A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, while the United States finds value and usefulness in the World Trade Organization in fulfilling the needs of the United States and other free and open economies in the 21st century, significant reforms at the World Trade Organization are needed and the United States must therefore continue to demonstrate leadership to achieve those reforms.

Office of the United States Trade Representative Docket USTR-2018-0005 - Notice of Determination for Public Comment Concerning Proposed Determination of Action Pursuant to Section 301: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation - Tariffs on products imported from China Section 301: Trade investigations Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) - Program renewal with increased efficacy USMCA/NAFTA (United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement/North America Free Trade Agreement) - Updated rules and uniform regulations U.S.-UK Trade Agreement - Seeking a codified framework for reliable digital transfers and preferential tariff treatment for avionics parts and supplies U.S.-Kenya Trade Agreement - Seeking a codified framework for reliable digital transfers and preferential tariff treatment for avionics S. 1260 - The U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (USICA) - GSP & MTB renewal and 301 exclusion process structure and reset S. Res. 134 -A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should work with the Government of the United Kingdom to conclude negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom. - Make UK-US trade agreement current Administration priority S. Res. 101 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, while the United States finds value and usefulness in the World Trade Organization in fulfilling the needs of the United States and other free and open economies in the 21st century, significant reforms at the World Trade Organization are needed and the United States must therefore continue to demonstrate leadership to achieve those reforms. - Support for WTO membership H.R. 4534 - FAIR Transition and Competition Act - Carbon Border Adjustment Tax EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Replacement - Urging a replacement to the Privacy Shield Program to ensure cross-Atlantic data flows. Implementation of Pub. Law 117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 - EV and clean energy incentives S. 5020 - Affordable Electric Vehicles for America Act of 2022 - Fix to IRA 30D implementation schedule

Client expense: $205,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Office of the United States Trade Representative Docket USTR-2018-0005 - Notice of Determination for Public Comment Concerning Proposed Determination of Action Pursuant to Section 301: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation - Tariffs on products imported from China Section 301: Trade investigations Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) - Program renewal with increased efficacy USMCA/NAFTA (United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement/North America Free Trade Agreement) - Updated rules and uniform regulations U.S.-UK Trade Agreement - Seeking a codified framework for reliable digital transfers and preferential tariff treatment for avionics parts and supplies U.S.-Kenya Trade Agreement - Seeking a codified framework for reliable digital transfers and preferential tariff treatment for avionics S. 1260 - The U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (USICA) - GSP & MTB renewal and 301 exclusion process structure and reset S. Res. 134 -A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should work with the Government of the United Kingdom to conclude negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom. - Make UK-US trade agreement current Administration priority S. Res. 101 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, while the United States finds value and usefulness in the World Trade Organization in fulfilling the needs of the United States and other free and open economies in the 21st century, significant reforms at the World Trade Organization are needed and the United States must therefore continue to demonstrate leadership to achieve those reforms. - Support for WTO membership H.R. 4534 - FAIR Transition and Competition Act - Carbon Border Adjustment Tax EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Replacement - Urging a replacement to the Privacy Shield Program to ensure cross-Atlantic data flows. Implementation of Pub. Law 117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 - EV and clean energy incentives S. 5020 - Affordable Electric Vehicles for America Act of 2022 - Fix to IRA 30D implementation schedule

Office of the United States Trade Representative Docket USTR-2018-0005 - Notice of Determination for Public Comment Concerning Proposed Determination of Action Pursuant to Section 301: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation - Tariffs on products imported from China Section 301: Trade investigations Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) - Program renewal with increased efficacy USMCA/NAFTA (United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement/North America Free Trade Agreement) - Updated rules and uniform regulations U.S.-UK Trade Agreement - Seeking a codified framework for reliable digital transfers and preferential tariff treatment for avionics parts and supplies U.S.-Kenya Trade Agreement - Seeking a codified framework for reliable digital transfers and preferential tariff treatment for avionics S. 1260 - The U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (USICA) - GSP & MTB renewal and 301 exclusion process structure and reset S. Res. 134 -A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should work with the Government of the United Kingdom to conclude negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom. - Make UK-US trade agreement current Administration priority S. Res. 101 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, while the United States finds value and usefulness in the World Trade Organization in fulfilling the needs of the United States and other free and open economies in the 21st century, significant reforms at the World Trade Organization are needed and the United States must therefore continue to demonstrate leadership to achieve those reforms. - Support for WTO membership H.R. 4534 - FAIR Transition and Competition Act - Carbon Border Adjustment Tax EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Replacement - Urging a replacement to the Privacy Shield Program to ensure cross-Atlantic data flows. Implementation of Pub. Law 117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 - EV and clean energy incentives S. 5020 - Affordable Electric Vehicles for America Act of 2022 - Fix to IRA 30D implementation schedule

