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USA: U.S. Department of Commerce Proposes Rule for Securing the Nation’s Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain
U.S. Department of Commerce Proposes Rule for Securing the Nation’s Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a notice of proposed rulemaking and requested comment on the implementation of Executive Order 13873, Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services (ICTS) Supply Chain. The proposed rule sets […]
Arbitrator issues decision in Airbus subsidy dispute
https://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news19_e/316arb_e.htm On 2 October, a WTO arbitrator issued its decision on the level of countermeasures the United States may request with respect to the European Union and certain EU member states in “European Communities and Certain member States — Measures Affecting Trade in Large Civil Aircraft” (DS316). “9.2. The United States may therefore request authorization […]
United States – INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY ECONOMIC POWERS
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/50/chapter-35 The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) is a United States federal law authorizing the president to regulate international commerce after declaring a national emergency in response to any unusual and extraordinary threat to the United States which has its source in whole or substantial part outside the United States. As part of an […]
WTO DS 556: Switzerland v. USA — Certain Measures on Steel and Aluminium Products
Switzerland has requested WTO dispute consultations with the United States regarding US duties on certain imported steel and aluminium products. The request was circulated to WTO members on 12 July. Switzerland claims the US duties of 25% and 10% on imports of steel and aluminium products respectively are inconsistent with provisions of the WTO’s General […]
Share Statement from the Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
Upon the request of the Islamic Republic of Iran, a meeting of the Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was held on 6 July in Vienna at ministerial level. The Joint Commission met to discuss the way forward to ensure the continued implementation of the nuclear deal in all its aspects […]
WTO DS554: Russia v. United States — Certain Measures on Steel and Aluminium Products
On 29 June 2018, the Russian Federation requested consultations with the United States concerning certain measures imposed by the United States to allegedly adjust imports of steel and aluminium into the United States. ds554_e.htm
WTO DS552: Norway v. United States — Certain Measures on Steel and Aluminium Products
On 13 June 2018, Norway requested consultations with the United States concerning certain measures imposed by the United States to allegedly adjust imports of steel and aluminium into the United States. https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/dispu_e/cases_e/ds552_e.htm
WTO DS551: Mexico v. United States — Certain Measures on Steel and Aluminium Products
On 5 June 2018, Mexico requested consultations with the United States concerning certain measures imposed by the United States to allegedly adjust imports of steel and aluminium into the United States. https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/dispu_e/cases_e/ds551_e.htm
WTO DS548: EU v. United States — Certain Measures on Steel and Aluminium Products
On 1 June 2018, the European Union requested consultations with the United States concerning certain measures imposed by the United States to allegedly adjust imports of steel and aluminium into the United States. https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/dispu_e/cases_e/ds548_e.htm
WTO DS549: EU vs. China — Certain Measures on the Transfer of Technology
On 1 June 2018, the European Union requested consultations with China concerning certain measures imposed by China pertaining to the transfer of foreign technology into China. https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/dispu_e/cases_e/ds549_e.htm
WTO DS550: Canada v. United States — Certain Measures on Steel and Aluminium Products
On 1 June 2018, Canada requested consultations with the United States concerning certain measures imposed by the United States to allegedly adjust imports of steel and aluminium into the United States. https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/dispu_e/cases_e/ds550_e.htm
U.S. Department of Commerce Initiates Section 232 Investigation into Auto Imports
https://www.commerce.gov/news/press-releases/2018/05/us-department-commerce-initiates-section-232-investigation-auto-imports “Today, following a conversation with President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross initiated an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended. The investigation will determine whether imports of automobiles, including SUVs, vans and light trucks, and automotive parts into the United States threaten to impair […]
China agrees to buy ‘significantly’ more from the U.S.
