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May 21, 2015

TPA vote may come on Thursday

Heading into the Memorial Day recess, senators supporting Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) hope to bring the controversial measure… Read more 

May 20, 2015

Senate overwhelmingly passes GSP

In a vote of 97 in favor and only one against, the U.S. Senate voted to reauthorize Generalized… Read more 

May 18, 2015

Senate approves CBP reauthorization and renewal of GSP, AGOA and Haiti FTAs

On May 14, 2015, the Senate passed two bills on trade. One reauthorized trade facilitation and trade enforcement… Read more 

May 14, 2015

Softwood lumber export tax increases for June, 2015

Under the terms of the 2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA), the trigger for a reduction in the export… Read more 

May 13, 2015

TPA fails to pass Senate

In a vote that largely split down partisan lines, a trade deal that President Barack Obama and his… Read more 

May 4, 2015

Small business growth depends on TPA

With this being National Small Business Week, legislators on Capitol Hill can do a world of good both… Read more 

May 4, 2015

Oversupplied market warrants lifting of U.S. oil embargo, report argues

If the current policy on limiting these exports remains, it could stifle the U.S.' oil sector and perhaps… Read more 

May 1, 2015

APHIS reminds plant importers of upcoming regulatory changes

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued an April 24th message… Read more 

May 1, 2015

CBP-Champlain announces Interstate-87 construction; wide-loads affected

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Champlain, NY, has issued a Trade Information Notice passing along information… Read more 

Apr 30, 2015

Who opposes Trade Promotion Authority?

Though the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Manufacturers and numerous editorial boards - including the… Read more