On November 5, 2025, the Supreme Court heard three hours of oral argument in the most consequential trade case in years, a challenge to the President’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose...more
11/7/2025
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The United States has reopened one of its most consequential trade questions of the past decade: Has China kept its promises? ...more
10/28/2025
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On Oct. 17, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 imposing sweeping new tariffs on medium- and heavy-duty trucks, truck parts, and buses, marking the first time...more
10/24/2025
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Section 232 tariffs were once seen as a fortress for U.S. metals. Yet, that fortress now casts a much longer shadow. Companies far removed from the steel and aluminum sector could soon find themselves ensnared in tariffs they...more
10/21/2025
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On Oct. 9, China’s Ministry of Commerce (“MOFCOM”) issued new export-control notices tightening restrictions on the export of rare-earth materials, magnet technologies, superhard materials (synthetic diamonds), and...more
10/14/2025
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On Oct. 1, federal agencies shut down following Congress’s failure to pass a bill funding the 2026 fiscal year. Businesses should anticipate potential disruptions to key trade processes. The extent of the impact will vary by...more
10/6/2025
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On Sept. 29, President Trump issued a Proclamation expanding Section 232 tariffs to cover imports of timber, lumber, and their derivative products. These include common household products such as cabinets, vanities, and...more
American Chrome & Chemical, Inc. (“Petitioner”) filed new petitions with the U.S. Department of Commerce (“DOC”) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”) seeking the imposition of antidumping duties (“AD”) on...more
10/2/2025
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On Sept. 2, the Department of Commerce (“DOC”) launched two new Section 232 national security investigations. The notice of these investigations was published in the Federal Register on Sept. 26....more
9/30/2025
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On Sept. 25, the Federal Circuit issued a landmark decision in HMTX Industries, et al. v. United States, affirming the legality of Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports for products in Lists 3 and 4A....more
The U.S. Department of Commerce (“DOC”) has released an Interim Final Rule to be published on Sept. 17 that establishes a new process to expand the scope of Section 232 tariffs. ...more
9/17/2025
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On Sept. 5, President Trump signed an executive order (“order” or “EO”) Modifying the Scope of Reciprocal Tariffs and Establishing Procedures for Implementing Trade and Security Agreements. The EO both adjusts tariff coverage...more
9/9/2025
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In a landmark ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has affirmed that the President lacks authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to unilaterally impose tariffs on imports. ...more
9/2/2025
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The Coalition of Freight Coupler Producers (“Petitioner” or “CFCP”) filed new petitions with the U.S. Department of Commerce (“DOC”) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”) seeking the imposition of antidumping...more
Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum have been in effect since 2018, during the first Trump administration. Until recently, importers had been able to file exclusion requests at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau...more
On July 7, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order extending the current pause on reciprocal tariffs through August 1, 2025, postponing implementation of country-specific reciprocal rates until that time. The...more
Rezolex, Ltd. Co. (“Petitioner” or “Rezolex”) filed new petitions against imports of oleoresin paprika (“ORP”) from India. The antidumping (“AD”) petition alleges that the imports from India are sold at less than fair value....more
The Petition
The Rebar Trade Action Coalition (“RTAC” or “Petitioner”) filed new petitions against imports of steel concrete reinforcing bar (“rebar”) from Algeria, Bulgaria, Egypt, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam....more
On June 3, President Trump issued a proclamation doubling tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum articles and derivative steel and aluminum articles from 25% to 50%, effective at 12:01 a.m. EDT on June 4. This action, taken...more
6/5/2025
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On May 28, a U.S. federal trade court issued a decision with a monumental impact on global economies.
In a landmark decision, the U.S. Court of International Trade (“CIT”) decisively struck down the Worldwide and...more
The Petition -
The Lysine Fair Trade Coalition and its individual members (“Petitioners”) filed a new petition with the U.S. Department of Commerce (“DOC”) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”) seeking the...more
5/29/2025
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The Petition -
The Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood (“Coalition” or “Petitioner”) filed new petitions against imports of hardwood and decorative plywood from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The antidumping...more
Overview Recent executive orders (EOs) by the Trump administration have introduced changes that may significantly impact businesses utilizing foreign trade zones (FTZs). These changes relate to the imposition of reciprocal...more
Additional IEEPA Tariffs Imposed - On March 4, new tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) went into effect on imports from Canada and Mexico....more
3/10/2025
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President Trump plans to announce reciprocal tariffs on many countries. So, what is a reciprocal tariff? First, let’s examine tariffs in general. A tariff is a tax imposed by one country on imports of goods or merchandise...more