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United States of America: Buy-America waivers granted for vehicles, but policy review may limit future waivers

Announcement

16 Apr 2018

The Federal Highway Administration granted a Buy America waiver for state government projects involving the acquisition of vehicles and equipment on the condition that they be assembled in the United States, but will also review the underlying policy.


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1 likely harmful

1 liberalising

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Implementation date

16 Apr 2018

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Updated: 16 Apr 2018
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In an April 16, 2018 Federal Register notice (Volume 83 Number 73) the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced a Buy America waiver for the obligation of Federal-aid funds for 151 ...

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Revocation date:

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Updated: 16 Apr 2018
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The announcement also took note of a policy review that might result in future changes to the waiver process. In response to the April 18, 2017, Executive Order 13788--Buy American and Hire America...

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