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President Trump Issues A Proclamation Imposing 25% Tariffs on Automobiles and Automobile Parts Into the United States

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On March 26, 2025, President Trump, pursuant to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. § 2411), as amended, and Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. § 1862) issued a Proclamation titled Adjusting...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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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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“America First Trade Policy”: President Trump Orders Review Ahead of Potential Tariffs on China and Other Trading Partners

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Just hours after his inauguration on January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum ordering federal agencies to conduct a comprehensive review of US trade policy, with particular attention devoted to US–China...more

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“America First Trade Policy” memorandum directs a comprehensive review of U.S. trade policy, suggests potential new tariffs and...

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President Trump’s Day 1 presidential memorandum directs a top-to-bottom review of U.S. trade and economic policy and requests that his Administration provide policy recommendations with respect to: the U.S. trade deficit and...more

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President Trump Issues “America First” Trade Policy and Previews Additional Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China - UPDATED 1/22/25

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This alert was originally published on January 21, 2025, and updated on January 22, 2025, to reflect President Trump’s comments that additional 10% tariffs may be imposed on China on February 1. On January 20, 2025,...more

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USTR Finds China’s ‘Unreasonable’ Policies in Shipbuilding, Maritime, Logistics Sectors Restrict U.S. Commerce

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On January 16, 2025, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) determined, pursuant to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, that China’s targeting of the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors for dominance is unreasonable...more

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America First Trade Policy Announcement

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On January 20, 2025, within hours of taking the oath of office, President Trump signed an executive order (EO) entitled the America First Trade Policy. As anticipated, the EO directs the Department of Commerce, Department of...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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Trump’s Second-Term Tariff Agenda: Tools for Implementation

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In this first installment of our four-part trade series, we explore how President-elect Trump may implement proposed tariff increases on imports of foreign-origin goods into the United States....more

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2024 Post-Election Analysis: Trade and Tariffs

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Trade Agenda for Donald Trump’s Second Term and the Role of the 119th Congress - Donald Trump's first term as president was defined by a protectionist trade policy focused on renegotiating trade agreements and imposing...more

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International Compliance Digest – October 2024

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October was a robust month for compliance with agency actions and guidance concerning anti-boycott, forced labor, section 301 exclusions, outbound investment, and sanctions. The International Trade Commission also voted...more

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The On-Ramp: An Autonomous, Connected, and Electric Mobility Newsletter - October 2024

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Welcome to The On-Ramp, the newsletter published by Venable's Autonomous and Connected Mobility Team. The On-Ramp explores legal and policy developments in the world of autonomous and connected vehicles, smart infrastructure,...more

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Trade Matters - Lowenstein Sandler's Global Trade & National Security Newsletter - June 2024

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On May 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR), effective August 8, 2024, that updates the Reporting, Procedures, and Penalties Regulations....more

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Braumiller-Law-Group - June 2024 Newletter

Recently, President Biden signed a foreign military support bill (H.R. 815) into law, which also encompassed the 21st Century Peace Through Strength Act (the Act), a legislative proposal introduced in the House containing...more

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Hot Topics in International Trade - June 2024- Summary of the Findings of the USTR Four-Year Review of Actions Taken in the...

On May 14, 2024, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released its Final Report relating to the four-year review of actions taken in the Section 301 investigation. Within the Report, the USTR confirmed that it...more

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May 2024 Trade Law Update

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In Husch Blackwell’s May 2024 Trade Law Update you’ll learn about the following updates in international trade and supply chain law: •An update on U.S. Department of Commerce decisions - •U.S. International Trade...more

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Trade Matters - Lowenstein Sandler's Global Trade & National Security Newsletter - March 2024

On February 24, the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Biden administration issued hundreds of new Russia-related export controls and sanctions. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the...more

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United States-China Trade Updates to Ring in the New Year

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Recent government actions illustrate that US-China trade relations will continue to be a focus as the United States enters an election year. We’ll continue to monitor developments regarding Section 301 tariffs — will they...more

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September 2023 Trade Law Update

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In Husch Blackwell’s September 2023 Trade Law Update you’ll learn about the following updates in international trade and supply chain law: •An update on U.S. Department of Commerce decisions- •U.S. International Trade...more

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Trade Matters - Lowenstein Sandler's Global Trade & National Security Newsletter - October 2023

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1. Seagate Technology Gets Largest-Ever BIS Penalty for Sales to Huawei- Seagate Technology LLC recently incurred a $300 million civil penalty from U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) due to...more

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Trade Matters - Lowenstein Sandler's Global Trade & National Security Newsletter - December 2022

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Importer Pays $3.25M Settlement in FCA Case A California importer paid $3.25 million (Law360 subscription required to view) to settle a whistleblower suit brought by a former employee of its overseas supplier under the False...more

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October 2022 Trade Law Update

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In Husch Blackwell’s October 2022 Trade Law Update you’ll learn about the following updates in international trade and supply chain law: •An update on U.S. Department of Commerce decisions- •U.S. International Trade...more

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Section 301 Petition Concerning Mexican Seasonal and Perishable Agricultural Products Filed

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On September 8, 2022, 22 of Florida’s 27 U.S. Representatives, along with both of Florida’s U.S. Senators, filed a petition with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative seeking relief under Section 301 of the Trade Act of...more

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Hot Topics in International Trade - April 2022

Since taking office as the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”), Katherine Tai has prioritized trade policies focused on protecting American workers’ rights and promoting sustainable environmental practices through trade...more

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