Trade and Manufacturing Monitor
Attention Exporters of PPE - New Exemptions from FEMA Export Restrictions
Our previous blog post listed the specific types of PPE respirators, masks, and gloves restricted for export from the U.S. on April 10, 2020 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in response to the COVID-19…
Implications for Suppliers - Chevron Ordered to Wind Down Venezuela Business By December 1, 2020 (with Limited Wind-Down Activities)
On April 22, 2020, President Trump ordered Chevron to "wind down" its business in Venezuela by December 1, 2020. This will have a significant impact on companies that supply Chevron with equipment used for oil and gas…
CBP Posts Interim Instructions for USMCA Implementation
On Monday, April 20, 2020, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued interim instructions for implementation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).* The instructions provide guidance regarding preferential…
FEMA Issues New Rule Requiring Approval for Exports of Certain Personal Protective Equipment
On April 10, 2020, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a temporary final rule (TFR), pursuant to the Defense Protection Act (DPA) and related authorities [1], to require explicit approval for exports…
COVID-19 – Four Key International Trade Compliance Considerations
Even as companies make rapid changes to respond to business challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, executives and compliance team leaders must protect their company and employees by continuing to comply with…