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DOJ Ramps Up Tariff Evasion Enforcement

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently begun an aggressive enforcement campaign targeting companies and individuals that attempt to circumvent U.S. tariffs, particularly those imposed under President Trump’s ongoing...more

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10 Key Facts About the DOJ’s Crackdown on Tariff Evasion

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are cracking down on tariff evasion. The DOJ has expressly stated that exposing and prosecuting tariff evasion schemes is among its top...more

Snell & Wilmer

New Reciprocal Tariff Rates Announced, but the Real Risk Is Hidden: Transshipment Enforcement Now Comes With an Additional 40%...

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On July 31, 2025, President Trump issued a new Executive Order modifying the reciprocal 10% global tariff introduced earlier this year. The revised rates impose differentiated tariffs by country, ranging from 10% to over 40%....more

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Duty-Free Customs De Minimis Erosion - Executive Order and Big Beautiful Bill Impacts

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This bulletin was originally published on July 11, 2025. It has been updated to reflect changes from an Executive Order published by the White House on July 30, 2025, titled "Suspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All...more

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Reciprocal Tariff Modification - What August 1 Trump Administration Changes Mean for Global Supply Chains

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Supply chain and compliance professionals now have some clarity on the landed cost of imported goods and compliance obligations.  The White House announced a new Executive Order on the evening of July 31, 2025, that modifies...more

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

Minimizing Your Risk of Being Sued Before the U.S. International Trade Commission

The International Trade Commission (ITC) is an independent U.S. federal agency that oversees issues including IP enforcement, anti-dumping, and tariffs. A finding of infringement at the ITC can result in exclusion orders and...more

Morgan Lewis - Power & Pipes

Trade Enforcement Developments in US Clean Energy Supply Chains

Recent actions by the US Department of Commerce (Commerce) signal growing trade enforcement momentum across critical segments of the clean energy supply chain. Through a combination of new investigations and preliminary...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

DOJ Ramps Up Enforcement Efforts Targeting Tariff Evasion and Trade Fraud

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that it is expanding its enforcement priorities to include a focus on import-related fraud — particularly schemes aimed at evading U.S. tariffs and duties. This marks a...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

June 2025 Trade Law Update

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In Husch Blackwell’s June 2025 Trade Law Update you’ll learn about the following updates in international trade and supply chain law: • An update on U.S. Department of Commerce decisions - • U.S. International Trade...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Trump Issues Reciprocal Tariff Letters to 8 Additional Trade Partners

On Wednesday, July 9, President Trump issued letters to eight additional trade partners notifying them of their country-specific reciprocal tariff rates that will go into effect on August 1. An updated reciprocal tariff chart...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Senate Version of One Big Beautiful Bill Act Clarifies Foreign Entity Restrictions on Renewable Energy Tax Credits

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The Senate Finance Committee recently released its own draft of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (the Bill) previously passed by the House as H.R. 1. Both the House and Senate versions of the Bill impose restrictions on...more

Blank Rome LLP

Tariffs, Treble Damages, and Trade Enforcement: Surviving the New Era of Customs Crackdown

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The American trade landscape has transformed rapidly as the United States’ “America First” national-security platform reshapes international relations. New executive orders, proclamations, and memoranda issued under the...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Virtual Conference] EAR Compliance & Licensing Masterclass - July 14th - August 7th, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

The Trump Administration is aiming to eliminate loopholes in the U.S. export controls system, expand the scope of the EAR, and ramp up enforcement. Get the insights you and your team need to strengthen your compliance program...more

Morgan Lewis

Staying Resilient Amid Global Tariff Uncertainty

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From reciprocal tariffs and retaliatory investigations to paused agreements and looming re-escalations, the global tariff landscape remains as turbulent as ever. Morgan Lewis recently hosted a three-part webinar series...more

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Regulatory Policy Showdown - Domestic vs. International Differences for the Trump 47 Administration

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The White House’s approach to regulatory policy emerged swiftly after Inauguration Day. In many parts of the industry the new Administration started with a “buzz” of excitement. ...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

May 2025 Trade Law Update

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In Husch Blackwell’s May 2025 Trade Law Update you’ll learn about the following updates in international trade and supply chain law: • An update on U.S. Department of Commerce decisions - • U.S. International Trade...more

Dickinson Wright

Recent U.S. – China Tariff Tensions Spark Investigations by Chinese Authorities

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This spring, representatives from China’s Ministry of Commerce (“MOFCOM”) met with Walmart executives in China (“PRC”) to discuss allegations that Walmart had asked its Chinese suppliers to reduce prices or offer some sort of...more

Torres Trade Law, PLLC

White House Announces Steel and Aluminum Tariff Increase to 50%

On June 3, 2025, President Trump signed a Proclamation increasing Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, including derivative articles, from 25% to 50% ad valorem. The increase follows the reinstatement and...more

Clark Hill PLC

New presidential proclamation doubles tariffs on steel and aluminum imports

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On June 3, President Trump issued a proclamation doubling tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum articles and derivative steel and aluminum articles from 25% to 50%, effective at 12:01 a.m. EDT on June 4. This action, taken...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

President Trump’s First 100 Days: Impacts and Projections

The first 100 days of a new administration sets the tone for policy direction and regulatory priorities. The following key takeaways from the Trump administration’s first three months highlight significant trends, shifts and...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

U.S. Trade Representative Releases 2025 Special 301 Report

On April 29th, Ambassador Jamieson Greer, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), issued the 2025 Special 301 Report.  In a press release (being quite different in tone from many over the past decade), the USTR stated that "[o]ur...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

April 2025 Trade Law Update

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In Husch Blackwell’s April 2025 Trade Law Update you’ll learn about the following updates in international trade and supply chain law: • An update on U.S. Department of Commerce decisions • U.S. International Trade...more

The Volkov Law Group

Stepping Into the Enforcement Spotlight — Customs and Border Patrol and Import Enforcement (Part I of II)

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The Trump Administration is committed to a re-defined objective of fair trade. This will have a significant impact on all businesses, across all operational functions. This is not surprising — for years, the United States...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Inside New Commerce Tech Restrictions: Mitigation Strategies

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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security has issued the final rule that will determine how its Information and Communications Technology and Services regulations will work going forward....more

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As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns: April 2025

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Welcome to the April 2025 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and...more

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