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Update: Navigating New Tariff and Import Trade Realities Under the Second Trump Administration - March 2025

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Update: On March 4, 2025, the Trump administration’s 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, and additional 10% tariffs on goods imported from China, went into effect. China and Canada announced specific retaliatory...more

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Trump Revives and Expands the Battle Over Digital Services Taxes

On February 21, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a presidential memorandum (the Memorandum) signaling that his administration intends to take action with respect to tax and regulatory measures affecting U.S. digital...more

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U.S. Introduces "Fair and Reciprocal Plan," Marking a Significant and Impactful Shift in Trade Policy

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On February 13, 2025, President Trump announced the “Fair and Reciprocal Plan” (“Plan”), a major shift in U.S. trade policy designed “to counter non-reciprocal trading arrangements with trading partners by determining [and...more

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Trump Administration Announces Sweeping Tariffs Under “Fair and Reciprocal Plan”

Following days of speculation, President Donald Trump announced on February 13, 2025, a new tariff policy outlined in a Presidential Memorandum entitled the “Fair and Reciprocal Plan” (Plan).  The Memorandum directs key trade...more

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Trump Announces “Fair and Reciprocal Plan,” Falls Short of Enacting any Reciprocal Tariffs in the Short Term

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On February 13, 2025, President Trump announced his plan, referred to as the “Fair and Reciprocal Plan,” to enact reciprocal tariffs on every country that charges duties on U.S. imports. The official memorandum did not name...more

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Reciprocal Tariffs: Presidential Memorandum Orders Investigations but No Immediate Action or Duties

On February 13, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum (the Memorandum) ordering the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and the Department of Commerce to initiate investigations of “harmful”...more

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President Trump Announces “Fair and Reciprocal” Trade Plan

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On February 13, 2025, President Trump signed a Presidential memorandum announcing the “Fair and Reciprocal Plan” for implementing reciprocal tariffs on countries that impose import duties on goods from the United States. The...more

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What Are Reciprocal Tariffs?

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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

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The Impact of Trump’s Tariffs on the Wine Industry: Past and Future

The wine industry faced significant challenges due to tariffs imposed by President Trump’s first administration. During the presidential campaign, and since his election on November 5, 2024, President Trump has made it clear...more

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As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns: December 2024

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Welcome to the December 2024 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and...more

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USITC Investigation on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Heats Up

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The US International Trade Commission (USITC) is assessing the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity of steel and aluminum produced in the United States through a factfinding investigation initially launched in June 2023....more

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USTR Identifies Barriers to U.S. Exports in 2023 National Trade Estimate Report

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On March 31, 2023, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released the 2023 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers (NTE Report). USTR highlights an array of trade barriers in more than 64...more

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China Tariffs: USTR Requests Comments for Review of Section 301 Tariffs

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has announced the next steps in its review of Lists 1 and 2 of the Trump-era tariffs on Chinese imports. Today, on October 17, 2022, USTR published the official request for...more

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Global Connection - Russia Permits Patent Misappropriation From Unfriendly Countries

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On Monday, March 7, 2022, the Russian government announced that compensation would not be required when Russian entities infringe patent rights from "unfriendly" countries. This unilateral action by Russia may have a...more

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U.S. Further Expands Measures Against Russia with Additional Import, Export, Sanctions Restrictions

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Last week, the United States continued to impose sweeping restrictive measures in response to the conflict in Ukraine, including measures targeting imports of certain Russian energy and “signature” products into the United...more

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October 2021 Trade Law Update

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In Husch Blackwell’s October 2021 Trade Law Newsletter, you’ll learn about the following updates in international trade and supply chain law: •The U.S. and EU struck a deal on steel and aluminum tariffs •The U.S....more

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US, EU Issue Guidance on Expectations for Due Diligence to Address Forced Labor Risks

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On July 13, 2021, the US Department of State, US Department of the Treasury, US Department of Commerce, US Department of Homeland Security, Office of the United States Trade Representative, and US Department of Labor issued...more

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US-EU Suspend Large Civil Aircraft Tariffs And Take Aim At China In Framework Addressing Non-Market Practices

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The United States and European Union (“EU”) announced a “cooperative framework” to address and potentially resolve their long-running dispute over large civil aircraft subsidies, also commonly known as the Boeing–Airbus or...more

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USTR Announces And Immediately Suspends Section 301 DSTs Tariffs Against Austria, India, Italy, Spain, Turkey, And UK

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The United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) Katherine Tai announced 25% additional tariffs on approximately $2 billion worth of imported goods from Austria, India, Italy, Spain, Turkey, and the United Kingdom (“UK”),...more

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March 2021 Trade Law Update

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In Husch Blackwell’s March 2021 Trade Law Newsletter, you’ll learn about the following updates in international trade and supply chain law: •USTR announced the continuation of certain Section 301 digital services taxes...more

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USTR Tai Takes Control of Trump Tariffs: Some Section 301 Tariffs Suspended and Others May Be Implemented on Six Countries With...

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USTR is soliciting comments and has scheduled hearings regarding the potential imposition of Section 301 tariffs of up to 25% in response to the Digital Services Tax adopted by Austria, India, Italy, Spain, Turkey, and the...more

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Biden Administration Announces Tariff Trifecta

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In three actions taken last week, the Biden Administration eased the tariff burden carried by numerous industries, including aviation, food, beverage and travel goods, and previewed the administration's approach to engagement...more

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U.S. Agrees to Temporarily Suspend Tariffs On UK And EU Goods In Large Civil Aircraft Dispute

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In a joint statement released by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”), the U.S. and European Union (“EU”) have agreed to temporarily suspend the additional tariffs from the Large Civil Aircraft...more

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USTR And U.S. Industry Agree To No Change In Section 301 Large Civil Aircraft Tariffs

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The U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) in consultation with relevant U.S. industry issued a notice stating that it is “unnecessary” to revise the Section 301 tariffs related to large civil aircraft subsidies provided by the...more

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USTR Suspends Tariffs on Certain French Luxury Goods: A Potential Shift in Trade Talks

Key Takeaways: • Threatened 25% tariffs on French luxury goods are suspended. • USTR is still looking at tariffs in retaliation for taxes on U.S. global tech companies. • Biden’s new USTR will face immense pressure to...more

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