Office of the United States Trade Representative Docket USTR-2018-0005 - Notice of Determination for Public Comment Concerning Proposed Determination of Action Pursuant to Section 301: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation - Tariffs on products imported from China Section 301: Trade investigations Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) - Program renewal with increased efficacy USMCA/NAFTA (United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement/North America Free Trade Agreement) - Updated rules and uniform regulations U.S.-UK Trade Agreement - Seeking a codified framework for reliable digital transfers and preferential tariff treatment for avionics parts and supplies U.S.-Kenya Trade Agreement - Seeking a codified framework for reliable digital transfers and preferential tariff treatment for avionics S. 1260 - The U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (USICA) - GSP & MTB renewal and 301 exclusion process structure and reset S. Res. 134 -A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should work with the Government of the United Kingdom to conclude negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom. - Make UK-US trade agreement current Administration priority S. Res. 101 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, while the United States finds value and usefulness in the World Trade Organization in fulfilling the needs of the United States and other free and open economies in the 21st century, significant reforms at the World Trade Organization are needed and the United States must therefore continue to demonstrate leadership to achieve those reforms. - Support for WTO membership H.R. 4534 - FAIR Transition and Competition Act - Carbon Border Adjustment Tax EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Replacement - Urging a replacement to the Privacy Shield Program to ensure cross-Atlantic data flows. Implementation of Pub. Law 117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 - EV and clean energy incentives S. 5020 - Affordable Electric Vehicles for America Act of 2022 - Fix to IRA 30D implementation schedule

Office of the United States Trade Representative Docket USTR-2018-0005 - Notice of Determination for Public Comment Concerning Proposed Determination of Action Pursuant to Section 301: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation - Tariffs on products imported from China Section 301: Trade investigations Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) - Program renewal with increased efficacy USMCA/NAFTA (United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement/North America Free Trade Agreement) - Updated rules and uniform regulations U.S.-UK Trade Agreement - Seeking a codified framework for reliable digital transfers and preferential tariff treatment for avionics parts and supplies U.S.-Kenya Trade Agreement - Seeking a codified framework for reliable digital transfers and preferential tariff treatment for avionics S. 1260 - The U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (USICA) - GSP & MTB renewal and 301 exclusion process structure and reset S. Res. 134 -A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should work with the Government of the United Kingdom to conclude negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom. - Make UK-US trade agreement current Administration priority S. Res. 101 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, while the United States finds value and usefulness in the World Trade Organization in fulfilling the needs of the United States and other free and open economies in the 21st century, significant reforms at the World Trade Organization are needed and the United States must therefore continue to demonstrate leadership to achieve those reforms. - Support for WTO membership H.R. 4534 - FAIR Transition and Competition Act - Carbon Border Adjustment Tax EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Replacement - Urging a replacement to the Privacy Shield Program to ensure cross-Atlantic data flows. Implementation of Pub. Law 117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 - EV and clean energy incentives S. 5020 - Affordable Electric Vehicles for America Act of 2022 - Fix to IRA 30D implementation schedule

Office of the United States Trade Representative Docket USTR-2018-0005 - Notice of Determination for Public Comment Concerning Proposed Determination of Action Pursuant to Section 301: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation - Tariffs on products imported from China Section 301: Trade investigations Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) - Program renewal with increased efficacy USMCA/NAFTA (United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement/North America Free Trade Agreement) - Updated rules and uniform regulations U.S.-UK Trade Agreement - Seeking a codified framework for reliable digital transfers and preferential tariff treatment for avionics parts and supplies U.S.-Kenya Trade Agreement - Seeking a codified framework for reliable digital transfers and preferential tariff treatment for avionics S. 1260 - The U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (USICA) - GSP & MTB renewal and 301 exclusion process structure and reset S. Res. 134 -A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should work with the Government of the United Kingdom to conclude negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom. - Make UK-US trade agreement current Administration priority S. Res. 101 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, while the United States finds value and usefulness in the World Trade Organization in fulfilling the needs of the United States and other free and open economies in the 21st century, significant reforms at the World Trade Organization are needed and the United States must therefore continue to demonstrate leadership to achieve those reforms. - Support for WTO membership H.R. 4534 - FAIR Transition and Competition Act - Carbon Border Adjustment Tax EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Replacement - Urging a replacement to the Privacy Shield Program to ensure cross-Atlantic data flows. Implementation of Pub. Law 117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 - EV and clean energy incentives S. 5020 - Affordable Electric Vehicles for America Act of 2022 - Fix to IRA 30D implementation schedule

