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Multiple Trade Deals Reached as August 1 Deadline Nears

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Key Takeaways - As the August 1 deadline approaches, the U.S. has reached trade deals with several countries that lower U.S. tariff rates in exchange for increased market access and investments benefiting U.S. industries....more

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New US-DRC Minerals Dialogue Signals Long-Term Investment Potential

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The United States is advancing discussions toward a strategic minerals partnership with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This initiative reflects Washington’s growing focus on securing reliable access to critical...more

Hogan Lovells

Political risk insurance: safeguarding global supply chains amidst geopolitical tensions?

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Political risk insurance (PRI) is a specialised form of insurance designed to protect investors and businesses from the risk of loss to their investments as a result of government action. There may be certain circumstances...more

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House advances 'One Big Beautiful Bill': Implications of new FEOC restrictions on clean energy tax credits

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On May 12, 2025, the House Ways and Means Committee reported out a significant tax reconciliation bill, known as the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill.” While the bill aims to extend and enhance several provisions from the 2017 Tax...more

Mayer Brown

UK-India Free Trade Agreement: A New Era for Bilateral Trade and Investment

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The May 6, 2025 conclusion of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement (the “FTA”) marks a defining moment in the economic and strategic partnership between India and the United Kingdom....more

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Fedtrade® Podcast – Adam Boltik, New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs – SelectUSA Spotlight

The Fedtrade® podcast recently interviewed Adam Boltik, Program Manager for the Office of International Commerce of the State of New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs, as part of our SelectUSA Investment...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

President Trump’s Tariffs Announcement and their Impact on Mexico

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On April 2, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced his tariff policy for numerous countries. In the case of Mexico, exported products that comply with the USMCA regulations are exempt from tariffs, which are...more

Wiley Rein LLP

[Podcast] Peeling Back the Bruising History of the Banana Trade

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Join hosts Diana Shaw and Tatiana Sainati as they explore the fascinating and dark history of the banana trade in the latest episode of Wicked Coin. From the entrepreneurial spirit of Minor Cooper Keith in the late 1800s to...more

Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C.

Fedtrade Podcast – Michel Belval, President of AmCham Quebec – SelectUSA Spotlight

The Fedtrade® podcast recently interviewed Michel Belval, President of the Quebec Chapter of The American Chamber of Commerce in Canada (AmCham Quebec), as part of our SelectUSA Investment Summit Spotlight series. With seven...more

Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C.

Fedtrade Podcast – Jeff Smith, COO of Factum Global – SelectUSA Spotlight

The Fedtrade® Podcast recently interviewed Jeffrey Smith, Chief Operating Officer at Factum Global, as part of our SelectUSA Investment Summit Spotlight series. Factum Global is an international consulting firm that...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Ontario’s New Public Procurement Ban Targets U.S. Suppliers Over Tariffs

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

White & Case LLP

Overview of Foreign Trade 2025

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Topics of Interest in Foreign Trade for 2025 - Just one month into the year, foreign trade has dominated international headlines, particularly in Mexico. This is largely due to statements and actions by United States...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - February 2025 - The Future of IMMEX: Navigating U.S.-Mexico Trade Challenges and Opportunities

Recent announcements by former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the potential imposition of import duties on goods from Mexico have created uncertainty for many companies dealing with the IMMEX program.Trump first...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - February 2025 - China’s Belt and Road Initiative, Building Global Infrastructure Regarding...

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

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - February 2025 - China’s Growing Influence in Latin America: Infrastructure Investments and...

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

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - February 2025 - Chinese Industrial Parks in Mexico, Mexico a Growing Hub for Chinese FDI (And...

As of now, the start of 2025, there are several Chinese industrial parks in Mexico, with notable examples including the Hofusan Industrial Park near Monterrey, which hosts manufacturing plants for ten Chinese companies. When...more

Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C.

Canada-U.S. Trade with Tim Tierney, State of Vermont Department of Economic Development

The Fedtrade® Podcast recently interviewed Tim Tierney, Director of Business Recruitment and International Trade at the Vermont Department of Economic Development. The mission of the Vermont Department of Economic Development...more

K&L Gates LLP

How to Successfully Transfer Your Manufacturing Plant From Mexico to the United States

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President Trump’s promise to impose a new 25% tariff on goods produced in Mexico has prompted many companies to consider alternatives to their current or planned operations in Mexico. The decades following the 1994 North...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Trump 2.0 Administration: Anticipated Impacts on International Trade, Sanctions and Economic Policy

Broad Tariff Increases Could Reshape Global Trade: The aggressive use of tariffs could create significant trade disruptions for businesses dependent on global supply chains, and pair novel use of authorities with existing...more

Snell & Wilmer

The Uncertain World: Nearshoring, Economic Development, and the Next Frontier

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Historically, international trade regulation has swung between economic protectionism and national security concerns. Between World War II and the 2018 presidential election, the primary international trade regulatory issue...more

Foley Hoag LLP

CFIUS Year in Review

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CFIUS reviewed a record number of transactions in 2021 according to its most recent annual report – and shows no signs of slowing down. High technology (including quantum computing), life sciences, and green energy...more

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IPEF Ministers Outline Negotiating Objectives, Setting Stage for Formal Negotiations

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On September 9, 2022, trade ministers from the United States and thirteen other countries adopted joint Ministerial Statements on their negotiating objectives for the four "pillars" of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework...more

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Take Note: Address Global Trade Issues Early in Your Negotiations To Avoid Liability and Costs (Yes, This Applies to You).

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Premise: Nearly all companies have exposure to international trade laws when doing business. Spotting these risks early when negotiating agreements and transactions will prevent future liability and costs. So, when drafting...more

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