Monday, a group of five plaintiffs filed an action in the Court of International Trade (“CIT”) asking the court to enjoin and declare illegal the reciprocal tariffs imposed under Executive Order 14257 (April 2, 2025) and...more
It is the end of an unprecedented week in trade that roiled financial markets and challenged businesses trying to assess the impacts on their supply chains....more
On April 2, 2025, the proclaimed tariff “Liberation Day,” President Trump announced his “reciprocal tariffs” actions from the Rose Garden at the White House. Invoking his authority under the International Emergency Economic...more
4/3/2025
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The White House announced on Wednesday, after President Trump met with the leaders of General Motors, Ford Motor, and Stellantis, that certain automobiles imported from Mexico and Canada will not be subject to the 25% tariffs...more
In Federal Register Notices slated to be published on March 6, 2025, Notice of Canadian Tariff Implementation and Notice of Mexico Tariff Implementation, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) is implementing President...more
3/4/2025
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President Trump told reporters at Mar-a-Lago that he would likely announce tariffs on April 2 on imports of automobiles, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals, starting at 25 percent. He added that such tariffs would “go very...more
Trump says he’ll impose 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum. News broke on Sunday that President Trump decided to impose 25% duties on steel and aluminum from all countries, sending companies scrambling to assess the potential...more
2/11/2025
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The Biden Administration is increasing Section 301 tariffs on a wide range of Chinese imports for “strategic sectors.” Our International Trade & Regulatory Group examines the plan....more
5/24/2024
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One year later, Russia’s war against Ukraine shows no signs of abating. Our International Trade & Regulatory Group breaks down the latest U.S. sanctions further restraining Russia’s ability to do business with the rest of the...more
As Russia’s war against Ukraine continues and the United States and its allies announce further sanctions, U.S. companies face more difficulties with compliance and the loss of valuable assets. Our International Trade &...more
Congress announced a compromise on the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act this week, and the House passed the bill last night. Our International Trade & Regulatory Group details the bill’s enforcement strategy requirements...more
Our International Trade & Regulatory Group explains how U.S. Customs is clamping down on China’s XPCC and details how importers can be prepared to respond....more
Our International Trade & Regulatory Group discusses what you can expect from the Trump Administration’s latest Section 301 investigations into Vietnam’s timber trade and currency manipulation....more
Our International Trade & Regulatory Group discusses the Office of the United States Trade Representative’s request for comments to modify Section 301 duties on Chinese products due to the coronavirus pandemic....more
President Trump and the Republican Congress have consistently raised the notion of a “border tax” to address trade imbalances. While the President has advocated a border tax of 20% on imports from Mexico, congressional...more