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World Trade Organization: WTO Extends Moratorium on Digital Trade Tariffs

Import and Trade Remedies

The extension is set to last until the next Ministerial Conference or 31 March 2026, whichever is earlier. The extension of the moratorium comes at a time when the broader negotiations on e-commerce within the WTO have been making slow progress. The future of the moratorium beyond the two-year extension remains uncertain.

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2023 Year in Review: ISDS Reforms – Milestone Achieved, Uncertainties Persist

Kluwer Arbitration

Professor Giorgetti also noted the lengthy negotiation process of the Codes and underscored the potential for divergence in ethical rules arising from their bifurcated nature.

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Q4 2024 Canadian Trade Update

Import and Trade Remedies

USMCA The USMCA is up for review in 2026. Importantly, each party must confirm its agreement in writing to continue the USMCA by July 1, 2026. This is an opportunity for Canadian businesses to express pain points under the existing agreement, which Canada could present during the 2026 review and possibly negotiate appropriate action.

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Friday Flash 06/07/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DHS will collaborate with stakeholders to develop strategic roadmaps for each research area that will be used to inform DHS’ budget process beginning in fiscal year 2026. SBA Removes Cap on Loans for Clean Energy Products The US Small Business Association (SBA) has announced the removal of its 504 Loan Program’s lending cap of $16.5

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Friday Flash 08/16/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Healthcare Spotlight: HHS Announces Medicare Part D Negotiated Prices This week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the final drug prices negotiated through its Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program established under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA).

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Friday Flash 09/20/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

The deadline to avoid a government shutdown is September 30, although Friday, September 27 is seen as the target date for lawmakers to finalize negotiations before returning to their home districts to campaign until the election. The pilot is expected to sunset in 2026. Another option is a clean CR through December 2024. program.

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Friday Flash 07/26/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

GSA anticipates that results from this year’s evaluations will be available in 2026. During this webinar, Stephen and Greg will provide advanced insights and address additional complex issues related to negotiating, managing, and maintaining FSS contracts for brand drugs, generic drugs, and medical devices.