The United States and China said Saturday that two days of “constructive” talks between American and Chinese officials in Washington had led to an agreement for China to buy more goods and services — including “meaningful increases in United States agriculture and energy exports” — as the two countries work to defuse a brewing trade […]
WTO DS547: India v. United States — Certain Measures on Steel and Aluminium Products
On 18 May 2018, India requested consultations with the United States concerning certain measures imposed by the United States to allegedly adjust imports of steel and aluminium into the United States. https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/dispu_e/cases_e/ds547_e.htm
Appellate Body issues report on EU compliance in Airbus dispute
On 15 May the WTO’s Appellate Body issued its report in the case “European Communities and Certain Member States — Measures Affecting Trade in Large Civil Aircraft — Recourse to Article 21.5 of the DSU” (DS316) 6.44. The Appellate Body recommends that the DSB request the European Union to bring its measures found in this […]
Golden Power: TRIESTE NEW HOLDCO DENIZCILIK VE TASIMACILIK A.S./ DFDS A/S – INFRACOM ITALIA S.p.a., KPNQWEST ITALIA S.r.l., MC-LINK S.p.a., BIG TLC S.r.l. e SIMPLE SOLUTIONS S.r.l. nella società IRIDEOS S.p.a., (già 2iFIBER S.p.a.).
Il Consiglio dei Ministri ha deliberato: – di non esercitare i poteri speciali e di consentire il decorso dei termini temporali in relazione all’operazione di acquisizione del 100 per cento del capitale sociale della società TRIESTE NEW HOLDCO DENIZCILIK VE TASIMACILIK A.S. e delle sue controllate da parte della società DFDS A/S; – di non […]
Golden Power: Piaggio
Il Presidente Paolo Gentiloni, informato il Consiglio dei Ministri dei pareri favorevoli espressi dalle amministrazioni competenti, dà atto che vi è l’assenso del Governo alla proposta di Piaggio Aero Industries di conferire all’ing. Renato VAGHI l’incarico di componente del Consiglio di amministrazione di Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.a., con delega esclusiva in relazione all’organizzazione di sicurezza, […]
Golden Power: Avio S.p.a., GeAvio S.r.l., ArianeGroup GmBh/Piaggio Aero, PAC-Investements SA, MDC PA Cooperatief U.A. e MUBADALA Development Company PJSC e NewCo.
Il Consiglio dei Ministri ha deliberato: – di esercitare i poteri speciali, mediante l’imposizione di specifiche prescrizioni, in relazione all’operazione, notificata dalle società Avio S.p.a. e Ge Avio S.r.l., per la concessione alla società ArianeGroup GmBh di una licenza d’uso relativa allo sviluppo di materiale aerospaziale, nell’ambito di un programma di ricerca congiunto con alcuni […]
Golden Power: Telecom Italia S.p.a/Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.a.
Il Consiglio dei Ministri ha deliberato di non esercitare i poteri speciali e di consentire il decorso dei termini temporali in relazione all’operazione di acquisto di una partecipazione nel capitale sociale di Telecom Italia S.p.a., da parte di Cassa Depositi e Prestiti S.p.a., notificata da quest’ultima in data 11 aprile 2018. Ai sensi del decreto […]
Golden Power: Leonardo S.p.a./Orizzonte sistemi navali S.p.a.
10 Aprile 2018 Il Consiglio dei Ministri, su proposta del Presidente Paolo Gentiloni, ha deliberato di non esercitare i poteri speciali e di consentire il decorso dei termini temporali in relazione all’operazione di cessione a Leonardo S.p.a. della proprietà del know how relativa a un prodotto finalizzato alla sicurezza del transito navale da parte della […]
Secretary Ross Releases Steel and Aluminum 232 Reports in Coordination with White House
https://www.commerce.gov/news/press-releases/2018/02/secretary-ross-releases-steel-and-aluminum-232-reports-coordination Today, Secretary Wilbur Ross released reports on the U.S. Department of Commerce’s investigations into the impact on our national security from imports of steel mill products and from imports of wrought and unwrought aluminum. These investigations were carried out under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended. All classified and […]