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Mexico: Ministry of Economy published in the Federal Official Gazette an amendment to the Tariff Schedule of the General Import and Export Duties Law (“TIGIE” for its acronym in Spanish)

Import and Trade Remedies

On April 22, 2024, the Ministry of Economy published in the Federal Official Gazette an amendment to the Tariff Schedule of the General Import and Export Duties Law (“TIGIE” for its acronym in Spanish) increasing the duty rate applicable to 544 tariff items of the TIGIE.

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EU and China: European Commission imposes provisional countervailing duties on electric vehicle imports from China

Import and Trade Remedies

On 12 June 2024, the European Commission proposed provisional countervailing duties for imports into the European Union (“ EU “) of new battery electric vehicles designed for the transport of persons (“ EVs “) originating from the People’s Republic of China.

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National lab’s mismanagement of property put sensitive information and tech at risk, watchdog states

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The lab did not correctly classify export-controlled items with these categories either. Proper classification of both sensitive and high-risk property is important to ensure that only authorized individuals have access to it. Export-control requirements regulate the way technologies are transmitted or transported to foreign countries.

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EU to Ban Products made with Forced Labour

Import and Trade Remedies

The EU has held political talks on a law that will ban the sale on the EU market of products made with forced labour, as well as the export of such products from the EU. The restrictions will cover all types of goods, whether manufactured in or imported into the EU, which are wholly or partially made using forced (including child) labour.

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EU: European Council and European Parliament Reach Provisional Agreement on the EU Forced Labour Ban

Import and Trade Remedies

On Tuesday 5 March 2024, the European Council and European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on the EU Forced Labour Regulation (“ Regulation “), which will prohibit the placing and making available on the EU market, or the export from the EU market, of products made, extracted or harvested using forced labour.

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Will U.S. Lawmakers Find Common Ground to Enact De Minimis Reform in 2024?

Import and Trade Remedies

114-125 ) to increase the de minimis threshold for imports into the United States from $200 to $800, far exceeding similar thresholds in other countries globally. 10.151), imports that qualify for Section 321 treatment are entered under informal entry procedures, which do not require a U.S. e-commerce imports in fiscal year 2022.

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2024 LCIA West-Africa Roadshow: The Role of Arbitration in the Energy Transition in Africa

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The discussion, initiated by Uka, highlighted the shift towards cleaner energy, the importance of upholding obligations under the Paris Agreement , and the crucial role of effective dispute resolution mechanisms in ensuring a smooth transition for Africa. This presents a significant export opportunity for African nations.

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