TPP – ITC Report Released. Late Wednesday afternoon, the ITC released its report on the effects of the proposed TPP on the U.S. economy. The nearly 800-page report examines specific industry sectors in the United States and seeks to ascertain which would benefit or suffer from the deal. U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman immediately issued … Continue Reading
On 10 March 2016, the EU renewed economic sanctions against 146 Russian individuals and 37 entities selected for “undermining the territorial integrity or stability of Ukraine.” The measures, previously due to expire on 15 March 2016, will now remain in place for an additional six months until 15 September 2016. They were implemented by way of adoption of Implementing … Continue Reading
Adoption Day of the JCPOA occurred on 18 October 2015. On Adoption Day, the US took a number of steps to prepare for the implementation of its JCPOA obligations, including the US State Department’s issuance of waivers of certain statutory sanctions contingent on the JCPOA’s Implementation Day. Further information on Adoption Day can be found … Continue Reading
