International trade

Former Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Labor Affairs, Josh Kagan, Joins Kelley Drye & Warren's International Trade Practice

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Josh joins the firm from the Office of the United States Trade Representative's (USTR) Office of Labor Affairs, where he served as Assistant USTR for Labor Affairs.

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  • Josh joins the firm from the Office of the United States Trade Representative's (USTR) Office of Labor Affairs, where he served as Assistant USTR for Labor Affairs.
  • Josh is a widely recognized expert in international trade and labor policy and has spent his career advocating for U.S. labor priorities," said John Herrmann, Chair of Kelley Drye's International Trade practice.
  • The firm has been working at the intersection of international trade and labor for over 20 years, and has a market leading forced labor trade enforcement practice.
  • Kelley Drye's Forced Labor Trade Enforcement team aims to provide clients with the best advice and the best service to manage forced labor trade enforcement needs.

Minister MacAulay opens Canada's first-ever Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

While in Manila, Philippines, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, joined Canadian stakeholders, government partners, and dignitaries to officially open Canada's Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office (IPAAO) and begin a new chapter for Canada's engagement in the region.

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  • While in Manila, Philippines, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, joined Canadian stakeholders, government partners, and dignitaries to officially open Canada's Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office (IPAAO) and begin a new chapter for Canada's engagement in the region.
  • "I'm so pleased to be in Manila to open Canada's first-ever Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office.
  • -       The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
    "Today's opening of the Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office in Manila marks an exciting milestone in Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy!
  • This office will expand our trade network at home and abroad, and create opportunities for Canadian businesses working in the agriculture and agri-food sector.

Torres Trade Law Recognized in the Chambers Texas Regional Spotlight Guide for 2024

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

DALLAS and WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Torres Trade Law is honored to have been recognized in the inaugural Chambers Regional Spotlight Texas Guide .

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  • DALLAS and WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Torres Trade Law is honored to have been recognized in the inaugural Chambers Regional Spotlight Texas Guide .
  • In its first ranking of the International Trade practice in Texas, Chambers – the world's leading legal rankings and insights intelligence company – recognizes Torres Trade Law as a leading small-to-medium-sized Texas law firm for the depth and breadth of its International Trade expertise.
  • Texas local firms are recognized based on their sizable share of legal work and impressive reputation in the Texas market.
  • Chambers writes: "Torres Trade Law, PLLC boasts an impressive customs, CFIUS, export controls and economic sanctions practice.

Navigating Banned Breed & Bird Regulations for Pet Moves

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

TAMPA, Fla. , Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Banned Breeds Airlines and some countries around the world have banned both air cargo arrivals and passenger cabin travel for aggressive dog breeds, advises Air Animal Pet Movers.

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  • Air Animal Pet Movers advises pet parents about the challenges of shipping aggressive dog breeds and birds.
  • Airlines and some countries around the world have banned both air cargo arrivals and passenger cabin travel for aggressive dog breeds, advises Air Animal Pet Movers.
  • Our goal is to de-stress family moves and corporate relocations across the country and around the world."
  • "Our pet move managers can advise bird parents where to find the CITES import and export documents," Woolf said.

Buchanan Obtains Preliminary Win with International Trade Commission's Affirmative Determination in Trade Cases on Wine Bottles from Chile, China, and Mexico

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Monday, February 12, 2024

The Commission's unanimous affirmative vote comes in response to petitions filed December 29, 2023, by the U.S. Glass Producers Coalition.

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  • The Commission's unanimous affirmative vote comes in response to petitions filed December 29, 2023, by the U.S. Glass Producers Coalition.
  • The petitions allege that unfairly dumped and subsidized wine bottles are injuring the domestic industry.
  • The Commission's affirmative preliminary injury determination paves the way for the Department of Commerce to move forward with its investigations.
  • Commerce is expected to issue its preliminary CVD determination in March 2024 and its preliminary AD determinations in June 2024.

Hammond Power Solutions Announces COO Retirement and Appoints Mr. John Bailey as COO

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

“Over the past 15 years, John has grown his career in operations directly under Bob’s mentorship,” said Adrian Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of HPS.

