-Caribbean Relations](https://developtradelaw.net/mechanism-needed-to-manage-crises-in-us-caribbean-relations/) - Tivoli Gardens residents protest Relations between the United States and Jamaica have been quite tense lately. At the center of the storm is an extradition request from the United States to the Jamaican government for Christopher “Dudus” Coke, wanted for trial in the United States on major drugs and weapon-running charges. Dudus, in fact,
- [Mitt Romney on Trade](https://developtradelaw.net/mitt-romney-on-trade/) - With Mitt Romney about to accept the nomination to be the 2012 Presidential candidate for the Republican Party, this seems an appropriate time to revisit the issue raised in a previous post about the trade platforms, or lack thereof, of the four main candidates in the Republican primary. As I indicated then, Mitt Romney’s platform
- [President Obama’s Trade Policy for 2012 and Beyond, Part I](https://developtradelaw.net/president-obamas-trade-policy-for-2012-and-beyond/) - As President for the past 3 years and 9 months (as of September, 2012), President Obama leaves a track record that allows interested observers to assess his accomplishments on trade and what his trade policy will be if he is re-elected. As required by law and following the practice of his predecessors, since 2009 the
- [Trade Opportunities in President Obama’s Second Term](https://developtradelaw.net/trade-opportunities-in-president-obamas-second-term/) - “Second Opportunity” reads this headline from La Vanguardia, one of Spain’s leading daily newspapers, the morning after President Obama was re-elected to a second term. This theme was repeated in the coverage of U.S. election results which received front page attention worldwide. The Foreign Policy featured its top ten front pages from around the world. What
- [Flu and International Trade](https://developtradelaw.net/flu-and-international-trade/) - Having spent a chunk of December and a good part of January recovering from the flu and its lingering symptoms, this just seemed a relevant topic on which to return to my blog posts. Flu epidemics can reach global proportions and have a negative effect on trade. This possibility is most obvious when we have
- [Embassy of Jamaica Trade Publications Presentation](https://developtradelaw.net/embassy-of-jamaica-trade-publications-presentation/) - In 2012, I was privileged to be able to present to the Embassy of Jamaica of copies of published articles on Caribbean trade issues. The latest article included in the copies is titled “Dangerous Dancehall Reggae and Caribbean Treaty Obligations” and applies international trade law to a discussion of recent bans by CARICOM member states on performances of
- [In honor of International Women's Day, 2013](https://developtradelaw.net/in-honor-of-international-womens-day-2013/) - The IntlawGrrls blog which was on hiatus for some months has been relaunched on March 8, 2013, International Women's Day. In honor of International Women's Day, I invite you to visit IntLawGrrls and read my article, The Gender Agenda in Trade. This title speaks to the theme for 2013 International Women's Day -- The Gender Agenda:
- [International Trade Alphabet Soup, Part A](https://developtradelaw.net/international-trade-alphabet-soup-part-a/) - In my last posts, I wrote about the “GSP” – Generalized System of Preferences -- program. That is just one of the many acronyms that we use in the international trade arena. I’m starting a series, “International Trade Alphabet Soup” that will periodically list and provide context for some key acronyms in the world
- [It’ll Still be “Made in America”](https://developtradelaw.net/itll-still-be-made-in-america/) - In this Washington Post article, The town that pork built tries to digest Smithfield sale (pun obviously intended) the residents of Smithfield, Virginia (USA) react to news of the sale of Smithfield Foods to a Chinese buyer. Smithfield Foods is the world’s largest pork producer. The Chinese rank 9th (yes only 9th) among the world’s eaters
- [Trade Alphabet Soup, Part B](https://developtradelaw.net/trade-alphabet-soup-part-b/) - Here is Part "B" of my series, “International Trade Alphabet Soup” that will periodically list and provide context for key acronyms and international trade terms: BAR – Buy American Restrictions: The Buy American Act of 1933 restricts the purchase of non-US goods and services by the US Government. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of
- [GSP Has Expired!](https://developtradelaw.net/gsp-has-expired/) - As of August 1st (2013), importers who rely on the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) preference program have lost those benefits. As I explained in previous posts the GSP program allows about 5,000 products from about 127 developing countries to enter the United States on a duty-free basis. The duty-free access benefits exporters from developing countries
- [African Exporters: Access & Opportunities to the U.S. Market](https://developtradelaw.net/access-opportunities-to-the-u-s-market-for-african-exporters/) - For African exporters interested in the US market, the good news is that US-African trade grew by more than 500 per cent between 2001 and 2011. The U.S. market is wide open for goods that conform to its laws. The African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA) and the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) programs can give African
- [International Trade Terms: Trade Alphabet Soup, Part C](https://developtradelaw.net/international-trade-terms-trade-alphabet-soup-part-c/) - Here is Part “C” of my series, “International Trade Alphabet Soup” that will periodically list and provide context for key acronyms and international trade terms: CACM – Central American Common Market: Trade bloc established by Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua which have removed duties on most products moving within the bloc, unified
- [Country Traders Gets Ready for Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)](https://developtradelaw.net/country-traders-food-safety-modernization-act-fsma/) - Case Study : Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Country Traders recently shared its story of getting ready for the requirements of the U.S. Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The FSMA is aimed at securing the U.S. food supply. To ensure that imported food is held to the same safety standards as food produced in
- [International Trade Terms: Trade Alphabet Soup, Part D](https://developtradelaw.net/international-trade-terms-trade-alphabet-soup-part-d/) - Here is Part “D” of my series, “International Trade Alphabet Soup” that will periodically list and provide context for key acronyms and international trade terms: DAC – Development Assistance Committee: an international forum consisting of the world’s largest funders of aid, most of them members of the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) – www.oecd.org.
