Following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, No. 24–1287 (U.S. Feb. 20, 2026), holding that tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act...more
3/6/2026
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The White House has released the Trump Administration's much-anticipated Maritime Action Plan (MAP), a sweeping federal blueprint aimed at reversing the long‑term decline of U.S. shipbuilding, strengthening the Maritime...more
The U.S. Supreme Court on February 20, 2026, held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the president to impose tariffs, affirming the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit's...more
2/20/2026
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International Trade ,
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President Donald Trump on January 29, 2026, signed an executive order (EO), "Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Cuba," which authorizes tariffs on goods from countries that sell or provide oil to...more
After months of escalating pressure, U.S. military and law enforcement personnel captured Venezuela's disputed ruler, Nicolás Maduro, in a nighttime raid on January 3, 2026. Hours later, with Maduro en route to face federal...more
1/8/2026
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Drug Trafficking ,
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The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on Dec. 3-5, 2025, held a hearing on the six-year review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) that attracted a broad range of panelists representing...more
12/12/2025
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Unions ,
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USTR
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), on Sept. 16, 2025, announced the process for public consultation on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Comments received will assist USTR in developing its...more
9/29/2025
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USTR
As the Aug. 1, 2025, end date for President Donald Trump's most recent suspension of country-specific reciprocal tariffs approaches, stakeholders should consider where ongoing bilateral negotiations stand, what the potential...more
7/22/2025
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China ,
India ,
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) ,
International Trade ,
Section 232 ,
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Tariffs ,
Trade Agreements ,
Trade Negotiations ,
Trump Administration ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
US Trade Policies ,
USTR
As the July 9, 2025, end date for President Donald Trump's suspension of country-specific reciprocal tariffs draws near, stakeholders should consider where ongoing bilateral negotiations stand, what the potential outcomes may...more
7/3/2025
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Imports ,
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) ,
International Trade ,
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Trade Relations ,
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USTR