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Mexico Forced Labor

March 6, 2023

The US Trade Representative Katherine Tai, released a statement regarding Mexico’s resolution aimed at prohibiting imports of merchandise produced with forced labor.  

“With this resolution, Mexico has taken an important step toward joining the United States and Canada in prohibiting the importation of goods produced with forced labor.   In light of this progress, the United States, Canada, and Mexico will work more closely together to eliminate forced labor from global supply chains and tackle transshipment, leveling the playing field for North American workers while protecting the most vulnerable workers around the world,” said Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative.

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ADDITIONAL STEEL AND ALUMINUM TARIFFS

Multiple media outlets are reporting that the President will increase tariffs on steel and aluminum from Canada from 25% to 50% in response to the electricity price increases announced by the Ontario government for electricity sold to the United States.  The President noted on a Truth Social post that the increase is effective starting tomorrow, March 12, 2025.

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DERIVATIVES

Customs and Border Protection has issued two CSMS messages, 64348288 and 64348411 providing guidance on handling of steel and aluminum derivatives including derivatives outside of chapters 73 and 76. The additional 25% duty will be applicable starting on March 12, 2025, for ALL steel and aluminum derivatives.

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WEBINAR

Check out the link below to see our drawback webinar from March 4.

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