Welcome to the July 2025 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
7/15/2025
/ Compliance ,
Cuba ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Economic Sanctions ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Imports ,
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) ,
International Trade ,
National Security ,
SCOTUS ,
Section 232 ,
Syria ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Agreements ,
Trump Administration ,
US Trade Policies
Welcome to the June 2025 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
On May 28, a three-judge panel on the US Court of International Trade (CIT) issued a landmark ruling in V.O.S. Selections, Inc. et al. v. United States of America et al. and The State of Oregon et al. v. United States...more
Welcome to the May 2025 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
On May 12, the United States and the People’s Republic of China announced a temporary 90-day agreement to roll back some of the reciprocal tariffs increases imposed in April. The agreement decreases the China reciprocal...more
Welcome to the April 2025 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
4/11/2025
/ Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
China ,
Country of Origin ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Executive Orders ,
Export Controls ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Forced Labor ,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) ,
Imports ,
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) ,
International Trade ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Wars ,
Trump Administration ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ,
US Trade Policies
As the first quarter comes to a close, the ArentFox Schiff Hospitality Industry team reviews 10 of the most pressing legal issues for hospitality companies for 2025....more
The Trump Administration’s latest tariff announcements are set to send shockwaves through the fashion and retail sectors, potentially upending supply chains industry wide. Consumers can expect higher costs for their favorite...more
4/7/2025
/ America First Trade Policy ,
Canada ,
China ,
Country of Origin ,
De Minimus Quantity Exemption ,
Executive Orders ,
Fashion Industry ,
Foreign Trade Zones ,
Imports ,
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) ,
International Trade ,
Mexico ,
Retail ,
Shareholders ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trump Administration ,
US Trade Policies
2025 will be a transformational year for the beverage and food industry, which has already been dramatically impacted by shifting market trends and profound policy changes. Here are the top five topics influencing the...more
3/25/2025
/ America First Trade Policy ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Safety ,
International Trade ,
PFAS ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trump Administration
Welcome to the March 2025 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
3/14/2025
/ Aluminum Sales ,
Canada ,
China ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Enforcement ,
Forced Labor ,
Imports ,
International Trade ,
Mexico ,
Popular ,
Section 232 ,
Steel Industry ,
Tariffs ,
Trump Administration ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ,
US Trade Policies ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
In 2025, the retail and fashion industries are bracing for a transformative year, heavily influenced by the policies of the new Trump Administration. These policies promise rapid and significant changes, particularly in areas...more
2/20/2025
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
CIPA ,
Class Action ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Compliance ,
Data Privacy ,
E-Commerce ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Executive Orders ,
Fashion Industry ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Form I-9 ,
Immigration ,
Independent Contractors ,
Influencers ,
International Trade ,
Mergers ,
Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) ,
NAD ,
PFAS ,
Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) ,
Public Health ,
Retailers ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Terms of Use ,
Tracking Systems ,
Trump Administration ,
Workplace Investigations
Welcome to the February 2025 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
2/17/2025
/ Anti-Dumping Duty ,
Canada ,
China ,
Countervailing Duties ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Imports ,
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) ,
Mexico ,
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) ,
Section 232 ,
Section 321 ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Policy ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ,
WTO
Navigating the Complexities of Forced Labor Laws -
Last year, ArentFox Schiff’s (AFS) Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force published its first annual report to help multinational companies navigate the complexities of forced...more
As President-elect Trump continues to shape his economic plan with significant tariff policies, it’s crucial for businesses to stay informed about the potential risks and opportunities his announcements may bring....more
1/20/2025
/ Canada ,
China ,
EU ,
Executive Orders ,
International Trade ,
Japan ,
Mexico ,
Risk Management ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Policy ,
US Trade Policies
Welcome to the January 2025 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
1/17/2025
