The increased, country-specific tariffs imposed under President Trump's Reciprocal Tariff Executive Order (EO) went into effect on April 9, 2025, but were paused for 90 days shortly thereafter. A ten percent tariff now...more
The 25 Percent Tariff on Canadian and Mexican Products - On March 3, 2025, the Trump administration announced that the United States would proceed with its anticipated plan to impose a 25 percent tariff on products imported...more
3/11/2025
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President Trump announced his Fair and Reciprocal Plan (the Plan) pursuant to his America First Trade Policy. While the Memorandum does not immediately create any new tariffs, it outlines the Trump administration's plan to...more
2/27/2025
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Given the fast-moving developments, this alert originally published on Monday, February 3, 2025, is updated to reflect the pause in the proposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and the retaliatory tariffs that China announced...more
Trade action was a touchstone of the first Trump Administration. Statements throughout the campaign by President-Elect Trump and his surrogates suggest significant trade actions in the second term. The actions and potential...more
11/25/2024
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Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
The Biden administration announced that it will increase tariffs in key product areas, largely focusing on electric vehicles, batteries, solar cells, and supporting industries. This increase in tariffs results from the U.S....more