Trade and Manufacturing Monitor
News and insight from our international trade practice group
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Bid Protests: A Buy American Enforcement Tool, At Least Sometimes
For nearly a century, “Buy American” provisions and similar laws have mandated or otherwise instituted purchasing preferences for U.S. materials and products when using federally-appropriated funds. Recently, these…
COVID-19 Accountability Act - New Potential Sanctions on China
Earlier this week, the COVID-19 Accountability Act was introduced in the Senate and the House by Rep. Senator Lindsey Graham and Rep. Doug Collins respectively. While the text of the draft legislation is not yet…