Office of the United States Trade Representative Docket USTR-2018-0005 - Notice of Determination for Public Comment Concerning Proposed Determination of Action Pursuant to Section 301: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation - Tariffs on products imported from China Section 301: Trade investigations Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) - Program renewal with increased efficacy USMCA/NAFTA (United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement/North America Free Trade Agreement) - Updated rules and uniform regulations U.S.-UK Trade Agreement - Seeking a codified framework for reliable digital transfers and preferential tariff treatment for avionics parts and supplies U.S.-Kenya Trade Agreement - Seeking a codified framework for reliable digital transfers and preferential tariff treatment for avionics S. 1260 - The U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (USICA) - GSP & MTB renewal and 301 exclusion process structure and reset S. Res. 134 -A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should work with the Government of the United Kingdom to conclude negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom. - Make UK-US trade agreement current Administration priority S. Res. 101 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, while the United States finds value and usefulness in the World Trade Organization in fulfilling the needs of the United States and other free and open economies in the 21st century, significant reforms at the World Trade Organization are needed and the United States must therefore continue to demonstrate leadership to achieve those reforms. - Support for WTO membership H.R. 4534 - FAIR Transition and Competition Act - Carbon Border Adjustment Tax EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Replacement - Urging a replacement to the Privacy Shield Program to ensure cross-Atlantic data flows.

Office of the United States Trade Representative Docket USTR-2018-0005 - Notice of Determination for Public Comment Concerning Proposed Determination of Action Pursuant to Section 301: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation - Tariffs on products imported from China Section 301: Trade investigations Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) - Program renewal with increased efficacy USMCA/NAFTA (United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement/North America Free Trade Agreement) - Updated rules and uniform regulations U.S.-UK Trade Agreement - Seeking a codified framework for reliable digital transfers and preferential tariff treatment for avionics parts and supplies U.S.-Kenya Trade Agreement - Seeking a codified framework for reliable digital transfers and preferential tariff treatment for avionics S. 1260 - The U.S. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (USICA) - GSP & MTB renewal and 301 exclusion process structure and reset S. Res. 134 -A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should work with the Government of the United Kingdom to conclude negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom. - Make UK-US trade agreement current Administration priority S. Res. 101 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, while the United States finds value and usefulness in the World Trade Organization in fulfilling the needs of the United States and other free and open economies in the 21st century, significant reforms at the World Trade Organization are needed and the United States must therefore continue to demonstrate leadership to achieve those reforms. - Support for WTO membership H.R. 4534 - FAIR Transition and Competition Act - Carbon Border Adjustment Tax EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Replacement - Urging a replacement to the Privacy Shield Program to ensure cross-Atlantic data flows.

Office of the United States Trade Representative Docket USTR-2018-0005 - Notice of Determination for Public Comment Concerning Proposed Determination of Action Pursuant to Section 301: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation - Tariffs on products imported from China Section 301: Trade investigations Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) - Program renewal with increased efficacy USMCA/NAFTA (United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement/North America Free Trade Agreement) - Updated rules and uniform regulations U.S.-UK Trade Agreement - Seeking a codified framework for reliable digital transfers and preferential tariff treatment for avionics parts and supplies U.S.-Kenya Trade Agreement - Seeking a codified framework for reliable digital transfers and preferential tariff treatment for avionics S. 1260 - The U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA) - GSP & MTB renewal and 301 exclusion process structure and reset S. Res. 134 - UK-U.S. Trade agreement - Make UK-US trade agreement current Administration priority S. Res. 101 - Support for WTO membership H.R. 4534 - FAIR Transition and Competition Act - Carbon Border Adjustment Tax

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: Rules of origin Duties Customs provisions IPR provisions Labor provisions Regulatory harmonization Transportation measures Government procurement. Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India

Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: Rules of origin Duties Customs provisions IPR provisions Labor provisions Regulatory harmonization Transportation measures Government procurement. Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Ensuring effective enforcement provisions in specific legislation on China Xinjiang: oUyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020

Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: Rules of origin Duties Customs provisions IPR provisions Labor provisions Regulatory harmonization Transportation measures Government procurement. Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India

Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: Rules of origin Duties Customs provisions IPR provisions Labor provisions Regulatory harmonization Transportation measures Government procurement. Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India

Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: Rules of origin Duties Customs provisions IPR provisions Labor provisions Regulatory harmonization Transportation measures Government procurement. Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India

Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: Rules of origin Duties Customs provisions IPR provisions Labor provisions Regulatory harmonization Transportation measures Government procurement. Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), including Ethiopia. the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Ensuring effective enforcement provisions in specific legislation on China Xinjiang: oUyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/S. 65). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020

