The US president has imposed and modified tariffs on key trading partners such as China, Canada, Mexico, and the European Union over the last three months. These tariffs rely on the International Economic Emergency Powers...more
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has published guidance regarding the elimination of the de minimis duty exemption on Chinese-origin merchandise and the collection of duties on those once-exempt imports....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
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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