March 12, 2025–Top Stories
More Stories to Stay Informed:
- AAEI submitted comments to USTR this week, providing guidance on the Administration’s review of “non-reciprocal trade arrangements.” The comments urge the Administration to use existing trade statutes—not emergency powers—to ensure regulatory stability, provide time for adjustment, dispel confusion, and allow expert input.
- The Trump Administration is reportedly considering expanding export regulations introduced by the Biden Administration in an effort to counter China’s access to advanced technology.
- House Republicans took procedural steps this week to make it more difficult for Congress to formally object to the President’s use of IEEPA.
- Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the CCP wrote DHS Secretary and USTR last week, urging them to take enforcement action against Chinese companies that bypass U.S. trade laws.
- CBP’s Office of Trade is hosting a free webinar on an Overview of the USMCA Interim Final Rule this Friday, March 14, at 1:00 p.m. EDT. Register here.
- The UK Trade Chief is reportedly planning to work out a trade deal with President Trump next week.
AAEI presented at NCITD’s Industry Day. President & CEO Eugene Laney and Export and Global Trade Compliance Committee Co-chair Michael Ford spoke on the approaches companies are taking to adjust to the new tariff regime and how companies can mitigate costs.