- [Use Technology to Take Your Business Global](https://developtradelaw.net/use-technology-to-take-your-business-global/) - In several previous posts, we have discussed this reality – In today’s globalized economy your next business opportunity could be located anywhere in the world. Trade Agreements, Trade Financing, and Technology provide the doors for small businesses to take advantage of these international business opportunities. In this post we discuss how you can use technology
- [Women in Business Going Global: In Honor of National Women’s Small Business Month](https://developtradelaw.net/women-in-business-going-global-in-honor-of-national-womens-small-business/) - October is National Women’s Small Business Month in the United States. In honor of National Women’s Small Business Month, we explore the trends for women in business going global. October, 2014 also marks the 25th anniversary of the passage of Women’s Business Ownership Act of 1988. Among other things, the Act established the National Women's
- [International Trade Terms: Trade Alphabet Soup, Part E](https://developtradelaw.net/international-trade-terms-trade-alphabet-soup-part-e/) - Here is Part “E” of my series, “International Trade Alphabet Soup” that will periodically list and provide context for key acronyms and international trade terms: E EAA -- Export Administration Act (United States) of 1979 which provided legal authority to the US President to control U.S. exports for reasons of national security and/or foreign policy
- [When Can You Start Trading with Cuba?](https://developtradelaw.net/when-can-you-start-trading-with-cuba/) - When can you start trading with Cuba? Not just yet! On December 17, 2014, President Obama announced significant changes to U.S. foreign relations with Cuba. They included: Plans to re-establish US-Cuba diplomatic relations after a 50+-year break; Eased restrictions on travel to Cuba by specified categories of US persons; Opportunities for travelers to import up to
- [The Power of E-Commerce: A Conversation with Jack Ma](https://developtradelaw.net/the-power-of-e-commerce-a-conversation-with-jack-ma/) - As we have said in previous posts – in today’s world, if you have a website, you are a global company! That is the power of e-commerce! Today’s technology allows a buyer located anywhere in the world to use a cell phone to locate your company’s website and buy your product or service. There are
- [A Practical Guide to Using Carnets](https://developtradelaw.net/a-practical-guide-to-using-carnets/) - In many countries, goods that are to be temporarily imported and re-exported within one year may be imported without duties. Traders/travelers may choose from one of the following three options: 1. At time of entry, register the good as a temporary importation, deposit the duties and taxes and receive a refund when the good is
- [International Trade Terms: Trade Alphabet Soup, Part F](https://developtradelaw.net/international-trade-terms-trade-alphabet-soup-part-f/) - Here is Part “F” of my series, “International Trade Alphabet Soup” that will periodically list and provide context for key acronyms and international trade terms: FAO – Food & Agriculture Organisation is an agency of the United Nations whose work includes helping developing countries, in particular, to structure trade policies to achieve enhanced food security. FAS
- [Your Intellectual Property – How to Protect Your Rights Globally](https://developtradelaw.net/your-intellectual-property-how-to-protect-your-rights-globally/) - Protection of your intellectual property begins locally. Your intellectual property is any creation of your mind. Most countries have laws that allow you to protect these creations. In this post we discuss forms of intellectual property you may already be using in your business and how to protect them. Major Forms of Intellectual Property Trademarks:
- [In Honor of U.S. National Small Business Week 2015: Getting Started as a Global Business](https://developtradelaw.net/u-s-national-small-business-week-2015-getting-started-as-a-global-business/) - In honor of U.S. National Small Business Week 2015, this post shares steps for getting started as a global business. You are a small business or solopreneur going along your merry way, when a business lead that could take your business overseas drops into your lap. What do you do? Where do you start? Here
- [Hope for US Importers Who Use AGOA & GSP](https://developtradelaw.net/hope-for-us-importers-who-use-agoa-gsp/) - The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program allows about 5,000 products from about 127 developing countries to enter the United States on a duty-free basis. The African Growth & Opportunity Act (AGOA) program provides duty-free access for products of sub-Saharan African exporters entering the United States. Both programs help exports from developing countries to be competitive in the
- [International Trade Terms: Trade Alphabet Soup, Part H](https://developtradelaw.net/international-trade-terms-trade-alphabet-soup-part-h/) - International Trade Terms: Trade Alphabet Soup, Part H Here is Part “H” of my series, “International Trade Alphabet Soup” that will periodically list and provide context for key acronyms and international trade terms: H HCP -- Hemispheric Cooperation Program was created during the failed negotiations to create the Free Trade Area of the
- [GSP Renewed and AGOA Extended](https://developtradelaw.net/gsp-renewed-and-agoa-extended/) - With President Obama’s signature of the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015, GSP has been renewed and AGOA extended. The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program allows about 5,000 products from about 127 developing countries to enter the United States on a duty-free basis. The African Growth & Opportunity Act (AGOA) program provides duty-free access
- [International Trade Terms: Trade Alphabet Soup, Part I](https://developtradelaw.net/international-trade-terms-trade-alphabet-soup-part-i/) - Here is Part “I” of my series, “International Trade Alphabet Soup” that will periodically list and provide context for key acronyms and international trade terms: IACAC -- Inter-American Commercial Arbitration Commission provides a system for settlement, by arbitration or conciliation, of international commercial disputes throughout the Western Hemisphere. IADB (or IDB) -- Inter-American Development Bank
- [GSP is Back! What To Do](https://developtradelaw.net/gsp-is-back-what-to-do/) - Starting on July 29, 2015, importers can begin to take advantage of the retroactive renewal of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program. GSP is Back! This means: Entering GSP-eligible products without having to pay duties; and Claiming refunds for duties paid while the program was lapsed (July 31, 2013 – July 29, 2015) Entering
- [Trade in Services](https://developtradelaw.net/trade-in-services/) - This post is being written as I prepare to take a well-needed vacation. Thinking about my upcoming vacation made me think about tourism, which led me to trade in services. Hopefully you followed this train of thought, as it has made me decide to update and share an earlier post that discusses the key role
- [International Trade Terms: Trade Alphabet Soup, Part J](https://developtradelaw.net/international-trade-terms-trade-alphabet-soup-part-j/) - Here is Part “J” of my series, “International Trade Alphabet Soup” that will periodically list and provide context for key acronyms and international trade terms: JBIC - Japan Bank for International Cooperation is the world's largest source of development finance with an annual budget of over 3 trillion yen (approx. US $27 billion). It was
- [Doing Business in Cuba](https://developtradelaw.net/doing-business-in-cuba/) - New changes in US policy towards Cuba that took effect on September 21, 2015 have expanded the range of business and commercial activities that US persons can undertake in Cuba. At the same time, it is important to move ahead only with a full understanding of the remaining obstacles to doing business in Cuba. Openings
- [Coming Soon: Changes to US Food Label Requirements](https://developtradelaw.net/coming-soon-changes-to-us-food-label-requirements/) - Starting December 1, coming soon near you – changes to US food label requirements. US food labelling laws require that most foods bear nutrition labeling. Furthermore, the information must be easily read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary terms of purchase and use. In other words, the average grocery shopper should be able
- [Your small business is BIG enough to go global!](https://developtradelaw.net/your-small-business-is-big-enough-to-go-global-2/) - In recognition of the key role that small businesses play in the US economy, Black Friday – the big shopping day after U.S. Thanksgiving Day, is now followed by Shop Small Business Saturday. Sites like these, created for the special day, raise the visibility of small businesses, not only in the U.S. but around the
- [WTO 10th Ministerial Conference: The Nairobi Package on Agriculture](https://developtradelaw.net/wto-10th-ministerial-conference-the-nairobi-package/) - The World Trade Organization (WTO) 10th Ministerial Conference was held, for the first time in WTO history, in Africa – Nairobi, Kenya. Scheduled for December 15-18, 2015, extending discussions for a fifth day allowed the Ministers to reach consensus on the Nairobi Package. In the Ministerial Declaration, WTO members reaffirmed the pre-eminence of the WTO
- [WTO 10th Ministerial Conference: The Nairobi Package on LDCs](https://developtradelaw.net/wto-10th-ministerial-conference-the-nairobi-package-on-ldcs/) - The Nairobi package adopted at the WTO 10th Ministerial Conference (December 15-19, 2015) contained the Nairobi Ministerial Declaration along with five Ministerial Decisions. The three Ministerial Decisions on Agriculture were discussed in our last post. This post discusses the two Decisions on Least Developed Countries. 48 Least Developed Countries (LDCs) meet the United Nations (UN)
- [WTO 10th Ministerial Conference](https://developtradelaw.net/wto-10th-ministerial-conference/) - The WTO 10th Ministerial Conference is underway, taking place from December 15-18, 2015. The World Trade Organisation (WTO) Ministerial Conference is the organization’s highest decision-making body and meets every two years. For the first time in its history, the meeting is being held in Africa – Nairobi, Kenya. What is on the agenda? Expansion Liberia
- [TPP by the Numbers](https://developtradelaw.net/tpp-by-the-numbers-2/) - TPP – the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement was formally signed in New Zealand on February 4, 2016. TPP aims to create one regional market for goods and services from its member countries which all border the Pacific Ocean. It also establishes the rules by which the member countries will need to trade with each other.
