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[Event] Trade & Sanctions Compliance for the Oil and Gas Industry - May 21st - 22nd, Houston, TX

Between tariffs, tightening export controls, evolving sanctions, and ramped up enforcement, the cost and complexity of compliance is rising for oil and gas supply chains. ACI’s Trade & Sanctions Compliance for the Oil and...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Week Twelve in Trade – First 100 Days of the New Administration

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On April 8, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order raising the reciprocal tariff rate on Chinese imports from 34% to 84%. This move followed his earlier warning that the U.S. would impose a 50% increase unless China...more

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Post Liberation Day --"Secondary Tariffs" Raise Costs Even Higher for International Actors

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President Trump has used tariffs as a significant point of geopolitical leverage since the beginning of his second term. Indeed, his administration dubbed April 2, 2025 “Liberation Day” in honor of a sweeping set of tariffs...more

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The Expanding U.S. Economic Statecraft: The Introduction Of “Secondary Tariffs”

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On 24 March 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14245 authorizing Secretary of State Marco Rubio to impose a 25 percent tariff on all goods imported into the United States from any country that directly or indirectly...more

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DOJ Rule Restricting Sensitive Data Transfers Takes Effect

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Today, April 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Final Rule restricting transfers of bulk sensitive personal data and U.S. government-related data becomes effective, implementing former President Biden’s Executive Order...more

Torres Trade Law, PLLC

Torres Trade Trump Table

The table below presents a structured timeline of executive actions, policy directives, and trade-related decisions issued by President Trump’s administration from January 2025 to the present. It focuses on critical areas...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 19th Annual Flagship Conference on Economic Sanctions Enforcement and Compliance - April 30th - May 1st, Washington, DC

With unprecedented change and intensifying enforcement, now is the time to ensure your team is prepared for what’s ahead. Ensure that you don’t miss out on critical U.S. and international economic sanctions updates and the...more

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Review of International Trade Enforcement in the U.S., E.U., and UK in 2024 and What to Expect in 2025

This is the final in our 2025 Year in Preview series examining important trends in white collar law and investigations in the coming year. Throughout 2024, enforcement of international trade laws continued to gather pace...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Week Seven in Trade – First 100 Days of the New Administration

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The tariffs imposed by President Trump on Canada and Mexico under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA) went into effect on March 4, 2025. Our initial posting on this development can be found here....more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Trump Administration’s America First Investment Policy to Bring Changes to CFIUS and Outbound Investment Reviews

Below is a summary of some of the measures identified in the Policy, and some suggestions for what foreign and domestic investors should be considering as this goes into effect....more

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White House Increases Scrutiny on Foreign Investors: Why FOCI Is a Concern for International Businesses

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Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) refers to a situation where a foreign entity has the power to directly or indirectly influence the management or operations of a company. FOCI can result from legal means like...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Week Three in Trade – First 100 Days of the New Administration

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We previously covered President Trump’s IEEPA tariffs and the various retaliatory tariff and nontariff countermeasures announced by each country in separate posts. Currently, the Mexico and Canada tariffs have been paused...more

Alston & Bird

OFAC Takes First Action to Implement “Maximum Pressure” Campaign Against Iran

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Following President Trump’s announcement of his administration’s intention to ratchet up sanctions against Iran, OFAC announced Thursday that it is designating a number of Chinese, Indian, and UAE entities as Specially...more

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President Trump Issues Executive Orders Announcing Tariffs on Goods from Canada, Mexico, and China

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Through three Executive Orders signed on February 1, 2025 (collectively, the “Executive Orders”), U.S. President Donald Trump announced significant additional tariffs on imports of goods from Canada, Mexico, and China. The...more

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Trump Administration Prepares to Levy Novel Tariffs

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As anticipated from campaign promises, on Monday, January 20, President Donald Trump issued an executive order (EO) commencing the process to levy a host of new trade tariffs as part of his "America First Trade Policy." New...more

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Engaging With Chinese Companies: Managing ‘Proxy Sanctions’ Risk

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We are entering a year of acute political risk for international trade, with a high likelihood that the Trump administration will hit China with punitive tariffs and increased export controls. Against the backdrop of trade...more

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DOD’s Expanding List of Chinese Military Companies

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On January 2, 2025, the US Department of Defense added a number of entities to its list of “Chinese military companies" (CMC List). While being named to this list, by itself, does not prohibit US businesses from continuing to...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Political Changes Are Unlikely To Fundamentally Alter Key Sanctions

Key Points - - Political transitions in the West notwithstanding, we expect economic sanctions to remain a key response to geopolitical issues. - Current sanctions policy priorities are unlikely to shift markedly in...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] Advanced Forum on Global Export Controls - February 25th - 26th, Arlington, VA

Looking for something more advanced than your average export controls conference? Go beyond the basics at ACI’s 2nd Annual Advanced Forum on Global Export Controls. This premier event offers cutting-edge insights and...more

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OFAC Announces Sanctions Against Chinese-Based Cybersecurity Company

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On January 3, 2025, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) announced sanctions on a Chinese-based cybersecurity company, Integrity Technology Group, Inc. (“Integrity Tech”). These sanctions...more

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Trade Matters - Lowenstein Sandler's Global Trade & National Security Newsletter - December 26, 2024

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As we wrote previously, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has issued a final rule that takes effect on December 26 that will dramatically raise the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) penalties from...more

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DOJ Issues Rule Addressing Threat Posed by Foreign Adversaries’ Access to Americans’ Sensitive Personal Data

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On Friday, December 27, 2024, the Justice Department issued a final rule to address “urgent national security risks posed by access to U.S. sensitive personal and government-related data from countries of concern and covered...more

Torres Trade Law, PLLC

The Mergers & Acquisitions Review: US Trade Compliance Due Diligence 2024

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In addition to a myriad of issues to consider during M&A transactions, parties should conduct due diligence related to US trade regulations and the often-related foreign investment regulations that arise in the context of an...more

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International Trade Law: 2024 Year in Review & Outlook for 2025

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Few areas will be as impacted by the incoming second Trump administration as international trade policy. Check out our team’s assessment of what the coming year may bring for trade regulation and enforcement. Husch...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

BIS New Guidance for FI’s Best Practices

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On 10/9/24, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the Department of Commerce has issued guidance aimed at financial institutions (FIs), outlining best practices for adherence to the Export Administration...more

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