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In the age of the "I want it cheap, and I want it now" consumer mentality, fast fashion brands primarily based in China have established and maintained dominance in the retail market. According to US Customs and Border...more
As companies consider their responses to tariffs, including potential price and supply chain adjustments, antitrust enforcers are scrutinizing competitor conduct. Recent enforcement warnings from both FTC and DOJ officials...more
This monthly report outlines key developments in China’s antitrust sector for June. The following events merit special attention: SAMR Seeks Comments on Provisions for Curbing Acts of Abusing Administrative Power to Eliminate...more
In the current economic environment, where tariffs are being discussed, proposed, or implemented, with potential impact on many industries, companies are feeling pressure to rethink or adjust their pricing strategies....more
Increasing demand for reliable, baseload power and concerns related to climate change are motivating a transition toward new energy sources and alternatives to fossil fuels. Nuclear energy currently provides approximately 20%...more
Future prohibition on territorial supply constraints would expand EU law to prohibit certain unilateral conduct by large manufacturers....more
Three executive orders issued by President Donald Trump in mid-April combat what those orders describe as an unacceptably slow, expensive and bureaucratic process for federal government acquisition in the US, and direct...more
As companies face mounting cost and supply pressures from rising tariffs, pricing managers are under growing pressure to adjust pricing strategies in fast-moving and uncertain conditions. As recently reported by the Wall...more
Supply chain due diligence has firmly taken root in the global regulatory landscape, setting clear compliance expectations on how companies should identify, assess, and address human rights and environmental risks across...more
In an era of increased tariff pressures, U.S. antitrust enforcers have signaled that they remain vigilant for attempts by businesses to exploit the situation through anticompetitive conduct, especially in sectors already...more
On February 21, 2025, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced a proposal to: (i) require that exporters of U.S. goods use U.S.-flagged and U.S.-built vessels for an increasing percentage of their exports;...more
In Brief - Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb has just announced the ACCC’s Compliance and Enforcement priorities for 2025-2026....more
Le 4 mars 2025, le premier ministre de l’Ontario a annoncé, avec prise d’effet immédiate, que toutes les sociétés établies aux États-Unis seront exclues du processus des marchés publics de la province tant et aussi longtemps...more
On March 4, 2025, the Premier of Ontario announced that, effective immediately, all United States-based companies are banned from taking part in government procurements as long as U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports are in...more
As a tool of trade policy, tariffs can profoundly affect costs and supply chain dynamics within the construction sector. The construction industry is a vital part of the global economy and is often susceptible to impacts...more
In 2024, China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) saw significant financial engagement. Preliminary data indicates that China invested approximately $92.4 billion in various projects across the 149 countries involved in the...more
China has significantly expanded its economic and geopolitical footprint in Latin America, particularly through the acquisition and development of critical infrastructure such as ports, airfields, and railways. This strategic...more
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) joint review process is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2026, but the time to prepare is now. Embedded trade compliance professionals should already be doing scenario...more
Section 301 investigation into China’s “acts, policies, and practices related to targeting the global semiconductor industry for dominance.” Potential results include tariffs on goods from China that contain foundational...more
The President’s memorandum does not implement tariffs or other immediate relief, but previews the statutory authorities that will guide future trade action. On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued a memorandum...more
On January 16, 2025, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) determined, pursuant to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, that China’s targeting of the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors for dominance is unreasonable...more
Even if U.S.-China relations become less predictable after President-elect Trump returns to office, we expect that China’s merger control authority, SAMR, will continue to review and approve most deals, including those...more
On December 23, 2024, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) launched an investigation of China’s acts, policies, and practices related to targeting of the semiconductor industry for dominance. The...more
The incoming Trump administration is expected to make several policy changes likely to impact tech transactions. President-elect Donald Trump has promised to reduce regulation and cut federal bureaucracy, which he says have...more
This month, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) filed its much-anticipated lawsuit against Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, LLC (“Southern Glazer’s”), alleging the alcohol distributor violated the Robinson-Patman Act...more