- [In Honor of International Women’s Day, 2016](https://developtradelaw.net/in-honor-of-international-womens-day-2016/) - Just in time for International Women’s Month (2016), the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) office of the US Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it had, for the first, time, broken the 5% target for federal government contracts awarded to women-owned small businesses (WOSBs). Kudos to Erin Andrew, who leads the SBA’s Office of Women’s Business
- [US-Cuba Commercial Thaw Progresses](https://developtradelaw.net/us-cuba-commercial-thaw-progresses/) - The visit to Cuba of the first sitting US President since Calvin Coolidge (1923-1929) and the Rolling Stones free open-air concert were the undoubted highlights of President Obama’s visit to Cuba (March 21-22, 2016). To get a picture of how the US-Cuba commercial thaw progresses, however, let’s take a look at who accompanied President Obama
- [US-Cuba Commercial Thaw Progresses, cont'd](https://developtradelaw.net/us-cuba-commercial-thaw-progresses-contd/) - Continued from ...US-Cuba Commercial Thaw Progresses While the visit to Cuba of the first sitting US President since Calvin Coolidge (1923-1929) and the Rolling Stones free open-air concert were the undoubted highlights of President Obama’s visit to Cuba (March 21-22, 2016), to get a picture of how the US-Cuba commercial thaw progresses we need to look
- [FSMA Update for Importers – June 2016](https://developtradelaw.net/fsma-update-for-importers-june-2016/) - The struggles of Chipotle, the US restaurant chain, to regain customers lost after hundreds fell ill from contaminated food, reinforce the preventative goals of the US Food Safety Modernization ACT (FSMA). Since our last FSMA Update, the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has continued to kick FSMA implementation into high gear: Final Rule for Mitigation
- [US Tourism in Cuba?](https://developtradelaw.net/us-tourism-in-cuba/) - The thaw in US-Cuba political and commercial relations have continued, but is there US tourism in Cuba? We shared in an earlier post details on the commercial interests included in President Obama’s to Cuba in March (2016). The following Company Executives accompanied the President to Cuba: Brian Chesky, President and Founder of Airbnb, one of
- [Why Trade Matters to Everyone](https://developtradelaw.net/why-trade-matters-to-everyone-2/) - The World Trade Organization (WTO) Public Forum of 2014 was held under the theme – “Why Trade Matters to Everyone”. With the importance and relevance of trade being questioned in the US elections, and indeed around the world, this theme is still worth addressing. The WTO Forum aimed to tell “the human story behind trade”.
- [U.S. Presidential Candidates on Trade](https://developtradelaw.net/u-s-presidential-candidates-on-trade/) - With the election about a month away, we use this post to take a look at the U.S. Presidential candidates on trade. Hillary Clinton on Trade Hillary Clinton as President will continue the general course of President Obama’s foreign trade policy. This course has focused on three main issues: Expanding market access through trade agreements;
- [US - Cuba Thaw – Round Six](https://developtradelaw.net/us-cuba-thaw-round-six/) - A 6th round of regulatory changes in the US – Cuba thaw was announced by two key U.S. agencies on October 16, 2016. Along with President Obama’s Policy Directive on US-Cuba Normalization pronounced two days before, these changes continue to carve out exemptions to the US embargo against Cuba. US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets
- [Our Food Smells Different!](https://developtradelaw.net/our-food-smells-different/) - As the FDA strengthens enforcement of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), I am reminded of how this might impact the importer who shared this concern with me, “Our food smells different and that causes problems with US Customs.” “Problems” can mean having your shipment detained, opened and inspected, and re-exported or destroyed. The US
- [Trump Trade Policy: A Preview](https://developtradelaw.net/trump-trade-policy-a-preview/) - Global markets initially reeled in response to Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election. They have since recovered, but a preview of Trump trade policy helps to explain the initial nervousness. Protectionism In his trade platform to “make America great again”, Mr. Trump promised, among other things, to take the following steps: Strengthen trade
- [In Honor of International Women's Day 2017 - Women in Agribusiness](https://developtradelaw.net/in-honor-of-international-womens-day-2017-women-in-agribusiness/) - This is a guest post authored by Ashley Evans, a graduate of Loyola College of Law with an interest in international agricultural law related to trade: It’s not easy to be a woman in the agricultural trade business - their key role should be recognized and supported. International Women's Day (IWD), celebrated March 8th, provides
- [Trade Watch 2018: The World Trade Organisation - Part I](https://developtradelaw.net/trade-watch-2018-world-trade-organization-part/) - Do the weak and divided outcomes of the 11th WTO Ministerial Conference signal that the World Trade Organization (WTO) is becoming another example of failed multilateralism? Launched in 1995 as the world’s rulemaking organization on international trade, the stated primary purpose of the WTO is “to open trade for the benefit of all”. It seeks to
- [Trade Watch 2018: The World Trade Organisation, Part II](https://developtradelaw.net/trade-watch-2018-world-trade-organisation-part-ii/) - – In Part I we discussed the weak and divided outcomes from the 11th WTO Ministerial Conference. Institutional Concerns Several institutional factors explain the weak and divided outcomes from the 11th WTO Ministerial Conference. The WTO’s consensus approach to decision-making means that nothing is decided until all Members agree. Each of its 164 (as
- [Opportunity to Advance a Development Dimension to Investment Facilitation](https://developtradelaw.net/opportunity-to-advance-a-development-dimension-to-investment-facilitation/) - The Joint Ministerial Statement on Investment Facilitation for Development adopted on the last day of the 11th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference (for our discussion on the Ministerial click here), signals an opportunity to advance a development dimension to investment facilitation. The Joint Ministerial Statement called for the start of structured discussions with the
