Morgan Alexis Howard

Morgan Alexis Howard

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

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Tariff Tactics and National Security: Decoding Section 232’s Role in Shaping Trade Policies

Overview of Section 232 Actions - While President Trump has often utilized the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to levy tariffs during the recent onslaught of tariff action, Section 232 of the Trade...more

4/21/2025  /  Imports , International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) , National Security , Section 232 , Tariffs , Trade Policy , Trump Administration , U.S. Commerce Department , US Trade Policies

New Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Petitions on Polypropylene Corrugated Boxes From China and Vietnam

On March 18, 2025, antidumping (AD) and/or countervailing duty (CVD) petitions were filed on polypropylene corrugated boxes from China (AD & CVD) and Vietnam (AD only). The petitions were filed by CoolSeal USA Inc., Inteplast...more

3/20/2025  /  Anti-Dumping Duty , China , Countervailing Duties , Imports , International Trade Commission (ITC) , Tariffs , Trade Policy , U.S. Commerce Department , Vietnam

Trump Administration’s America First Investment Policy to Bring Changes to CFIUS and Outbound Investment Reviews

Below is a summary of some of the measures identified in the Policy, and some suggestions for what foreign and domestic investors should be considering as this goes into effect....more

3/4/2025  /  Aerospace , Biotechnology , CFIUS , China , Economic Sanctions , Foreign Investment , National Security , Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) , Popular , U.S. Treasury

Copper Under Fire: New Tariffs Spark Metal Mayhem

The White House proclamation directing Commerce to initiate a Section 232 investigation on copper imports is now live. As always, the stakes are high, and the outcome could leave industries feeling a bit short-circuited....more

2/28/2025  /  China , Imports , National Security , Section 232 , Supply Chain , Tariffs , Trade Relations , Trade Remedies , U.S. Commerce Department

Published Annexes of Steel and Aluminum EOs Add More Articles for 25% Duties

It has been another eventful day in the international trade space. On February 14, 2025, President Trump published the executive orders (EOs) concerning aluminum and steel imports for public inspection in the Federal...more

2/17/2025  /  Aluminum Sales , Executive Orders , Imports , Section 232 , Steel Industry , Tariffs , Trade Policy , Trump Administration

Closed-Door Reciprocal Tariffs Conference and Presidential Memo

On February 13, 2025, President Trump held a closed-door conference on reciprocal tariffs. During the conference, President Trump signed a presidential memorandum proposing reciprocal tariffs that will be customized for...more

2/14/2025  /  International Trade , Pharmaceutical Industry , Semiconductors , Tariffs , Trade Relations , Trump Administration , U.S. Commerce Department , US Trade Policies , USTR

President Trump Defers Tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Imposes Additional Tariffs on China, and China Responds With Countermeasures

Deferral of Tariffs on Imports From Canada and Mexico - The previously announced tariffs against goods from Canada and Mexico have been paused for one month, with both Canada and Mexico agreeing to take, respectively,...more

2/5/2025  /  Canada , China , Export Controls , Imports , International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) , International Trade , Mexico , National Security , Tariffs , Trade Relations

Treasury’s Outbound Investment Security Program Focusing on China Is in Effect (for Now)

Treasury’s final rule implementing its outbound investment regime went into effect on January 2, 2025. The final rule implemented Executive Order (E.O.) 14105 of August 9, 2023, which declared a national emergency to address...more

1/31/2025  /  Artificial Intelligence , Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) , China , Executive Orders , Export Controls , Foreign Investment , National Security , Semiconductors , U.S. Treasury

New Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Petitions on Temporary Steel Fencing From China

On January 14, 2025, antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions were filed on temporary steel fencing from China. The petitions were filed by ZND US Inc. (Petitioner). ...more

1/20/2025  /  Anti-Dumping Duty , China , Countervailing Duties , Imports , International Trade Commission (ITC) , Tariffs , Trade Relations , U.S. Commerce Department , US Trade Policies

New Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Petitions on Slag Pots From China

On December 31, 2024, antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions were filed on slag pots from China. The petitions were filed by WHEMCO-Steel Castings, Inc. (Petitioner)....more

1/8/2025  /  Anti-Dumping Duty , China , Countervailing Duties , Imports , International Trade Commission (ITC) , Tariffs , Trade Policy , Trade Relations
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