Office of the United States Trade Representative Docket USTR-2018-0005 - Notice of Determination for Public Comment Concerning Proposed Determination of Action Pursuant to Section 301: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation - Tariffs on products imported from China Section 301: Trade investigations Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) - Program renewal with increased efficacy USMCA/NAFTA (United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement/North America Free Trade Agreement) - Updated rules and uniform regulations U.S.-UK Trade Agreement - Seeking a codified framework for reliable digital transfers and preferential tariff treatment for avionics parts and supplies U.S.-Kenya Trade Agreement - Seeking a codified framework for reliable digital transfers and preferential tariff treatment for avionics S. 1260 - The U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA) - GSP & MTB renewal and 301 exclusion process structure and reset S. Res. 134 - UK-U.S. Trade agreement - Make UK-US trade agreement current Administration priority S. Res. 101 - Support for WTO membership H.R. 4534 - FAIR Transition and Competition Act - Carbon Border Adjustment Tax

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Office of the United States Trade Representative Docket USTR-2018-0005 - Notice of Determination for Public Comment Concerning Proposed Determination of Action Pursuant to Section 301: China's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation - Tariffs on products imported from China Section 301: Trade investigations Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) - Program renewal with increased efficacy USMCA/NAFTA (United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement/North America Free Trade Agreement) - Updated rules and uniform regulations U.S.-UK Trade Agreement - Seeking a codified framework for reliable digital transfers and preferential tariff treatment for avionics parts and supplies U.S.-Kenya Trade Agreement - Seeking a codified framework for reliable digital transfers and preferential tariff treatment for avionics S. 1260 - The U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA) - GSP & MTB renewal and 301 exclusion process structure and reset S. Res. 134 - UK-U.S. Trade agreement - Make UK-US trade agreement current Administration priority S. Res. 101 - Support for WTO membership

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: Rules of origin Duties Customs provisions IPR provisions Labor provisions Regulatory harmonization Transportation measures Government procurement. Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India

Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: Rules of origin Duties Customs provisions IPR provisions Labor provisions Regulatory harmonization Transportation measures Government procurement. Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India

Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: Rules of origin Duties Customs provisions IPR provisions Labor provisions Regulatory harmonization Transportation measures Government procurement. Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, (S. 1260). EAGLE Act (H.R. 3254) Trade Act of 2021. onew and existing trade preference programs, including: the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). oCountry of Origin Labeling Online Act Discussions with the Administration on Quality Control Orders imposed on footwear in India TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products. Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oCounterfeits and resale. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936). oSHOP SAFE Act of 2021 (H.R. 3429/S. 1843). oTrademark Modernization Act of 2020

Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: Rules of origin Duties Customs provisions IPR provisions Labor provisions Regulatory harmonization Transportation measures Government procurement. Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). onew and existing trade preference programs, including: the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072).

Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: Rules of origin Duties Customs provisions IPR provisions Labor provisions Regulatory harmonization Transportation measures Government procurement. Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). onew and existing trade preference programs, including: the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072).

Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: oNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) oFY 2022 Defense Appropriations bills Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement during the COVID-19 crisis. Discussions with the Administration - DLA - on government procurement of PPE product. Miscellaneous Trade (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: oimport of personal protective equipment (PPE). otariff relief for PPE product. obilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. oSection 301 investigations on Vietnam currency and timber. oSection 301 investigations on Digital Services Tax. oWestern Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. oimplementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: Rules of origin Duties Customs provisions IPR provisions Labor provisions Regulatory harmonization Transportation measures Government procurement. Port maintenance issues otrade deficits and global value chains. otariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: Trade Security Act of 2021 (S. 746). WTO reform resolution (S.Res.101). Strategic Competition Act of 2021 (S. 1169). onew and existing trade preference programs, including: the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including country and product review and legislation to update the program. ovarious trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oforeign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). opending nominations. oLegislation related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program: Earth Act (H.R. 219). oCurrent and proposed sanctions, including North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (H.R. 1155/ S. 65). Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act (H.R. 2072). TAR (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Conversations with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: DRIVE Safe Act (H.R.1745, S.659) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, including foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products and unsafe products Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) on oChild/Forced labor rules and lists, oImpact of COVID-19 on supply chain workers, oUzbek cotton, oBetter Work programs, oChina Xinjiang, oBangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, India, and oFTA and trade preference labor cases. Lobbying on appropriations level for Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) in FY2021 Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill. Small Business Discussion with the Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration (SBA), the Treasury Department, and Congress on Trade Credit Insurance, paycheck protection program, and the main street lending program. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) PPE Extension Act of 2021 (H.R. 1799/S. 723/S. 815) Other possible stimulus legislation. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on oIntellectual property practices on e-commerce platforms. oFraudulent advertising on social media platforms. oFraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. oUSTR Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List. oIssues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. oDupe influencers on social media. oConsumer awareness campaign on counterfeits. oLegislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. oINFORM Consumers Act (S. 936).