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  • 2025-03047 — Request for Comments To Assist in Reviewing and Identifying Unfair Trade Practices and Initiating All Necessary Actions To Investigate Harm From Non-Reciprocal Trade Arrangements
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10677
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking public comments on unfair trade practices by other countries. This initiative follows directives set out in the America First Trade Policy Presidential Memorandum and the Presidential Memorandum on Reciprocal Trade and Tariffs. Comments should specifically address non-reciprocal trade arrangements and the harm they cause to the U.S. The deadline for submitting comments is March 11, 2025, and submissions should explain the impact of these practices on U.S. interests, supported by quantified harm like opportunity costs.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Trade Office wants people to tell them if other countries are being unfair with trade, like if a country doesn't let the U.S. sell as much stuff to them as they sell to the U.S. They want to know by March 11, 2025, about any problems this causes, like losing money or chances to sell things.

  • 2021-00865 — Notice of Amendment to Product Exclusion and Product Exclusion Extension: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 4171
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Office of the United States Trade Representative announced a notice regarding changes to specific product exclusions from tariffs on Chinese goods. These tariffs, initially imposed in September 2018, were part of a larger action due to issues with China's policies on technology and intellectual property. The notice outlines technical amendments to certain product exclusions and their extensions that impact goods imported during specific periods between 2018 and 2020. The amendments involve modifications in the product classification terms related to zinc oxide in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Trade Office said they are changing some rules about which items from China have to pay extra taxes when brought into the country. They made these changes because of disagreements over how China handles technology and smart ideas.

  • 2020-29225 — Notice of Revision of Section 301 Action: Enforcement of U.S. WTO Rights in Large Civil Aircraft Dispute
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 674
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The U.S. Trade Representative has decided to change the trade measures in a dispute with the European Union (EU) over airplanes. This change aims to mirror the EU's approach and will add specific products from certain EU countries to the list of items facing extra duties. The decision comes as a response to the EU's similar actions and is intended to push for a fair resolution to the disagreement. The revised measure will take effect on January 12, 2021, and involve products from France and Germany, focusing on addressing subsidies deemed inconsistent with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules.

    Simple Explanation

    The United States is updating its rules to make things fair in a disagreement with Europe about airplanes. To do this, it will add special taxes to certain products from Europe, mainly from France and Germany, hoping to settle the argument.

  • 2021-01352 — Notice of Determination Pursuant to Section 301: Vietnam's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Currency Valuation
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6732
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The U.S. Trade Representative has concluded that Vietnam's actions and policies related to currency valuation are problematic for U.S. commerce. They determined that Vietnam's management of its currency, particularly through excessive foreign exchange market interventions, gives it an unfair advantage in international trade. These practices were found to be unreasonable, burden or restrict U.S. trade, and therefore can be addressed under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The U.S. is considering further actions to address these issues.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. is upset because they think Vietnam is not playing fair with money rules that make them do better in trading stuff with other countries. They want to find a way to make it more fair, but they aren’t sure yet what exactly they’re going to do to fix it.