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On November 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two consolidated cases challenging President Donald Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose broad tariffs on...more
The United States has reopened one of its most consequential trade questions of the past decade: Has China kept its promises? ...more
Reports of radioactive frozen shrimp have recently made headlines. But the bigger story may be how the FDA is responding and what that could mean for the future of imported food....more
On Nov. 5, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear the Administration’s appeal of the split decision upholding the Court of International Trade’s order striking down use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) as...more
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
Paris has long been a cultural capital, but what factors have recently positioned it as a focal point in the global art market, especially with Art Basel’s recent expansion into the city?...more
Throughout 2025, President Trump has declared several national emergencies and invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs of unlimited duration on nearly all goods imported from...more
CBP announced on October 6, 2025, that it will not issue refunds or any payments related to drawback claims, post-summary corrections and protests during the government shutdown which began on October 1, 2025. Although CBP...more
Running a consumer products retail business is hard work. In addition to the day-to-day challenges facing any business, the applicable regulatory environment can be a shifting, confusing morass that befuddles even the most...more
Importers who have paid tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) should take immediate steps to preserve their eligibility for potential refunds. Multiple lawsuits are currently...more
The steel trade with Mexico is particularly strategic at this moment. Companies are shifting supply chains to North America, and Mexico which has been an attractive manufacturing hub for various industries, such as...more
Supplying imports to the nation’s largest retailers comes with unique hurdles — from ever-shifting tariff structures to heightened compliance expectations and rigorous contract terms. Please join Allison Raley and Michelle...more
Kilpatrick’s Sindy Ding-Voorhees, Cleo Hu, and Roger Huang recently presented “Counterfeit Crackdown: Navigating IP Enforcement and Supply Chain Risks in China” at the firm’s 2nd annual Kilpatrick SEA-LE – the Seattle-based...more
The Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF), an interagency task force that includes the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and the U.S. Departments of Labor, State,...more
In August, the California Department of Justice (DOJ) finalized regulations to implement California’s unflavored tobacco list (UTL) law, which the state enacted in 2024. The new regulations include detailed filing...more
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has identified trade and customs fraud as among a few prioritized areas for agency investigation and prosecution. The Department announced a new inter-agency Trade Fraud Task Force on August...more
On September 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a Federal Register notice announcing that new tariff reductions on imports from Japan—including automobiles, auto parts, civil aircraft, and certain other...more
Over the past year or so, U.S. states have proposed and enacted a variety of state AI laws, making it challenging for companies to ensure compliance within the U.S. As state laws continue to emerge, the current administrative...more
A federal appeals court ruled on August 29, 2025, that most of the Trump Administration’s sweeping tariffs on imports from U.S. trading partners, including reciprocal tariffs and anti-narcotics tariffs, are unlawful. The...more
The Trump Justice Department has fully embraced the False Claims Act, stretching its use to include trade enforcement. DOJ recognizes the power of the FCA, the issues at stake, and the ability to extract large settlements....more
The tariffs that President Donald Trump has imposed on foreign countries have raised myriad questions on how import restrictions and elevated costs resulting from the president’s tariff policies will impact business for U.S....more
In May, the Ministry of Economy imposed a temporary guarantee on aluminum imports from China. As a result, Israeli aluminum importers have already reduced their orders from China by 50%. Simultaneously, access to the Turkish...more
1. Announcement - On August 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced the formation of a cross-agency Trade Fraud Task Force (the “Task Force”) to enhance enforcement against importers and other entities...more
At summer’s start, the U.S. Court of International Trade (“CIT”) made headlines with a landmark decision invalidating the Trump Administration’s imposition of tariffs on nearly all imported goods from nearly all U.S. trading...more
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