House Republicans block Congress' ability to challenge Trump tariffs
“DelBene had sought to force a vote under the National Emergencies Act, which gives the president special powers in an emergency and was cited by Trump in his tariff actions. That law also allows for representatives to force a vote in the House within 15 days to revoke the president's emergency authority. The Senate would have to also pass the resolution for it to take effect. But Tuesday's vote tweaks how the House will count calendar days for the remainder of 2025, effectively blocking a vote of this kind this year.”
[Reuters]
Susan Thomas appointed acting head of CBP Office of Trade
“Prior to this appointment, Thomas served as the Executive Director for Cargo and Conveyance Security in CBP’s Office of Field Operations, where she was responsible for advancing cargo innovation, security controls, and trade operations. She oversaw critical programs, including the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism and the enforcement of fines, penalties, and forfeitures related to cargo violations.”
[Homeland Security Today]
Consortium set to acquire Panama ports
“The agreement will also see the BlackRock-TIL consortium acquire CK Hutchison’s 80% effective and controlling interest in subsidiary and associated companies owning, operating and developing a total of 43 ports comprising 199 berths in 23 countries, together with all Hutchison Port Holdings’ management resources, operations, terminal operating systems, IT and other systems, and other assets related to control and operations of those ports.”
[MarineLog]
China to counter Canada with new tariffs on agricultural goods
“Starting on March 20, China will enforce 100 percent tariffs on Canadian canola oil, oil cake, and peas, while imposing 25 percent levies on Canadian pork and some seafoods.”
[Yicai Global]
EU and Korea deepen ties with landmark digital trade deal
“The provisions cover cross-border data flows, privacy and personal data protection, customs duties on electronic transmissions, electronic contracts, authentication and trust services, source code protection, online consumer trust, unsolicited direct marketing communications, open government data and regulatory cooperation on digital trade.”
[European Commission]
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