Perspectives on International Trade & Investment

The proposed New York State Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act (Fashion Act) and recently enacted Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) aim to compel the fashion industry to expedite the pace of Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) initiatives in the fashion industry and wi

On January 24, 2022, The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), on behalf of the Forced Labor Task Force (Task Force), published a Federal Register Notice to request public comments regarding the implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) and the due diligence standards.

Five years ago, USCIS routinely took three months to issue employment authorization documents (EADs) and advance parole (AP) travel documents.

The New York State Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act (S7428/ A8352) (Fashion Act) would require fashion retailers and manufacturers doing business in New York State to comply with stringent supply chain mapping requirements and to disclose the environmental and social impacts of t

Prop 65 Counsel: What To Know

Around the globe, automakers, parts suppliers, and related industries are making long-term investments in electric vehicles (EV), EV batteries, charging stations, and associated technologies.

In light of the impact of high tariffs on EV inputs under Section 301 and Section 232 measures and the uncertainty of future trade actions, qualification under the US-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Agreement is more important than ever to maintain a competitive advantage in this industry.

As expected, on January 1, 2022, the additional Section 232 tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum from the European Union (EU) were replaced with a new Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ).  

US importers should participate in the Task Force’s comment and hearing process to flag due diligence challenges and formulate the strategy to enforce the import prohibitions.

In this installment of the Five Questions, Five Answers podcast, Birgit Matthiesen and Leah Scarpelli highlight what businesses need to know about the rising tensions between Washington and Beijing.

In this video episode of Fashion Counsel, Arent Fox Fashion & Retail Leader Anthony Lupo speaks with Consumer Products and Fashion & Retail Partner Angela Santos to discuss how companies can reduce import duties and prevent costly import detentions due to forced labor found in their supply chai

The USCIS (US Citizenship & Immigration Service) announced a new rule to aid in the recent dilemma many foreign national families and US employers have confronted; namely addressing the gap in work authorization and corresponding loss of income many families face and the disruption in staffing and p

An overhaul of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) will occur in early 2022 to align with the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS) updates scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2022.

Birgit Matthiesen and David Hamill spoke on an Electric Mobility Canada (EMC) and Accelerate webinar.

The US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has released more specific details on the operation of the new arrangement.   

In this WorldSmart podcast, International Trade & Investment Practice Leader Kay Georgi discusses the current and future issues of export controls and economic sanctions, with International Group Co-Chairs Hunter Carter and Malcolm McNeil.

In this installment of the Five Questions, Five Answers podcast, Director of North American Manufacturing Birgit Matthiesen, Partner Angela Santos, and Associate Christine Hintze discuss the impact of US Customs’ crackdown on forced labor in company supply chains.

Arent Fox Director of North American Manufacturing Birgit Matthiesen discusses post-pandemic trade and supply chains.

In recent months, new and modified Department of Commerce regulations impacting antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) proceedings have taken effect.

In recent months, new and modified Department of Commerce regulations impacting antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) proceedings have taken effect.

In recent months, new and modified Department of Commerce regulations impacting antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) proceedings have taken effect.

In recent months, new and modified Department of Commerce regulations impacting antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) proceedings have taken effect.

In recent months, new and modified Department of Commerce regulations impacting antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) proceedings have taken effect.

In recent months, new and modified Department of Commerce regulations impacting antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) proceedings have taken effect.

In recent months, new and modified Department of Commerce regulations impacting antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) proceedings have taken effect.