- [Davos 2018 on the Fractured Global Economy](https://developtradelaw.net/davos-2018-fractured-global-economy/) - Under the theme - Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World – attendees of the 2018 World Economic Forum in Davos recognized that the undeniable gains from the growth in international trade have bypassed some countries and some people in just about every country. However, the meeting was short on remedies to address this
- [Trade Watch 2018: NAFTA Renegotiations](https://developtradelaw.net/trade-watch-2018-nafta-renegotiations/) - The threat to “Kill NAFTA” was a consistent promise of Trump as a presidential candidate. Instead, while the threat remains, on May 18, 2017 the Trump Administration announced its intention to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). To what end? And what is the status of NAFTA renegotiations? As of February, 2018, the
- [Trade Watch 2018: NAFTA Renegotiations – Part II](https://developtradelaw.net/trade-watch-2018-nafta-renegotiations-part-ii/) - (In Part I, we explained that while Canada and Mexico seek to “modernize” NAFTA, the U.S. has said it seeks to “restructure” NAFTA.) Even as NAFTA negotiators concluded the 7th round of negotiations (March 5th in Mexico), the threat to “Kill NAFTA” resonates. Negotiators agreed on the rules for regulatory practices and sanitary physo-sanitary (SPS)
- [Trump Trade Agenda](https://developtradelaw.net/trump-trade-agenda/) - The Trump trade agenda is in the news. Since January (2018), the Trump Administration has imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, started a trade war with China, and re-negotiated the 6-year old Korea-US Free Trade Agreement (KORUS). The Administration also continues NAFTA re-negotiations and most recently is considering having the U.S. re-join the Trans
- [Should the system of investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) be reformed?](https://developtradelaw.net/system-investor-state-dispute-settlement-isds-reformed/) - Should the system of investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) be reformed? That is the question being considered by the United Nations Commission on Trade Law (UNCITRAL). ISDS provisions are contained in about 3,000 investment treaties and investment chapters of free trade agreements. The provisions permit a foreign investor in the form of a company or individual
- [Have US Tariffs Launched a Trade War?](https://developtradelaw.net/us-tariffs-launched-trade-war/) - Citing national security concerns, in March (2018) the Trump Administration imposed a 25% duty on steel imports and a 10% duty on aluminum imports. Have US tariffs launched a trade war? Or is it clever use of a negotiating tactic by the Administration? Negotiations Using the threat of the tariffs, the Trump Administration received commitments
- [Is Your Company Affected by the Trump Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum?](https://developtradelaw.net/company-affected-trump-tariffs-steel-aluminum/) - Citing national security concerns the Trump Administration has imposed an additional 25% duty on steel mill and a 10% duty on aluminum articles imported into the United States. As of June 1, 2018, imports from all countries, with 4 exceptions, are subject to the additional tax. Is your company affected by the Trump tariffs on steel
- [Trade Watch 2018: UK Brexit Proposal](https://developtradelaw.net/trade-watch-2018-uk-brexit-proposal/) - The British government’s proposal for the United Kingdom’s post-Brexit relationship with the European Union has pleased neither the Brexiters nor the EU. It is easy to understand why. The White Paper, The Future Relationship Between the UK and the European Union, boldly proposes that the UK leave the EU while keeping those aspects of EU
- [UK Brexit Proposal on Trade in Goods](https://developtradelaw.net/uk-brexit-proposal-on-trade-in-goods/) - The EU’s Chief Brexit Negotiator has decisively rejected the United Kingdom’s proposal to manage its post-Brexit trade in goods with the EU. The UK’s White Paper – “The Future Relationship Between the United Kingdom and the European Union”proposes the creation of a “deep and comprehensive economic partnership” between the EU and the UK. (Click here
- [UK Brexit Proposal: Services and Investment](https://developtradelaw.net/uk-brexit-proposal-services-and-investment/) - UK Brexit Proposal: Services and Investment Freedom of businesses and professionals to provide services anywhere within the European Union(EU) is a core principle governing the EU Single Market for Services. And the EU single market has been good to UK service providers - UK firms provided over 14% EU audit and accountancy imports in
- [What is a Tariff Anyway?](https://developtradelaw.net/what-is-a-tariff-anyway/) - A few weeks ago (July 2018), I led a seminar on international trade for high school students which brought home to me how much misunderstanding exists about what is a tariff. The assumption was that tariffs are inherently protectionist. The current use of tariffs by the Trump Administration to protect the U.S. steel and aluminum
- [Trade Watch 2018: NAFTA Lives](https://developtradelaw.net/trade-watch-2018-nafta-lives/) - The United States, Canada, and Mexico have reached agreement on a modernized NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement), now to be called the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). After months of negotiating trilaterally, the US and Mexico reached an agreement that excluded Canada, which was left to negotiate separately with the U.S. Several deadlines for conclusion of
- [Regulatory Updates for U.S. Food Importers – November 2018](https://developtradelaw.net/regulatory-updates-for-u-s-food-importers-november-2018/) - The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) of 2011 aims to ensure the safety of the U.S. food supply with a focus on preventing, rather than responding to, food contaminations. FSMA requirements apply to domestic and imported human and animal food products, including dietary supplements, regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). URGENT: Food
- [Trade Watch 2019](https://developtradelaw.net/trade-watch-2019/) - Not surprisingly, given the challenging issues that were on our Trade Watch 2018, several have come over into 2019, unresolved and in some cases even more complex. Here are the issues we will be following in Trade Watch 2019. NAFTA Re-negotiated: NAFTA has been re-negotiated and the US Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) concluded. So,
- [Trade Watch: The Brexit Box](https://developtradelaw.net/trade-watch-the-brexit-box/) - It’s March 29, 2019 – Brexit day – when Britain was scheduled to leave the European Union (EU). Instead, today the British Parliament for the third time rejected the EU Withdrawal Agreement negotiated by Theresa May’s government. This means that there is still no plan in place to manage Britain’s post-Brexit relationship with the EU.
