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Tariff Reform Legislation and Congressional Trade Activity – Week of April 7, 2025

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On April 9 at 12:01am, reciprocal tariffs on more than 60 countries ranging from 17-50% were scheduled to go into effect, only to be pulled back on April 9 as President Trump announced a 90-day pause — possibly to July 8. The...more

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US Modifies Reciprocal Tariff Rates

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President Trump signed a new executive order, “Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Trading Partner Retaliation and Alignment” (the Order) on April 9, marking yet another significant shift in U.S. trade policy. The...more

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EU Announces Countermeasures Following Imposition of US Tariffs

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On 12 March 2025, the United States (US) imposed tariffs of up to 25% on imports of steel, aluminium, and certain products containing steel and aluminium from the European Union (EU) and other trading partners....more

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President Trump Threatens New Tariffs on European Alcohol Imports

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March 13, President Donald Trump announced a potential 200% tariff on wine, cognac, and other alcohol imports from Europe. This statement was made in response to the European Union’s plan to impose tariffs on American whiskey...more

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New U.S. Tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China Take Effect – Retaliatory Measures Escalate Trade Tensions

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Last week consisted of many developments surrounding President Trump's tariff policy. On March 4, his sweeping new tariffs took effect, significantly altering the trade landscape for businesses engaged in international...more

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In Sudden Shift, President Trump Threatens New Sanctions Against Russia

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Despite recent reports indicating that the Trump Administration is looking into possible options to ease sanctions against Russia, the President took to social media to threaten exactly the opposite....more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Tariffs and Trade Actions: Summing Up the Last Few Days

The tariff news of the last day has been coming at full speed. Whether a small manufacturer or part of a multinational group company; a firm that manages cross-border supply chains on a daily basis or one that rarely thought...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Imposing Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border (Trump EO Tracker) - Update

On February 1, President Trump signed executive orders imposing additional tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) in response to an emergency declared at the border...more

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Key Takeaways from President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress

President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress on March 4; the first such speech of a presidency is not considered a “State of the Union” address, though it shares the same format and function. At an hour and 40...more

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Recent Tariff and Trade-Related Actions in Washington, DC

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Below is an overview of recent tariff and trade-related actions in Washington, DC. We sought to highlight key legislative and administrative developments, industry reactions, and potential impacts, in addition to some...more

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US and India to Pursue Bilateral Trade Deal, Hope to Resolve Tariffs Dispute

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Following a meeting last Thursday, February 13th between Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India and the US agreed to begin talks on a bilateral trade deal that could help resolve the countries’ standoff...more

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President Trump Announces Plan for Reciprocal Tariffs

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On February 13, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum directing a rapid review process to determine country-specific “reciprocal tariffs” for all US trading partners based on each partner’s perceived...more

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Details Emerge on Increased Steel/Aluminum Tariffs

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Details have begun to emerge regarding the Trump Administration’s recent move to raise tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 25% across the board, beginning on March 12. In Presidential Proclamations signed on February...more

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Trump Administration Issues Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum: U.S. Considerations

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Through a presidential proclamation, the Trump Administration on Feb. 10, 2025, announced the reinstatement of a 25 percent tariff on all steel imports and an increase in aluminum tariffs from 10 percent to 25 percent. The...more

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President Trump Signs Reciprocal Trade and Tariffs Memorandum

On February 13, 2025, President Trump signed an executive memorandum on ​“Reciprocal Trade and Tariffs” directing his economic team to create a ​“Fair and Reciprocal Plan” for imposing a supplemental tariff that will be...more

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White House Executive Orders Impacting Tax and Trade – Developments of the Week of February 3, 2025

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Last week, the White House issued two Executive Order (EO) updates delaying the imposition of 25-percent tariffs on both Mexico and Canada until March 4, 2025, stating in both EO updates: “In recognition of the steps taken by...more

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Deja Vu All Over Again: Trump’s Tariffs and their Impact on Government Contractors

President Trump has called himself the “Tariff Man” and has said that “Tariffs are the greatest thing ever invented.”[1] It therefore should come as no surprise that, in the first month since taking office, he has announced...more

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Food and Beverage News and Trends - February 2025

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New Trump Administration tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. On February 1, 2025, President Donald Trump signed three Executive Orders instituting sweeping new tariffs on all goods imported from Canada, Mexico, and China,...more

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White House Executive Orders Impacting Tax and Trade – Developments of the Week of January 27, 2025

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A range of White House Executive Orders (EOs) are likely to impact tax and trade policy. In this alert, DLA Piper’s Tax and Trade policy team provides updates and insights on relevant policy developments from the week of...more

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Trump Administration Delays Canada Tariffs

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It appears that Canada is also in negotiations and that U.S. tariffs will be delayed 30 days in line with the delay of tariffs on products from Mexico. Trudeau says Trump agrees to a pause on U.S. tariffs on Canada....more

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Trump 2.0: U.S. Tariffs on China Take Effect; Mexico and Canada Granted 30-Day Pause

Following President Trump’s February 1, 2025, announcement of a sweeping set of tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, citing immigration concerns and the flow of fentanyl, trade tensions have lurched...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

PAUSED: Imposing Duties to Address the Situation at Our Southern Border (Trump EO Tracker)

Key Updates - At 10:30am on Feb. 3, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on X that the Mexico tariffs will be paused for one month. She stated that the United States and Mexico had come to an agreement relating to...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

PAUSED: Imposing Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border (Trump EO Tracker)

Key Updates - 2/3: Tariffs paused for 30 days. Trudeau announced also said Canada had committed to creating the post of a special czar to combat the smuggling of fentanyl and would ensure permanent monitoring of the shared...more

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U.S. Tariffs Increased: Affected Countries Respond

On Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, President Donald Trump issued three executive orders raising tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and the People's Republic of China. The executive orders were issued under the International...more

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President Trump Deploys Novel Use of IEEPA Authority to Impose Sweeping Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China

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The President has issued three executive orders that impose universal tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, deploying IEEPA in a sweeping manner to address the President’s declaration of a national emergency regarding illegal...more

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