U.S. Government shutdown provided by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. (ST&R), the NCBFAA Customs Counsel and Legislative Advisors.
Summary of Key Points:
- Trade Operations Largely Unaffected:
- Agencies involved in trade and tariff negotiations remain operational despite the shutdown.
- USTR (U.S. Trade Representative) will not furlough any of its 237 employees, using non-appropriated funds.
- USTR Contingency Adjustments:
- Initial plans to furlough 94 staff were revised following White House feedback.
- USTR emphasized its critical role in advising the President on trade under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
- Export Controls Maintained:
- The Commerce Department retains 20% of its staff, prioritizing trade-related functions.
- Bureau of Industry and Security keeps 336 of 445 employees to continue export control enforcement and Section 232 investigations.
- International Trade Administration Impacted:
- Staff reduced from ~1,300 to just 60, affecting administration of anti-dumping and countervailing duties.
- Tariff Collection Continues:
- DHS shutdown plans ensure U.S. Customs and Border Protection continues tariff revenue collection.
- Only 14,000 of 272,000 DHS employees furloughed, allowing most economic and security operations to proceed.
Below are also some articles on the shutdown, as well as other trade related updates.
POLITICO Pro | Article | USTR to keep all staff during shutdown after major revision
