On May 28, 2025, the U.S. Court of International Trade (USCIT) issued a decision vacating and permanently enjoining many of the most economically significant tariff orders issued over the past four months by President Trump....more
6/2/2025
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Duties on steel and aluminum have already had a significant impact on the construction industry. Participants in the construction industry have a very short window in which to weigh in on changes that could increase the...more
5/30/2025
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The first two days of the new Trump administration were marked by pronouncements that portend short-run uncertainty about the tariff environment.
Although President Trump’s past statements had led many people to expect he...more
1/24/2025
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On October 12, 2022, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced that it is seeking public comments in connection with its review of Section 301 duties on Chinese goods. The comment period will run...more
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