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  • “Over the past 15 years, John has grown his career in operations directly under Bob’s mentorship,” said Adrian Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of HPS.
  • “During that time, John has built significant experience working with our clients and strategically planning our operations to meet future demand.
  • He has been a great leader, colleague, and friend to many and has created tremendous value for our company and our shareholders,” said Adrian Thomas.
  • Certain material factors or assumptions are applied in making forward-looking statements, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements.

Solesis to Open First Manufacturing Site in Costa Rica Dedicated to Custom Polymer and Textile Healthcare Solutions

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Solesis, a leader in the custom design, development, and manufacturing of textile- and polymer-based healthcare solutions for the medical device and biopharmaceutical industries, has announced plans to build a new manufacturing site in Costa Rica.

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  • Solesis, a leader in the custom design, development, and manufacturing of textile- and polymer-based healthcare solutions for the medical device and biopharmaceutical industries, has announced plans to build a new manufacturing site in Costa Rica.
  • This is the first site dedicated to producing implantable textile components, polymer-based devices and components, and single-use technologies.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240201174446/en/
    Rendering of Solesis' new manufacturing site in Costa Rica.
  • “Costa Rica is a global medical device hub and a prime location for expanding the production of our critical healthcare solutions.

Elevate Quantum Adds Four New Members to Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

DENVER, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Industry leaders join forces to ensure that Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming remain the premier quantum tech hub in America.

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  • Elevate Quantum, a designated TechHub by the US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration, today announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors.
  • "With the guidance of our new Board of Directors, Elevate Quantum is well-equipped to strengthen Colorado's position as the premier quantum tech hub in America," said Corban Tillemann-Dick, Chair of Elevate Quantum's Board of Directors and Founder and CEO of Maybell Quantum Industries.
  • Elevate Quantum , a designated TechHub by the US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration, today announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors.
  • "With the guidance of our new Board of Directors, Elevate Quantum is well-equipped to strengthen Colorado's position as the premier quantum tech hub in America," said Corban Tillemann-Dick, Chair of Elevate Quantum's Board of Directors and Founder and CEO of Maybell Quantum Industries.

Press release - Belgium Presidency debriefs EP committees on priorities

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Sunday, February 4, 2024

Ministers are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Belgian Presidency of the Council.Committee on Culture and EducationCommittee on DevelopmentCommittee on Economic and Monetary AffairsCommittee on Employment and Social AffairsCommittee on the Environment, Public Health and Food SafetyCommittee on Women’s Rights and Gender EqualityCommittee on the Internal Market and Consumer ProtectionCommittee on International TradeCommittee on Industry, Research and EnergyCommittee on Legal AffairsCommittee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home AffairsCommittee on Regional DevelopmentCommittee on Transport and Tourism Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

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Ministers are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Belgian Presidency of the Council.Committee on Culture and EducationCommittee on DevelopmentCommittee on Economic and Monetary AffairsCommittee on Employment and Social AffairsCommittee on the Environment, Public Health and Food SafetyCommittee on Women’s Rights and Gender EqualityCommittee on the Internal Market and Consumer ProtectionCommittee on International TradeCommittee on Industry, Research and EnergyCommittee on Legal AffairsCommittee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home AffairsCommittee on Regional DevelopmentCommittee on Transport and Tourism Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Versatile European Olives: a Hit at the 'Winter Fancy Food' Show in the U.S.

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- From January 21st to 23rd, Las Vegas hosted one of the most eagerly awaited trade fairs among gourmet cuisine experts: the 48th edition of the Winter Fancy Food Show. The event brought together thousands of professionals, including food gurus, restaurants and hotels, and 1,200 companies that presented their gastronomic products. Attendees were surprised by the large number of dishes that can be made with European olives, thanks to their versatility in the kitchen, and their enormous variety and quality.

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  • The event brought together thousands of professionals, including food gurus, restaurants and hotels, and 1,200 companies that presented their gastronomic products.
  • Attendees were surprised by the large number of dishes that can be made with European olives , thanks to their versatility in the kitchen, and their enormous variety and quality.
  • Chef Astudillo prepared four dressings and three recipes that wowed attendees with their fantastic flavor and culinary qualities.
  • This means that more than 79% of the olives consumed by Americans come from the European Union.