- [US-China Tensions: War over Tariffs or for Domination?](https://developtradelaw.net/us-china-tensions-war-over-tariffs-or-for-domination/) - If you are expecting the “tariff war” between the United States and China to end anytime soon, much less in a trade agreement, please don’t hold your breath. Here is how Steve Bannon, former White House Advisor to the Trump Administration and co-architect of the current U.S. China policy explains its intent – “Tariffs are
- [Protecting Your Intellectual Property at the US Border – Part I](https://developtradelaw.net/protecting-your-intellectual-property-at-the-us-border-part-i/) - As the primary U.S. agency responsible for securing America’s borders, the responsibilities of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) also include protecting your intellectual property at the US border. To help guard against the infringement of U.S. patents, copyrights, and trademarks, CBP intercepts counterfeit and pirated goods at the U.S. border, protecting businesses and
- [Protecting Your Intellectual Property at the US Border – Part II](https://developtradelaw.net/protecting-your-intellectual-property-at-the-us-border-part-ii/) - As part of its responsibilities in protecting your intellectual property at the border, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) targets and seizes imports of counterfeit and pirated goods. In Part I, we discussed the steps that IPR holders can take to get CBP’s help in enforcing their rights. In Part II, we discuss exceptions for
- [Request for Testimony & Submissions for USITC 24th Hearing on CBERA](https://developtradelaw.net/request-for-testimony-submissions-for-usitc-24th-hearing-on-cbera/) - On May 14, 2019, the US International Trade Commission (USITC) is holding a public hearing in connection with the preparation of its 24th biennial public report on the Caribbean Basin Economic Reform Act (CBERA) which grants duty-free access into the United States for products from the Caribbean. The report will cover trade during calendar years
- [Trade Watch 2018](https://developtradelaw.net/trade-watch-2018/) - Here are the trade issues we will be watching through the course of 2018: Brexit: The two-year period for UK to negotiate its exit from the EU began on 29th March, 2017. Can the 30th March 2019 deadline be met? How will the anti-trade sentiments that fueled Brexit impact the negotiations? How are Brexit and these negotiations shaping
- [GSP is Back! What To Do](https://developtradelaw.net/gsp-back-2/) - GSP is back! As of April 22, 2018 importers can once again take advantage of the retroactive renewal of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program. This means: Entering GSP-eligible products without having to pay duties; and Claiming refunds for duties paid while the program was lapsed (January 1, 2018 – April 21, 2018) Entering
- [Trade Watch 2018: Brexit](https://developtradelaw.net/trade-watch-2018-brexit/) - On March 29, 2019 the United Kingdom (UK) is scheduled to leave the European Union (EU). On what terms? What will Brexit mean for the future of the UK’s trading relations with the EU and the rest of the world? Just over a year ago (on March 29, 2017), UK Prime Minister, Theresa May, informed
- [Do Gender Issues Belong in a Trade Agreement?](https://developtradelaw.net/gender-issues-belong-trade-agreement/) - Do gender issues belong in a trade agreement? “Yes!”, says Canada. The updated Canada – Chile Free Trade Agreement contains a gender chapter, the first of its kind for a G-20 country. And Canada has proposed that a gender chapter also be included in re-negotiated North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). This chapter would be
- [Trade Watch 2017](https://developtradelaw.net/trade-watch-2017/) - It should come as no surprise to anyone who has been paying attention that several developments of 2016 will bear fruit in 2017. Trade Watch 2017 lists some key issues to watch out for in the trade arena this year: Brexit: Britain must act on its vote to leave the European Union. January 17, (2017)
- [International Trade Terms: Trade Alphabet Soup, Part K](https://developtradelaw.net/international-trade-terms-trade-alphabet-soup-part-k/) - Here is Part “K” of my series, “International Trade Alphabet Soup” that will periodically list and provide context for key acronyms and international trade terms: KFAED – Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development assists Arab and other developing countries in developing their economies, particularly by providing them with loans required for the implementation of their
- [The Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation](https://developtradelaw.net/the-global-alliance-for-trade-facilitation/) - One of the sessions held at the 2015 WTO Public Forum pre-launched the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation. The Alliance is a public-private partnership being established to support successful implementation of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement. The WTO Trade Facilitation (TF) Agreement is one of the key components of the Bali Package agreed to during
- [FDA Kicks FSMA Into High Gear](https://developtradelaw.net/fda-kicks-fsma-into-high-gear/) - Coincidence or not, following closely on the heels of major food poisoning incidents in the United States, the FDA kicks FSMA into high gear. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) cautions that there are about 24 multi-state (involving at least two states) food contamination outbreaks each year. That averages two major outbreaks each month. The
- [Trade Watch 2015](https://developtradelaw.net/trade-watch-2015/) - Trade Watch 2015 lists some key issues to watch out for in the trade arena this year: US-Cuba Relations: President Obama has announced a slight easing in its trade policy towards Cuba. The embargo remains in place (that can only be lifted or changed by US Congress). However, effective January 16, 2015, new regulations are
- [GSP Still Expired!](https://developtradelaw.net/gsp-still-expired/) - August 1st2014) marked the one-year “anniversary” of the loss by U.S. importers of GSP duty-free access to the US market. The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program allows about 5,000 products from about 127 developing countries to enter the United States on a duty-free basis. The program helps exports from developing countries to be competitive in
- [Increase African Exports Using AGOA](https://developtradelaw.net/increase-african-exports-using-agoa/) - In an earlier post, we reported on investigations to be conducted to support the increase in African exports using the African Growth & Opportunities Act (AGOA). In support of the commitment by the Obama Administration to renew AGOA the US International Trade Commission (USITC) had been requested to examine the impact of AGOA for African exporters and
- [In Honor of World Trade Month 2014: International Trading Resources](https://developtradelaw.net/world-trade-month-2014-international-trading-resources/) - The month of May is widely celebrated across the United States as “World Trade Month”. National Small Business Week (May 12-16) seems an appropriate time to highlight some of the international trading resources that are available to support companies to do business internationally. Rule # 1: Know Your International Destination Country Commercial Guides prepared by the
- [Global Business Opportunities](https://developtradelaw.net/business-opportunities-in-the-world-part-ii/) - In an earlier post, we discussed this reality – In today’s globalized economy your next business opportunity could be located anywhere in the world. Trade Agreements, Trade Financing, and Technology provide the doors for small businesses to take advantage of these global business opportunities. In this post, I’d like to highlight the role of technology,
- [WTO Introduces New Trade Rules](https://developtradelaw.net/wto-introduces-new-trade-rules/) - The WTO 9th Ministerial in Bali concluded on December 6th, 2013 with the first-ever global Agreement on Trade Facilitation. This Agreement introduces new trade rules to streamline customs and port procedures for the world's traders. Other key decisions implemented prior commitments to improve market access for the world’s least developed countries and on Yemen’s entry as the
- [Can I Do Business with Iran?](https://developtradelaw.net/can-i-do-business-with-iran/) - Beginning in 1995, the United Nations and the United States initiated and have increased economic sanctions against Iran. The comprehensive economic sanctions put in place over the years have effectively blocked, with very few exceptions, the opportunity to do business with Iran. The sanctions are in response to Iran’s nuclear enrichment activities in violation of international
- [Investigations & Discussions to Support AGOA Renewal for African Exporters](https://developtradelaw.net/investigations-discussions-launched-to-support-agoa-renewal/) - At the request of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has launched four investigations that will examine the impact of African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) on African exporters and for U.S. businesses. AGOA is the U.S. trade preference program that provides duty-free access for products of sub-Saharan African exporters entering the
- [GSP Update](https://developtradelaw.net/gsp-update/) - In an earlier post, we described the eligibility criteria and benefits of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program, which provides duty-free access for about 5,000 products from eligible developing countries. The program is reviewed annually, as a result of which products and/or countries may be added to or removed from the program. The results
- [National Small Business Week -- 50 Years!](https://developtradelaw.net/national-small-business-week-50-years/) - As part of National Small Business Week, I have had the opportunity to attend several events, some of them provided free of cost for small business owners. I am "passing it on" by sharing a few resources that I have developed for SMEs doing business internationally. Here is why WalMart got in trouble. But the
- [In Honor of World Trade Month 2013](https://developtradelaw.net/in-honor-of-world-trade-month-2013/) - The month of May is widely celebrated across the United States as World Trade Month. And by Presidential Proclamation, the United States celebrated World Trade Week, May 19th – 25th, 2013. In honor of World Trade Month, we highlight some of the resources that are becoming more widely available to support companies in doing business internationally.
