Entries by David Trumbull

NCTO Advisory to the Trade — April 18, 2019
The Berry Amendment

April 18, 2019 in /by

The Berry Amendment  Background The Berry Amendment is a statutory requirement that restricts the Department of Defense (DoD) from using funds appropriated or otherwise available to DoD for procurement of food, clothing, fabrics, fibers, yarns, other made-up textiles, and hand or measuring tools that are not grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States. […]

NCTO Advisory to the Trade — March 28, 2019
The USMCA, Side-by-Side Comparison with NAFTA

March 28, 2019 in /by

The USMCA, Side-by-Side Comparison with NAFTA Background In talks launched in August 2017, the Trump administration initiated a renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with the aim of improving the deal to better serve American manufacturing interests.  NCTO supported the renegotiation effort as a means to modernize the 24-year-old agreement and make […]

NCTO Advisory to the Trade — March 7, 2019
President Donald J. Trump’s Trade Policy Agenda

March 7, 2019 in /by

President Donald J. Trump’s Trade Policy Agenda Background On March 1, 2019, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer delivered President Trump’s Trade Policy Agenda and Annual Report to Congress, outlining how the Administration’s trade policies are benefitting American workers and contributing to the strongest economy in decades. “Thanks to President Trump’s leadership, the United States is […]

NCTO Advisory to the Trade — February 28, 2019
Making the U.S. Textile Industry Heard in Washington

February 28, 2019 in /by

Making the U.S. Textile Industry Heard in Washington  This weekly column was launched to assist U.S. textile companies with practical advice regarding tariffs, trade, and federal regulations. Now, with just a over two weeks before the NCTO 2019 Annual Meeting, the most practical advice to the trade is to attend and fully immerse yourself in […]

NCTO Advisory to the Trade — February 21, 2019
Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Duty Suspension

February 21, 2019 in /by

Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Duty Suspension Background Since 1982, most Congresses have passed legislation called the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill to temporarily reduce or suspend tariffs on certain imported products and make technical corrections to U.S. tariff laws. The MTB duty suspensions and reductions are designed to boost the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers by lowering the cost […]

NCTO Advisory to the Trade — February 14, 2019
Made in USA Claims

February 14, 2019 in /by

Made in USA Claims  Background The current resurgence in US manufacturing arises from a growing realization that it makes sense — commercially and ethically — for the products Americans consume to be made in America. However, many start-up businesses have jumped onto the US manufacturing band wagon without understanding the legal requirements for making an […]

NCTO Advisory to the Trade — February 7, 2019
U.S. Section 301 Tariffs on Goods of Chinese Origin

February 7, 2019 in /by

U.S. Section 301 Tariffs on Goods of Chinese Origin Background On August 14, 2017, the President issued a Memorandum instructing the Trade Representative to determine whether to investigate under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 laws, policies, practices, or actions of the Government of China that may be unreasonable or discriminatory and that […]