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Canada, provinces, territories reach internal trade agreement-in- principle

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On July 22, 2016, the Government of Canada announced that an unprecedented agreement-in-principle to modernize Canada’s internal trade framework was endorsed by premiers at the Council of the Federation. The agreement is the result of a collaborative effort among the Government of Canada, the provinces and the territories. A press release by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada said that in an increasingly global economy, Canada must have a free trade agreement that lowers barriers within the country. An open Canadian market creates well-paying jobs for the middle class and those working hard to join it. It drives economic growth and provides consumers with more choice. It also enables Canadian businesses to be as competitive at home as they are abroad.

US – Commerce establishes Trade Finance Advisory Council

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On July 25, 2016, the International Trade Administration (ITA) published in theFederal Register a notice announcing establishment of the U.S. Department of Commerce Trade Finance Advisory Council. This advisory committee will advise the Secretary on the development of strategies and programs that would help expand access to trade finance for U.S. exporters. The establishment of this federal advisory committee is necessary to provide input to the Secretary regarding the challenges faced by U.S. exporters in accessing capital, innovative solutions that

US – ITA to implement recovery fee to support EU-US Privacy Shield

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On July 22, 2016, the International Trade Administration (ITA), U.S. Department of Commerce, published in the Federal Register a notice of implementation of a cost recovery program fee with request for comments.[Docket No.: 160713610–6610–01]. ITA is implementing a cost recovery program fee to support the operation of the EU–U.S. Privacy Shield Framework (Privacy Shield), which will require that U.S. organizations pay an annual fee to ITA in order to participate in the Privacy Shield. The cost recovery program will support the administration and supervision of the

US – CBP extends ACAS pilot program

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On July 22, 2016, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published in theFederal Register a general notice announcing that CBP is extending the Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) pilot period for an additional year. The ACAS pilot is a voluntary test in which participants submit a subset of required advance air cargo data to CBP at the earliest point practicable prior to loading of the cargo onto the aircraft destined to or transiting through the United States. The ACAS program was originally announced in the Federal Register on October 24, 2012 as a six month

US – President extends the national emergency with respect to Transnational Criminal Organizations

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On July 22, 2016, the Federal Register published the Presidential Notice of July 20, 2016—Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Transnational Criminal Organizations which extends the national emergency for an additional year. The national emergency is being extended in accordance with section 202(d) of theNational Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), because the activities of significant transnational criminal organizations continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and…

US – CBP mandates use of ACE for certain entry types

By 2 Mins Read

The July 2016 ACE Monthly Trade Update reminds traders that on July 23, 2016, U.S. Customs and Border (CBP) will deploy and mandate additional entry types for electronic entry and entry summary filing in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). With this implementation, all Automated Broker Interface (ABI) filers will be required to submit their electronic transactions in ACE and no longer be able to use the Automated Commercial System (ACS) to file the following entry types:

US – CBP creates National Jones Act Division of Enforcement (JADE)

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In a Notice to the Port of New Orleans Trade Community dated July 15, 2016 (No. 16-013), the Area Port Director informed the trade that In order to present a uniformed approach on issues involving the Jones Act, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) announces the creation of the National Jones Act Division of Enforcement (JADE). The Notice stated that the Jones Act is the foundation of maritime policy of the United States and a vital tool for our nation’s security and economy. The mission of the JADE will be to assist CBP

Vietnam launches safeguard investigation

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On 18 July 2016, Viet Nam notified the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards that it initiated on 6 July 2016 a safeguard investigation on pre-painted galvanized steel sheet and strip. In the notification, Viet Nam indicated as follows:

Any request for information regarding the investigation must be submitted within 30 days after the initiation of the investigation.

Interested parties who desire to present evidence, documents and opinions pertaining to the investigation could submit evidence, documents and opinions in Vietnamese, in both computer files and hardcopy during the investigation.

EU/China Smart and Secure Trade Lanes pilot to be expanded

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The European Commission has announced that on 15 July 2016, the General Administration of China Customs and Hong Kong Customs joined the customs authorities of eight EU Member States (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, United Kingdom) and the Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union of the European Commission, DG TAXUD in Phase 3 of the Smart and Secure Trade Lanes (SSTL) pilot project. Seven additional Member States (Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Lithuania, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia) as well as the WCO take part as observers.

US – USTR seeks comments to compile National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers

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On July 19, 2016, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) published in the Federal Register a notice announcing that the Trade Policy Staff Committee (TPSC) is requesting interested persons to submit comments to assist it in identifying significant barriers to U.S. exports of goods, services, and U.S. foreign direct investment for inclusion in the National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers (NTE). Pursuant to section 181 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2241), USTR is required to publish the NTE annually. The