- [Happy (Belated) Birthday to Me](https://developtradelaw.net/happy-belated-birthday-to-me/) - Ten (10) years ago, on April 23rd, I launched my own company as Andrea M. Ewart, P.C.. My focus then was to serve small and medium-sized importers and exporters through my legal skills; and governments in the Caribbean as a customs and trade attorney/consultant. Today, as DevelopTradeLaw, LLC, the company serves the same market, using
- [President Obama’s Trade Policy for 2012 and Beyond, Part II](https://developtradelaw.net/president-obamas-trade-policy-for-2012-and-beyond-part-ii/) - Our last post began a two-part examination of President Obama’s trade policy which highlights three areas: Expanding market access through trade agreements Enforcing trade rules in favor of US businesses Expanding exports through an SME Initiative and the National Export Initiative Part I assessed the Obama Administration’s performance in expanding market access. This post discusses the
- [Crowdfunding: An Old Concept Creates New Financing](https://developtradelaw.net/on-finance-continued-crowdfunding/) - A tried and true financing strategy spreads to benefit small businesses worldwide. Crowdfunding, which has been used to finance small projects and non-profit initiatives, is now becoming more prevalent in small business financing.
- [Access to Cash For International Trade](https://developtradelaw.net/access-to-cash-for-trade/) - Have business need cash? This is a common worldwide theme in business recently. As a result there have been the emergence and emphasis of several funding sources that can help businesses finance their trading efforts.
- [Hangers & Catfish Wars](https://developtradelaw.net/hangers-catfish-wars/) - In another example of how our globalized economy makes the concept of U.S. vs. “them” obsolete, recent news broadcasts have announced that it may soon become more expensive to get our clothes dry-cleaned. Why? The cost of steel wire hangers may soon go up. Why? The United States is considering placing increased taxes, known as
- [In Honor of National Small Business Week, 2012](https://developtradelaw.net/in-honor-of-national-small-business-week-2012/) - President Obama has declared the week of May 20th – 26th National Small Business Week, 2012. The Presidential Declaration refers to small businesses as the backbone of the US economy. It also uses the opportunity to highlight two key initiatives begun by the Obama Administration to promote and support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and
- [When Citizens are the “Losers” in a Trade Deal](https://developtradelaw.net/when-citizens-are-the-losers-in-a-trade-deal/) - Trade negotiators and policymakers of the developed world seem to have very short memories. They have apparently already forgotten the lessons of the failed 1999 WTO Seattle Ministerial when anti-globalization demonstrations played their part in delaying the start of the WTO Doha negotiating Round. This distrust has continued to provide the backdrop to the WTO
- [Republican Presidential Primary Candidates on Trade](https://developtradelaw.net/republican-presidential-primary-candidates-on-trade/) - Here’s just one example of why it matters that the people and institutions setting economic and trade policy actually know what they’re talking about. Americans have been experiencing sticker shock at the gas pump. Knowing how much cheaper gas is in the United States than in so many other countries I’m usually quite sanguine about
- [The U.S. Farm Bill 2012 & Trade Development](https://developtradelaw.net/the-u-s-farm-bill-2012-trade-development/) - The U.S. Congress has begun its work on the 2012 Farm Bill which will shape US agricultural and food assistance policy between 2013 and 2108. The US Farm Bill is the primary agricultural and food policy tool of the U.S. government, and is passed every five (5) years by the U.S. Congress. Covering such a
- [The Carbon Trade & Developing Countries](https://developtradelaw.net/the-carbon-trade-developing-countries/) - Carbon trade programs developed by countries in an effort to address climate change are entering the arena of cross-border trade, with potentially serious implications for developing countries, particularly those whose economies are dependent on tourism. These programs operate as a market-based mechanism for controlling the emission by industry of harmful pollutants, particularly carbon. Carbon, which
- [Davos 2012 on Doha](https://developtradelaw.net/davos-2012-on-doha/) - This time last week, the attendees at the 2012 World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland (held January 25th – 29th) were just recovering from their jetlag and round of meetings. The Davos meeting brings together the world’s top business leaders, international political leaders, and selected intellectuals and journalists to discuss the most pressing
- [Doha – the “non-Development” Round](https://developtradelaw.net/doha-the-non-development-round/) - Trade ministers from around the world met at the World Trade Organization’s Eighth (8th) Ministerial Conference in Geneva (December 15th – 17th, 2011). They left the meeting with no clear path toward concluding the Doha Development Round, launched in November, 2001 and with very little expectation of doing so in the near to immediate future. Although they are unlikely to take the bold step of labeling the...
- [Regional Integration Corner](https://developtradelaw.net/regional-integration-corner/) - The World Trade Organization (WTO) estimates that, as of January 15, 2012, it has been notified of the existence of approximately 511 Regional Trade Agreements (RTAs), 319 of which are in force. A number of these agreements have been formed among the developing and emerging countries, which view regionalization as a tool with which to
- [Another Look Behind the Label](https://developtradelaw.net/another-look-behind-the-label/) - An earlier post discussed the reality behind the proliferation of “Made in China” (or other countries) labels on the goods that we purchase. The product of outsourcing of the manufacturing processes, these labels can nevertheless hide the origin of other often more valuable inputs, such as the design and brand of the product. The post
- [“One-Percenters” in the Developing World](https://developtradelaw.net/one-percenters-in-the-developing-world/) - Today’s (Friday, January 13th, 2012) Foreign Policy Brief contains a slideshow that aims to show a side of life in Haiti that is rarely, if ever, depicted in the media. It shows a glimpse into the lives of Haiti’s “one-percent”. As the country marks the second anniversary of a devastating earthquake, while retaining the title
