North American Issues News Archive

INTERTANKO Model Clauses for US Chinese Nexus Fees now published

Following President Trump’s Executive Order of 9 April 2025 on Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance, orders at section 5 “Actions in... MORE

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INTERTANKO submits comments for USTR investigation

Following INTERTANKO’s request for Members’ input on the Office of the United States Trade Representative’s public hearing on their Investigation... MORE

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Stamford, CT: Member discount secured for CMA, 1-3 April 2025

INTERTANKO will again be supporting the Connecticut Maritime Association’s (CMA) flagship event in Stamford, CT, April 1-3. Legal Counsel Selena... MORE

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INTERTANKO prepares comments for USTR investigation: Members’ input requested

As reported in our Weekly News article dated 7 March, the Section 301 Committee will hold a public hearing on their Investigation... MORE

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US Customs and Border Protection release official statement on tariffs

On 8 March, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) implemented five Presidential Executive Orders implementing tariff updates for imports... MORE

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Update on USTR proposals on China

Following the conclusion of the Section 301 investigation in front of the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR)... MORE

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Office of the US Trade Representative concludes investigation on China maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors

A Section 301 investigation in front of the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on “China’s Acts, Policies, and... MORE

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CARB 2020 At-Berth Regulation – VIEs and a Pool, fleet registration deadline 1 Dec 2024

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has advised that for tanker vessels (for visits to regulated terminals at Port of... MORE

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North American Panel holds 54th Session in Houston

INTERTANKO held its 54th North American Panel in Houston with close to 50 delegates in attendance. Chaired by Oscar Pinto... MORE

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EPA Administrator signs Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) final rule

On 20 September, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan signed the EPA’s final rule for the Vessel Incidental... MORE

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