/ CAFC ,
CFIUS ,
Compliance ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Forced Labor ,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) ,
Imports ,
International Trade Commission (ITC) ,
NGOs ,
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Oral Argument ,
Popular ,
Section 301 ,
Tariffs ,
USTR ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
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
12/18/2024
/ Automotive Industry ,
China ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
De Minimus Doctrine ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
E-Commerce ,
Enforcement ,
EU ,
Forced Labor ,
International Trade ,
Investigations ,
Section 301 ,
Steel Industry ,
Tariffs ,
Trump Administration ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ,
USTR ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
Most fashion, beauty, and retail companies depend heavily on global supply chains to produce products sold in the United States, but with significant tariff increases looming and an unpredictable trade landscape, companies...more
12/6/2024
/ Canada ,
China ,
Diversification Requirements ,
Fashion Industry ,
Free Trade Agreements ,
Imports ,
Mexico ,
Retail ,
Social Media ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Policy ,
Trump Administration ,
Twitter
Welcome to the November 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
11/19/2024
/ Aluminum Sales ,
Anti-Dumping Duty ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Canada ,
China ,
Countervailing Duties ,
Court of International Trade ,
Customs ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Enforcement ,
Final Rules ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Forced Labor ,
Foreign Adversaries ,
Importers ,
Information Technology ,
International Trade Commission (ITC) ,
Investment ,
Mexico ,
Mexico Supreme Court of Justice ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Semiconductors ,
Tariffs ,
Technology Sector ,
Trade Relations ,
U.S. Treasury ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ,
USTR ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
Welcome to the October 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
10/18/2024
/ Aluminum Sales ,
Automotive Industry ,
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
China ,
Compliance ,
E-Commerce ,
Fashion Industry ,
Forced Labor ,
Foreign Trade Zones ,
Importers ,
Manufacturers ,
NAFTA ,
Proposed Rules ,
Retailers ,
Russia ,
Supply Chain ,
Technology Sector ,
Trade Act of 1974 ,
Trade Relations ,
U.S. Customs ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ,
USTR ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
Many e-commerce retailers are closely monitoring increasing bipartisan criticism of the Section 321 de minimis program. This program, which provides an exemption for goods valued at $800 or less destined to a single person on...more
10/7/2024
/ Biden Administration ,
China ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
E-Commerce ,
Human Rights ,
Lame Duck Session ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Tariffs ,
Textiles ,
Trade Act of 1974 ,
Trade Expansion Act of 1962 ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
Welcome to the September 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
9/17/2024
/ Aluminum Sales ,
Anti-Subsidies ,
Canada ,
Child Labor ,
China ,
Countervailing Duties ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
ECCNs ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Enforcement ,
Export Controls ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Forced Labor ,
Fraud ,
Imports ,
ITAR ,
Manufacturers ,
Popular ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Section 301 ,
Solar Panels ,
Steel Industry ,
Surtax ,
Tariffs ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ,
US Trade Policies ,
USTR ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) ,
Whistleblowers
Welcome to the August 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
8/16/2024
/ CFIUS ,
Customs ,
DFARS ,
Duties ,
Federal Register ,
FIRRMA ,
Foreign Investment ,
Imports ,
Lithium Batteries ,
National Security ,
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) ,
Retail ,
Section 301 ,
Trade Relations ,
USTR ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) ,
Vietnam
Since the inception of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), importers globally have started to become acutely aware of potential forced labor risks hidden beneath intricate supply chains....more
7/25/2024
/ China ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Court of International Trade ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Enforcement ,
Forced Labor ,
Goods or Services ,
Importers ,
Manufacturers ,
NGOs ,
Popular ,
Supply Chain ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) ,
Withhold Release Orders (WROs)
Social media has revolutionized the ways in which brands target and market to consumers and the value of successful social media pages has become increasingly recognized, resulting in disputes over the ownership of these...more
Welcome to the July 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
7/16/2024
/ Aluminum Sales ,
Chevron Deference ,
Chevron v NRDC ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement ,
Export Controls ,
Forced Labor ,
Foreign Investment ,
Imports ,
International Trade Commission (ITC) ,
Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo ,
Mexico ,
Proposed Rules ,
Russia ,
SCOTUS ,
Steel Industry ,
U.S. Treasury