- [Debt, Trade & Underdevelopment: Forgiveness is One of the Themes of the Season](https://developtradelaw.net/debt-trade-underdevelopment-forgiveness-is-one-of-the-themes-of-the-season/) - “Never in history have so many nations owed so much money with so little promise of repayment,” wrote Time Magazine in the mid-1980s. Total world debt soared from approximately $100 billion in the early 1970s to nearly $900 billion dollars by the mid-1980s. (Origins of the Debt Crisis) For the developing world as a whole,
- [Highlights of the Eighth WTO Ministerial Conference, Geneva, December 15 – 17, 2011 – Day Three](https://developtradelaw.net/highlights-of-the-eighth-wto-ministerial-conference-geneva-december-15-17-2011-day-three/) - To no one’s surprise, the Ministerial Conference of WTO Ministers concluded on Saturday, December 17th without any breakthroughs on any of the contentious issues facing the organization (see Day One Highlight). Instead, the meeting concluded with a Chair’s Summary composed of: (1) “Elements for Political Guidance” statement previously-prepared by the WTO General Council (which functions
- [Highlights of the Eighth WTO Ministerial Conference, Geneva, December 15 – 17, 2011 – Day Two](https://developtradelaw.net/highlights-of-the-eighth-wto-ministerial-conference-geneva-december-15-17-2011-day-two/) - • Day Two of the Ministerial (December 16th, 2011) saw the continuation of plenary sessions during which other members made their own statements regarding the issues facing the WTO. • The plenary also approved accession of the Russian Federation to the WTO. The more important work was going on behind the scenes, however: • Working
- [Highlights of the Eighth WTO Ministerial Conference, Geneva, December 15 – 17, 2011 – Day One](https://developtradelaw.net/highlights-of-the-eighth-wto-ministerial-conference-geneva-december-15-17-2011-day-one/) - The Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is the organization’s highest decision-making body and convenes every two (2) years. An issue of key concern for this 8th Ministerial is the future of the Doha Development Round which is now openly recognized as being deadlocked. Day One was comprised of an Opening Session and
- [UNRESOLVED & HOT-BUTTON ISSUES IN US-CARIBBEAN TRADE RELATIONS](https://developtradelaw.net/unresolved-hot-button-issues-in-us-caribbean-trade-relations/) - President Obama has designated June as Caribbean-American Heritage month. This seems the appropriate time to examine the status of US-Caribbean trade relations. The following is a background brief prepared for the Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) 13th annual Caribbean-American Legislative Forum. What can the Caribbean expect from its trade relationship with the United States? No
- [Women in Trade & Development](https://developtradelaw.net/women-in-trade-development/) - Investing in women and girls has a multiplier effect on productivity and sustained economic growth. Investing in women is not only the right thing to do. It is the smart thing to do. Ban Ki Moon, Secretary-General, United Nations. On March 8th, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day, and this seems an
- ['Dangerous' Dancehall Music & CARICOM Treaty Obligations](https://developtradelaw.net/dangerous-dancehall-music-caricom-treaty-obligations/) - On Tuesday, June 8th 2010, the government of Trinidad & Tobago stopped Jamaican artiste “Ding Dong” from entering the country to perform. He was deemed a ‘threat to society’. In March 2010, the highly anticipated performances in Barbados of Jamaican artistes “Vybz Kartel” and his ‘rival’, “Movado” were cancelled just before their show because the
- [The G-20 Summit on Trade](https://developtradelaw.net/the-g-20-summit-on-trade/) - The financial ministers and heads of state of the G-20 countries concluded their summit in Toronto on Sunday. The Declaration issued at the end of the summit said the leaders had agreed on the steps they would take to ensure job creation and growth, financial stability, and creation of “strong, sustainable and balanced global growth”,
- [What's Been Happening](https://developtradelaw.net/whats-been-happening/) - It’s been some time since my last post. Of course, I haven’t been silent for lack of things to write about. Here is a snapshot of some of the issues that I’ve been following, all of which will be addressed in greater detail in subsequent posts: Having made the link between trade, exports, and jobs,
- [U.S. Conducts Annual Review of Intellectual Property Rights Protection and Enforcement: Initiates Protests Against Negotiation of New IPR Treaty](https://developtradelaw.net/u-s-conducts-annual-review-of-intellectual-property-rights-protection-and-enforcement-initiates-protests-against-negotiation-of-new-ipr-treaty/) - The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated its annual Special 301 Review which is used to determine whether or not U.S. trading partners are providing adequate access for U.S. products protected by intellectual property law and aggressively pursuing infringements of those rights. Countries that fail on one or both counts can be
- [The Role of Civil Society in Shaping Trade Policy](https://developtradelaw.net/the-role-of-civil-society-in-shaping-trade-policy/) - Protestors and demonstrators, violent and non-violent, have become an inevitable part of the landscape surrounding major meetings of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and other trade negotiating events, necessitating police action in some cases. Meanwhile, inside these same meetings community groups, women's organizations, professional associations, trade unions, farmers’ groups, and business associations, coalitions and advocacy
- [Trade & Development Trends: Reviewing 2009 and Preparing for 2010](https://developtradelaw.net/trade-development-trends-reviewing-2009-and-preparing-for-2010/) - Trade preferences -- the system by which developed countries give special or preferential access (such as zero tariffs) to their markets for products from developing countries; the implication for ACP countries of the settlement of the long-running trade dispute over bananas; trade and development issues in the WTO Doha Round.
- [Haiti after the Disaster](https://developtradelaw.net/haiti-after-the-disaster/) - While immediate attention is correctly focused on search and rescue and humanitarian efforts, comments by President Obama and other world leaders have also addressed the need for more long-term approaches. Trade will play an essential role and supporters of Haiti must work to ensure the appropriate policy framework and perspective going forward. An integrated and long-term approach to development in Haiti will provide support for the Caribbean regional integration effort of which Haiti is an integral and essential part, facilitate the reforms that Haiti and the region need to promote growth and investment, and support the development of vibrant export and domestic sectors.
