To amend the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to require Congressional approval before the President adjusts imports that are determined to threaten to impair national security.

Trade issues related to home appliances, solar panels, consumer technology, and automobiles NAFTA agreement Tariff effects on global trade Proposals and actions related to ZTE and smartphone components (H.R. 5515), including Dept. of Commerce sanctions Legislation related to trade (S. 3013, H.R. 6337)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Issues related to Trade. HR 6337

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE

NAFTA negotiation; Global overcapacity concerns; Steel import surge concerns; Section 232 investigation of steel imports and remedy determination including: S.3013 and HR 6337: a bill to require Congressional approval before the President adjusts imports that are determined to threaten to impair national security S. 3329: a bill to increase congress's role in the section 232 process and shift process to department of defense lead S. 3266: a bill to pause 232 investigations to allow for ITC findings to be incorporated. Appropriations language: Non-binding motion to instruct conferees to include language providing a role for Congress in making a determination under Section 232 in the final legislation developed by the Senate and House conference committee. Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA) - S. 2987/H.R. 5515

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

NAFTA renegotiation; Implementation of Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-125); AD/CVD duty investigations and enforcement; Executive Branch nominations; H.R. 1625 - the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (GSP renewal); Section 201, 232, and 301 investigations/tariffs; miscellaneous tariff bills - H.R. 4318 and S. 2108; US global value chains; trade preference programs (AGOA,GSP); S. 3013/H.R. 6337; NDAA (Corker Amendment).

Client expense: $580,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, and Customs): oon possible renegotiation of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon trade deficits oon global value chains oon consideration of pending free trade agreements, including disposition of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. Issues discussed include: rules of origin duties customs provisions IPR provisions Regulatory harmonization Transportation measures Government procurement. Port maintenance issues oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other existing preference programs. oon the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including expansion to incorporate travel goods for all GSP beneficiary countries and country reviews for certain Asian countries. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 100 percent screening, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, duty drawback, single window/ITDS Executive Order/FWS) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices (including annual NTE report), including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR) (including Special 301 and notorious markets). oon implementation of recently passed trade legislation including: Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. The benefit of imports and global value chains. Outdoor apparel classifications. Border adjustment and base erosion tax issues. Bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the pending Section 301 investigation. -Discussions with Congress and Administration on North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). GSP Renewal in FY 2018 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. Section 321/de minimis Legislation to amend HTS 9802 GSP annual review for India, Indonesia, and Thailand. Legislation to restrict Presidential tariff authority under Section 232 (S. 3013/HR 6337)

Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, the SEC, and Customs): oon modernization of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon trade deficits. oon global value chains. oon consideration of pending free trade agreements, including disposition of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. Issues discussed include: rules of origin duties customs provisions IPR provisions Regulatory harmonization Transportation measures Government procurement. Port maintenance issues oon the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act, Haiti HOPE/HELP, and other existing preference programs, including review related to used clothing. oon the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including expansion to incorporate certain travel goods and footwear for all GSP beneficiary countries and country reviews for certain Asian countries. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 100 percent screening, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, duty drawback, single window/ITDS Executive Order/FWS) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon foreign trade barriers and practices (including annual NTE report), including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR) (including Special 301 and notorious markets). oon implementation of recently passed trade legislation including: Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. The benefit of imports and global value chains. Outdoor apparel classifications. oon comments to USDA AMS on organic marketing board. GSP Footwear legislation - HR 2735/S 2032. Discussions with Congress and Administration on border adjustment and base erosion tax issues. Bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. Discussions with Congress and Administration on North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). GSP Renewal in FY 2018 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. Section 321/de minimis Legislation to amend HTS 9802 GSP annual review for India, Indonesia, and Thailand. Legislation to restrict Presidential tariff authority under Section 232 (S. 3013/HR 6337).

NAFTA renegotiation; Implementation of Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-125); AD/CVD duty investigations and enforcement; Executive Branch nominations; H.R. 1625 - the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (GSP renewal); Section 201, 232, and 301 investigations/tariffs; miscellaneous tariff bills - H.R. 4318 and S. 2108; US global value chains; trade preference programs (AGOA,GSP); S. 3013/H.R. 6337; NDAA (Corker Amendment).

Client expense: $720,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office