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 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
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
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
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 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
The Biden administration continues to navigate the intricate course between fostering domestic solar manufacturing and countering perceived unfair trade practices by China. In a series of strategic maneuvers, the...more
6/26/2024
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Countervailing Duties ,
Energy Sector ,
Imports ,
Manufacturers ,
Renewable Energy ,
Section 301 ,
Solar Energy ,
Solar Panels ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has begun issuing questionnaires to solar companies requesting extensive disclosures about the source of modules, panels, and other products. This marks an expansion of the scrutiny on...more
In 2023, there was an expansion in scope of the discussion around forced labor in the global supply chain. In the United States, the enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) continued to be the main...more
The prevention of forced labor in the global supply chain has been elevated in visibility and consequence over the last several years. In 2022, the emphasis focused largely, though not exclusively, on trade remedies. The...more
Leading up to the June 21 effective date, US Customs and Border Protection issued operational guidance and a strategy document to assist importers with Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act compliance and to define its...more
6/23/2022
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Customs and Border Protection ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Forced Labor ,
Human Rights ,
Importers ,
Imports ,
Supply Chain ,
Trade Restrictions ,
US Trade Policies ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
Both Congress and the executive branch have been considering the notion of a new regulatory regime to limit certain types of US outbound investment in other countries. While such a regime would certainly constitute a sea...more
Dear Retail Clients and Friends, This edition of Morgan Lewis Retail Did You Know? examines the pending New York Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act (S7428/A8352), which, if passed by the state legislature,...more
The US Senate and House of Representatives have both passed HR 6256, the bicameral, bipartisan Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, with the Senate approving the measure by unanimous consent on December 16. ...more
12/15/2021
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Due Diligence ,
Entity List ,
Forced Labor ,
Goods or Services ,
Importers ,
Imports ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Manufacturers ,
Pending Legislation ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Supply Chain ,
US Trade Policies ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
The Biden administration has vowed to invoke the Defense Production Act (DPA) to increase domestic production of essential supplies needed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this Insight, we address key features of the...more
The Biden administration has vowed to invoke the Defense Production Act (DPA) to increase domestic production of essential supplies needed to respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In this Insight, we address key...more
2/10/2021
/ Biden Administration ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Defense Production Act ,
Executive Orders ,
Goods or Services ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Life Sciences ,
Manufacturers ,
Medical Supplies ,
Operation Warp Speed ,
Supply Chain
As the federal government seeks innovative solutions from a broader group of suppliers to respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, new or nontraditional contractors will want to familiarize themselves with the...more
FEMA exercised the authority recently granted to it by Executive Orders and pursuant to the Defense Production Act to regulate and redirect respirators, surgical masks, gloves, and other personal protective equipment (PPE) ...more
4/15/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Crisis Management ,
Defense Production Act ,
Export Controls ,
Federal Contractors ,
FEMA ,
Medical Supplies ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Price Gouging ,
Public Contracts ,
Supply Chain