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Fact Sheet: Trump March 4 Trade Actions on Canada, Mexico, China

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On February 1, President Trump issued two Executive Orders (EOs) announcing the imposition of a 25% tariff on products of Canada (10% on energy products) and Mexico, effective February 4. On February 3, the President...more

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Hitting the Ground Running: Trump’s Promised Tariffs on February 1, 2025

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As President Trump begins his second term, the absence of tariffs among the more than 200 executive orders signed on his first day in office was a notable deviation from expectations. However, the President announced plans to...more

K&L Gates LLP

Preparing for New Trump Tariffs: 10 Approaches

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Here are 10 ways to avoid, mitigate, or delay the costs of new tariffs that President-elect Trump has promised for countries like China, Canada, and Mexico: Confirming country of origin: Determine whether tariffs apply by...more

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Canada Proposes Sweeping National Security Updates to Investment Canada Act

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Foreign investors in Canadian businesses are set to face tougher national security review provisions under the Investment Canada Act (the ICA). Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry proposed sweeping...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Canadian Government Proposes Important Changes to Expand National Security Review Powers Under the Investment Canada Act

On December 7, 2022, François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry (Minister), announced a sweeping set of proposed amendments to the national security provisions of the Investment Canada...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Six Takeaways From the CFIUS 2021 Annual Report

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The report reflects CFIUS’ work during the first full year since the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act implementing regulations took effect. On August 2, 2022, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the...more

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

China Mobile Case Illustrates Breadth of Canada’s National Security Review Regime

After operating in Canada for five years, China Mobile International (Canada) Inc. (CMI) was ordered by the Canadian government in August 2021 to shut down or divest its Canadian operations because of national security...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Final CFIUS Regulations Implementing FIRRMA Take Effect in February 2020: 10 Key Questions Answered

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Under the final regulations, CFIUS filings for certain transactions will be required, and CFIUS will have broader jurisdiction to review certain foreign investments. On January 13, 2020, the US Treasury Department published...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

M&A in Canada: The Increasing Importance of Navigating National Security Approvals

Getting a merger reviewed on national security grounds can cause delays and even lead to failed transactions. Canada began screening foreign takeovers on national security grounds in 2009, and today merger planning requires...more

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