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Can I Avoid New U.S. Tariffs by Routing Goods Through Different Countries? (Spoiler Alert: No)

With the recent surge in tariffs and imposition of differentiated tariffs for different countries of origin (i.e., higher tariffs for goods originating from China than from neighboring countries and potentially other...more

Torres Trade Law, PLLC

Trump Tariff Survival Guide

With U.S. trade policy constantly evolving and Customs enforcement increasing, importers face more pressure than ever to ensure customs compliance from the beginning. One misstep – whether it is a misclassified product, an...more

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What Every Multinational Company Should Know About … The Global and Reciprocal Tariffs Announcement

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On April 2, 2025, President Trump implemented the steepest American tariffs in over a century. The implications for numerous multinational companies — including importers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers — will be...more

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Barilla's Pasta Under Fire: Class Action Certified Based on Misleading Label Intimating “Italian” Origin

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On May 28, 2024, Chief Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu, of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, certified a class of consumers in an action against Barilla Foods....more

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FTC Issues Record-Breaking Civil Penalty in “Made in USA” Case

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Tractor maker Kubota North America Corporation will pay a $2 million civil penalty for falsely labeling its replacement parts as “Made in USA,” the largest civil penalty ever in a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Made in USA...more

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FTC Brings the Heat on Pyrex Manufacturer’s “Made in USA” Claims for Products Made in China

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Last week the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it had issued a complaint and proposed consent order against Instant Brands LLC for allegedly marketing products as “Made in the USA,” when they were actually made in...more

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What’s in a Label - Three Takeaways from the FTC’s First Enforcement Action Brought Under the New Made in the USA Rule

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Last year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a new rule (Rule) that would allow the agency to seek civil penalties in matters where a company made a false and unqualified Made in the USA (MUSA) claim on product...more

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Made in USA, Part Two – How Far Back Do You Have to Look?

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Prior to the new year, we blogged about how the Federal Trade Commission’s (Commission) decision to codify its Made in USA (MUSA) guidance into a rule – and the accompanying threat of civil penalties – makes it all the more...more

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Under New FTC Rule, “Made in USA” Violators Will Face Monetary Penalties

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On Thursday, July 1, 2021, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a rule that both formally adopts the agency’s longstanding guidelines for “unqualified” claims that a product has U.S. origin, and authorizes...more

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U.S. Customs and the New Trump Administration: Your Top Ten Questions Answered

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During the campaign, U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) was mostly mentioned by President Trump in the context of illegal immigration. Controlling the flow of people, however, is only one of the jobs of CBP, which is part...more

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Making a “Made in the USA” Claim Requires a Reading of Federal and State Law

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Given the rise in false advertising claims, manufacturers and retailers that wish to label or advertise their goods as being “Made in the USA” must be aware of federal and state laws that place certain requirements on the...more

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Medical Device Manufacturer Settles Trade Agreements Act Suit

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A whistleblower alleged that the manufacturer knowingly violated the Trade Agreements Act’s country of origin requirement. Government contractors must agree that the products they sell to the U.S. government under...more

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