- [Welcome to the DevelopTradeLaw blog!](https://developtradelaw.net/hello-world-2/) - Beginning January 4, 2010, visit my blog every week for informative and solutions-oriented discourse about developments in trade issues that affect you: The Obama Administration trade agenda in 2010 and beyond The status quo of the WTO Doha Round of trade negotiations The "development" dimension in the Doha "Development" Round Trade and immigration, climate change, the environment,

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- [March 6, 2015 - Andrea M. Ewart, Esq. Speaker at Utah Women in Global Business and Trade Conference](https://developtradelaw.net/march-6-2015-andrea-m-ewart-esq-speaker-at-utah-women-in-global-business-and-trade-conference/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_fullwidth_image _builder_version=”3.21.4″ src=”http://developtradelaw.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/hero_inner.jpg” z_index_tablet=”500″ /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.21.4″ z_index_tablet=”500″]March 6, 2015 – Andrea M. Ewart, Esq. Speaker at Utah Women in Global Business and Trade Conference Keynote Morning Speaker: Andrea M. Ewart, Esq.Develop TradeLaw LLC Venue Zions Bank – Founders RoomOne South Main Street, Floor 18Salt Lake City8:00 am – 3:00 pm
- [Andrea Ewart Presents The Benefits Of the  Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI) in Jamaica](https://developtradelaw.net/andrea-ewart-presents-the-benefits-of-the-caribbean-basin-initiative-cbi-in-jamaica/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_fullwidth_image _builder_version=”3.21.4″ src=”http://developtradelaw.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/hero_inner_testimonial_01.jpg” z_index_tablet=”500″ /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.21.4″ z_index_tablet=”500″]Andrea Ewart Presents The Benefits Of the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI) in Jamaica Andrea Ewart, Esq. conducted a series of engaging workshops in Jamaica highlighting the benefits available to Jamaican producers under the Caribbean Basin Initiative. The Jamaica Exporters’ Association with sponsorship
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- [Pivoting Forward Together: Women Entrepreneurs at the Cutting Edge of Law](https://developtradelaw.net/events/pivoting-forward-together-women-entrepreneurs-at-the-cutting-edge-of-law/) - On Thursday, March 18, 2021, Women Owned Law (WOL) will be holding their Second Annual Symposium, under the theme Pivoting Forward Together: Women Entrepreneurs at the Cutting Edge of Law. The Virtual Symposium this year is brought to you in a creative virtual format which will include opportunities to “sit” around tables and meet other
- [Webinar: Invest Smart Caribbean 2021](https://developtradelaw.net/events/webinar-invest-smart-caribbean-2021/) - Given the ongoing challenges facing the Caribbean economy, plagued by the repercussion of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Invest Smart Caribbean's organizers - The Institute of Caribbean Studies, are continuing their pursuit of inclusivity and prosperity through SMART agriculture. The Institute of Caribbean Studies has pulled together an esteemed panel of speakers for its annual agriculture
- [Using Technology to Improve Your Practice](https://developtradelaw.net/events/using-technology-to-improve-your-practice/) - Join the Women Owned Law DC Virtual Roundtable on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM EDT for a discussion on Using Technology to Improve Your Practice. Building on last month's Roundtable Talk with Katie Lipp's, we will explore tech tools that we can use to improve our practice and our lives. Bring
- [WEBINAR: Legal Rules of Doing Business Internationally](https://developtradelaw.net/events/legal-rules-of-doing-business-internationally/) - Today’s digital economy allows us to participate in international trade without leaving our desks, making it increasingly important to know the legal rules of doing business internationally. This interactive workshop will give SBAIC members practical take-always on the legal do’s and don’ts of doing business internationally. This session will include: “Legal Don’ts” of doing business
- [Trade Agreements: Opportunities for International Expansion](https://developtradelaw.net/events/trade-agreements-opportunities-for-international-expansion/) - Trade agreements provide opportunities for international expansion by removing or lowering the barriers to trade. Tariffs, quotas, rules that unfairly favor domestic companies, and other trade barriers add to the cost of doing business internationally. They also limit opportunities for small companies seeking to expand internationally. The U.S. has concluded trade agreements to address such
- [Georgetown Law Hosts The 42nd Annual International Trade Update](https://developtradelaw.net/events/42nd-annual-international-trade-update/) - Georgetown Law presents one of the preeminent conferences on trade and customs law and policy starting the 9th to the 12th of March 2021. In the wake of a global pandemic, protests, and a presidential election, how should trade and customs lawyers navigate the challenging year ahead? Join leading regulators, policymakers, lawyers, and other thought leaders
- [COVID-19 and its Impact on Women in International Trade](https://developtradelaw.net/events/covid-19-and-its-impact-on-women-in-international-trade/) - On July 6, 2020 OWIT- Lake Geneva participated in a virtual conference in recognition of the International Gender Champions 5th anniversary celebrations, under the topic COVID-19 and its Impact on Women in International Trade The panelists included Andrea Ewart (International Trade Attorney, USA) Angela Muli (UN Women, Nigeria), Pamela Coke-Hamilton (UNCTA, Switzerland) and Dr. Amrita
- [WOL Symposium: Women’s Entrepreneurship in the Law](https://developtradelaw.net/events/wol-symposium-womens-entrepreneurship-in-the-law/) - Andrea participated in the Women Owned Law inaugural Symposium, the first-ever devoted to “Women’s Entrepreneurship in the Law”. Held on March 11, 2020 in Philadelphia, the Symposium brought together a diverse mix of successful women entrepreneurs in the law. The Symposium, and its focus on women’s entrepreneurship in the law, was very timely. Women lawyers generally continue
- [Conference: Farm the Future - Enabling a SMART Agribusiness Value Chain](https://developtradelaw.net/events/conference-invest-smart-caribbean/) - On November 20th, Andrea was a speaker at the Invest Smart Caribbean Conference 2020. The theme of the annual 2-day Conference was FARM THE FUTURE: Enable a SMART Agribusiness Value Chain. In her talk, the International Trade Attorney and Consultant delved into the Trade and Investment Policy as well as ways to enable a smart
- [Live Webinar | The Importance of the Caribbean: Challenges and Opportunities](https://developtradelaw.net/events/the-importance-of-the-caribbean-challenges-and-opportunities/) - On January 14, 2021 Andrea Ewart with other panelists participated in FIU LACC's webinar on The Importance of the Caribbean: Challenges and Opportunities. Hon Luis Solis gave the opening remarks and then Moderator, Dr. David E. Lewis introduced the panelists: Dr. Georges A. Fauriol, Ambassador Dr. Richard L. Bernal, OJ, Dr. Jessica Byron-Reid, Daniel P.
- [Miami Law Celebrates Excellence and Accomplishments of Alumni during Black History Month](https://developtradelaw.net/events/miami-law-celebrates-their-alumni-during-black-history-month/) - The University of Miami School of Law celebrates the excellence and accomplishments of their Alumni during Black History Month. In an article on their website, the law school said, "Miami Law is proud of its many extraordinary alumni of color. In honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting some past stories written about our
- [Women Owned Law (WOL) DC February Virtual Roundtable](https://developtradelaw.net/events/women-owned-law-wol-dc-february-virtual-roundtable/) - Join WOL DC at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, February 16, as we meet to share insights on running a practice or business, achieving business goals while staying sane and healthy at the same time. WOL-DC Table Talks are free to Women Owned Law members. Guests are welcome and for this event may also attend free
- [Essential Building Blocks For a Successful Solo or Small Law Firm](https://developtradelaw.net/events/essential-building-blocks-for-a-successful-solo-or-small-law-firm/) - Whether solo or small, a successful firm must have procedures and tools which support client service, financial well-being, effective internal and external communications, retention of good employees, and make you want to go to work each day. Find out what your firm can tweak to improve. About the Presenter Ellen Freedman, Freedman Consulting Inc. Ellen Freedman is founder and President of
- [Using the 3 Ts — Trade Agreements, Trade Finance and Technology — to Grow Internationally](https://developtradelaw.net/events/using-the-3-ts-trade-agreements-trade-finance-and-technology-to-grow-internationally/) - Andrea M. Ewart, Esq. was the keynote speaker at the Utah Women in Global Business and Trade Conference held March 6, 2015. In today’s globalized economy your company’s next business opportunity could be located anywhere in the world. The speaker will discuss how the three T’s – Trade Agreements, Trade Financing, and Technology — provide
- [University of Miami School of Law Features Alumna's Career in International Trade Law](https://developtradelaw.net/events/university-of-miami-school-of-law-features-alumnas-career-in-international-trade-law/) - International trade lawyer, Andrea Ewart is featured in an article by her Alma mater, University of Miami School of Law. Here is the article in its entirety: Alumna’s Career in International Trade Law Spans the Globe Andrea Ewart’s career has taken her from her native Jamaica to Patrice Lumumba People’s Friendship University in Moscow, Russia,

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