The automotive industry is undergoing a period of rapid transformation, driven by advancements in electric vehicle (EV) technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital connectivity amid shifting trade policies and...more
On April 2, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order imposing reciprocal tariffs on most trading partners. The president declared a national emergency posed by large and persistent trade deficits, relying on his...more
The United States’ trade policy has undergone significant shifts under the current administration, which is emphasizing the use of tariffs as a strategic tool. Recent developments, including the imposition of new and expanded...more
The aerospace and defense industry is facing a rapidly shifting legal landscape in 2025, shaped by regulatory updates, enforcement trends, and geopolitical considerations. With increased scrutiny on foreign investments,...more
Two major areas of international trade that will remain causes of concern for energy storage projects are the application of tariffs and supply chain integrity. While it remains to be seen what the US administration might...more
3/10/2025
/ Batteries ,
China ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Energy Sector ,
Energy Storage ,
Imports ,
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) ,
National Security ,
Section 301 ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Act of 1974 ,
Trade Relations ,
U.S. Commerce Department
A Global Opportunity and Regulatory Roadmap for Energy Storage in 2025 The energy storage sector maintained its upward trajectory in 2024, with estimates indicating that global energy storage installations rose by more than...more
In remarks delivered at the Federal Bar Association’s (FBA) annual Qui Tam Section Conference, Deputy Assistant Attorney General Michael Granston reiterated the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ or the Department) commitment to...more
With the second Trump administration holding the reins of the executive branch, companies should brace for a renewed focus on trade enforcement. The administration has already begun to expand tariffs on a variety of items...more
In this third installment of our five-part trade series, we review the Trump-Vance administration’s America First Trade Policy memorandum and detail the foundational elements for imposition of tariffs to prepare importers if...more
President Donald Trump via an executive order titled Unleashing American Energy directed federal executive agencies to pause disbursement of funds appropriated by Biden-era energy, environmental, and infrastructure programs....more
In this second installment of our four-part trade series, we consider strategies importers may adopt for addressing anticipated tariffs imposed under the Trump-Vance administration. As we draw closer to President-elect Donald...more
In this first installment of our four-part trade series, we explore how President-elect Trump may implement proposed tariff increases on imports of foreign-origin goods into the United States....more
12/11/2024
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International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) ,
International Trade Commission (ITC) ,
Section 232 ,
Section 301 ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Relations ,
Trump Administration ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
US Trade Policies ,
USTR
The Biden administration announced on September 13, 2024 its intention to use executive authority to limit the use of the de minimis exemption and encourage Congress to take comprehensive legislative action, adding to the...more
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has issued a new proposed rule for implementing the next iteration of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 program. This action drives forward the DoD’s plans to bolster...more
A bipartisan group of senators recently released the Fighting Illicit Goods, Helping Trustworthy Importers, and Netting Gains (FIGHTING) for America Act, a bill that could significantly curtail the use of Section 321 de...more
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revealed a revised strategy to enhance enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) as it marks the act’s two-year anniversary. With ongoing additions to the...more
The dynamic environment affecting solar cell and module manufacturers, exporters, and importers remains in flux as US and non-US manufacturers take their challenges to the courts....more
The US Supreme Court on June 28 overruled longstanding precedent and expanded the ability of government contractors to challenge agency interpretations and applications of certain statutes. In Loper Bright Enterprises v....more
7/9/2024
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Chevron Deference ,
Chevron v NRDC ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Government Agencies ,
Judicial Authority ,
Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo ,
NDAA ,
Regulatory Authority ,
SCOTUS ,
Statutory Interpretation
The Biden administration continues to navigate the intricate course between fostering domestic solar manufacturing and countering perceived unfair trade practices by China. In a series of strategic maneuvers, the...more
6/26/2024
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Countervailing Duties ,
Energy Sector ,
Imports ,
Manufacturers ,
Renewable Energy ,
Section 301 ,
Solar Energy ,
Solar Panels ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs
At a time marked by themes of “push” and “pull,” organizations across all sectors and jurisdictions are grappling with the pursuit of innovation within an increasingly complex regulatory framework. Over the next 12 months,...more
US President Joseph Biden recently signed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 into law. Implications for government contractors range from new restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions certifications to...more
The US Department of Energy (DOE) recently published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) and request for comments in the Federal Register proposing a comprehensive revision of the Department of Energy Acquisition...more
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a recent $4 million settlement of False Claims Act (FCA) allegations regarding a contractor’s failure to meet certain cybersecurity requirements, noting that its Civil Cyber-Fraud...more
The US Congress must agree on a new budget by midnight on September 30, 2023 to support the US federal government’s new fiscal year on October 1. With a shutdown appearing to be on the horizon, countless federal programs will...more
The US Department of Commerce (DOC) issued its Final Determination on August 18, 2023 related to circumvention of antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders A-570-979 and C-570-980 (the Orders) on certain crystalline...more