As the US administration has imposed and modified tariffs on key trading partners, the US Department of Justice has turned its focus to criminally prosecuting companies and individuals for tariff evasion....more
From reciprocal tariffs and retaliatory investigations to paused agreements and looming re-escalations, the global tariff landscape remains as turbulent as ever. Morgan Lewis recently hosted a three-part webinar series...more
The president on June 6, 2025 issued a trio of executive orders (EOs) that aim to solidify the United States’ position in advancing new aviation technologies and accelerate the integration of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS),...more
The US Court of International Trade and the US District Court for the District of Columbia have invalidated President Donald Trump’s actions imposing tariffs pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of...more
The Russia-Ukraine ceasefire and peace negotiations remain uncertain, the European Union and United Kingdom are considering more sanctions against Russia, and the US administration’s next steps are unclear. Anticipating...more
As part of a broader resurgence in pharmaceutical pricing reform and manufacturing policies in 2025, President Donald Trump and bipartisan congressional leaders have introduced contemporaneous proposals to lower prescription...more
The US president has imposed and modified tariffs on key trading partners such as China, Canada, Mexico, and the European Union over the last three months. These tariffs rely on the International Economic Emergency Powers...more
The White House on May 5, 2025 issued an executive order requiring the US Food and Drug Administration to find ways to facilitate the opening of new drug manufacturing sites in the United States while also increasing the...more
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has published guidance regarding the elimination of the de minimis duty exemption on Chinese-origin merchandise and the collection of duties on those once-exempt imports....more
Tariff and trade policy in the United States is poised to affect nearly every industry, and data centers are no exception. Data centers built in the United States need to be outfitted, and much of that equipment comes from...more
The automotive industry is undergoing a period of rapid transformation, driven by advancements in electric vehicle (EV) technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital connectivity amid shifting trade policies and...more
On April 2, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order imposing reciprocal tariffs on most trading partners. The president declared a national emergency posed by large and persistent trade deficits, relying on his...more
With the continuing cuts to US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) staffing, the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries are communicating increasing concern about potential product development impacts. While these cuts...more
The United States’ trade policy has undergone significant shifts under the current administration, which is emphasizing the use of tariffs as a strategic tool. Recent developments, including the imposition of new and expanded...more
On her first day in office, Attorney General Pam Bondi published several memorandums laying out the reprioritization of US Department of Justice (DOJ) efforts and funding, including the memorandum General Policy Regarding...more
President Donald Trump on February 21, 2025 issued a National Security Presidential Memorandum titled the America First Investment Policy to provide guidance to executive departments in their review and decision-making with...more
With the second Trump administration holding the reins of the executive branch, companies should brace for a renewed focus on trade enforcement. The administration has already begun to expand tariffs on a variety of items...more
In this third installment of our five-part trade series, we review the Trump-Vance administration’s America First Trade Policy memorandum and detail the foundational elements for imposition of tariffs to prepare importers if...more
Following a decade of increased enforcement of what has been considered an oft-confusing law, the Department of Justice recently published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing several changes to regulations implemented...more
In this second installment of our four-part trade series, we consider strategies importers may adopt for addressing anticipated tariffs imposed under the Trump-Vance administration. As we draw closer to President-elect Donald...more
The US government recently announced another package of export controls on semiconductor manufacturing equipment designed to further curb China’s ability to produce advanced-node semiconductors that can be used in artificial...more
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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The Biden administration announced on September 13, 2024 its intention to use executive authority to limit the use of the de minimis exemption and encourage Congress to take comprehensive legislative action, adding to the...more
A bipartisan group of senators recently released the Fighting Illicit Goods, Helping Trustworthy Importers, and Netting Gains (FIGHTING) for America Act, a bill that could significantly curtail the use of Section 321 de...more
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revealed a revised strategy to enhance enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) as it marks the act’s two-year anniversary. With ongoing additions to the...more