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How are you advising businesses in your jurisdiction when protecting themselves from the impact of trade wars and sanctions, and what strategies can professional services firms offer to mitigate these risks?...more

Ius Laboris

Geopolitical Disruption and the Future of Work: What Does This Mean for Employers?

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Geoeconomic fragmentation and geopolitical tensions - from trade wars and shifting alliances to regional conflicts and populist politics – are reshaping global business and workforce dynamics. These developments create risks...more

KPMG Board Leadership Center (BLC)

Directors Quarterly: July 2025

As companies continue to respond to the impact of continuing tariff turbulence, a sweeping domestic policy bill in the Unites States, ongoing geopolitical risk, and expected slower global growth, boards must help management...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

FCPA Compliance Report: The Impact of Secondary Tariffs on Global Trade with Mike Huneke and Brent Carlson

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes back Mike Huneke and Brent Carlson, who help us navigate the implications of secondary tariffs,...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

ISDA launches ISDA Notices Hub and Protocol

On July 16, 2025, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) announced the launch of its new product, the ISDA Notices Hub. The Notices Hub is an online platform designed to provide market participants with a...more

WilmerHale

Notes from the Multipolar Global Front: Navigating Multinational Antitrust Merger Reviews

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Recent developments have made navigating multinational antitrust merger reviews even more complex and replete with traps for the unwary. ...more

Flaster Greenberg PC

Energy Insecurity Threatens Food Production

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Prior to Israel’s recent attacks on Iran, energy prices and supplies were buffeted by the continuing war between Ukraine and Russia. Following the American bombing of three Iranian nuclear sites, Iran threatened to close the...more

Benesch

Supply Chain Strategy Today: Managing Through Policy, Trade & Technology Unknowns

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The supply chain management discipline has never been more important for businesses than right now. It was my pleasure to discuss the current state of transportation, trade and supply chain policy during a live broadcast of...more

Pillsbury - Policyholder Pulse blog

When Politics Disrupt the Flow: What Policyholders Need to Know About Supply Chain and Political Risk Coverage

In today’s volatile global economy, companies are learning the hard way that political shocks—whether through trade sanctions, military conflict or abrupt regulatory change—can wreak havoc on supply chains. And worse, many...more

International Lawyers Network

The Evolving Role of Lawyers as Geopolitical Analysts

With recent shifts in trade policies and tariffs, lawyers are increasingly called upon to navigate complex geopolitical landscapes. We’ve long recognized that today’s legal advisors must act as business partners to their...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Braumiller Law Group - June 2025 Newsletter

A Q&A with Adrienne Braumiller, and Olivia Van Pelt. Question 1: How are you advising businesses in your jurisdiction when protecting themselves from the impact of trade wars and sanctions, and what strategies can...more

Baker Botts L.L.P.

AI, Energy, and the Trump–Xi Mineral Standoff are Colliding. What it means for Renewable M&A?

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As President Trump and President Xi Jinping prepare for high-stakes talks following the breakdown of the May Geneva trade agreement, China’s tightening grip on critical mineral exports—especially graphite, rare earths, and...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - June 2025 - Trade Wars & Sanctions – The New Trade Order A Q&A with Adrienne Braumiller, and...

Question 1: How are you advising businesses in your jurisdiction when protecting themselves from the impact of trade wars and sanctions, and what strategies can professional services firms offer to mitigate these risks? ...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

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - April 2025 - Options to the Panama Canal Perhaps? The U.S. Suggests Taking Back Ownership, as...

Prior to the origination of the plans for the Panama Canal vessels of trade had few options of getting goods from Europe and Asia to N. America. One was to sail around the southern tip of South America (Cape Horn) adding...more

J.S. Held

Tariffs and Trade Series: The Potential Impacts of Tariffs and Global Trade Shifts

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The global trade landscape is experiencing rapid shifts driven by escalating tariffs, geopolitical realignments, and supply chain disruptions. In North America, businesses must navigate changing US trade policies, evolving...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

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Geneva Insights - February 2025

International Geneva – A global governance ecosystem of over 40 international organizations, 178 country representations and 700+ non-governmental organizations....more

Husch Blackwell LLP

International Trade Law: 2024 Year in Review & Outlook for 2025

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Few areas will be as impacted by the incoming second Trump administration as international trade policy. Check out our team’s assessment of what the coming year may bring for trade regulation and enforcement. Husch...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Legal Insights for Manufacturing: Outlook for 2025

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Intensifying international crises, increasing regulatory burdens, and uncertain macroeconomic conditions have led to an era of caution for manufacturers, but hidden among those challenges are exciting opportunities for...more

Mintz - ML Strategies

Pre-Election Analysis: International Trade

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As the 2024 US general election approaches, international trade has emerged as a pivotal issue, with presidential candidates Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump navigating a complex web of global...more

Foley Hoag LLP

Developments in U.S. International Trade Laws Since the Start of 2023 and What to Expect for the Rest of 2024

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Throughout 2023 and early 2024, we continue to witness deepening geopolitical and economic divides globally. The U.S. and its allies (most significantly the EU and the G7), spurred on by Russia’s war in Ukraine, continue to...more

Cozen O'Connor

Cozen Currents: 2024's Home-Grown Geopolitical Risks

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The Cozen Lens- • A second term for former President Trump would mean the return of his “America First” foreign policy, including its resulting geopolitical uncertainty. • President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - November 2023 - The Domino Effect: What Would an Invasion of Taiwan Mean for Global Trade

Tensions are escalating in the South China Sea, a vital maritime route for international trade. Taiwan remains at the center of this conflict and in an increasingly interconnected world, the prospect of a Taiwan invasion has...more

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