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Syria Sanctions - New General License Issued by OFAC Following Trump Announcement

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President Trump announced plans to relax sanctions against Syria during his recent trip to the Middle East, where he visited with the country’s President, Ahmed al-Sharaa. ...more

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Temporary Reduction of Reciprocal Tariffs on Chinese Goods Following US-China Trade Truce

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On May 12, President Trump issued an executive order, “Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Discussions with the People’s Republic of China” (the Order), temporarily lowering reciprocal tariffs on Chinese imports that...more

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President Signs Executive Order to Revitalize US Maritime Industry

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On April 9, the President signed an executive order titled “Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance” (the Order), a comprehensive initiative aimed at reversing decades of decline in the U.S. maritime industry. Citing national...more

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White House Releases List of Products Excluded From Reciprocal Tariffs

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On April 11, the White House released a Presidential Memorandum, “Clarification of Exceptions Under Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025, as Amended,” which exempts a list of semiconductors and electronics from reciprocal...more

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US Modifies Reciprocal Tariff Rates

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President Trump signed a new executive order, “Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Trading Partner Retaliation and Alignment” (the Order) on April 9, marking yet another significant shift in U.S. trade policy. The...more

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The White House Announces Sweeping “Reciprocal Tariffs”

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On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order designed to address the threat posed to the United States by trade deficits....more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Tariffs and Trade Actions: Summing Up the Last Few Days

The tariff news of the last day has been coming at full speed. Whether a small manufacturer or part of a multinational group company; a firm that manages cross-border supply chains on a daily basis or one that rarely thought...more

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Mexico's Response to U.S. Tariffs

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On February 1, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a 25% tariff on all imports from Mexico, citing concerns over illegal immigration and drug trafficking. These tariffs were scheduled to take...more

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New Tariffs on Imports from Canada, Mexico, and China: What You Need to Know

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President Trump has issued three executive orders imposing new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China effective February 4th. Canada has responded with retaliatory tariffs on imports from the U.S. On February 3rd,...more

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New U.S. Presidential Order Bans ‎Import of Russian Seafood

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On December 22, 2023, President Biden ordered new U.S. sanctions against Russia by issuing Executive Order (“EO”) 14114 (“Taking Additional Steps with Respect to the Russian Federation’s Harmful Activities”). EO 14114 amends...more

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New U.S. Russia Sanctions Target Financial Support of Military-Industrial Base and Expand Ban of Seafood Imports

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The Biden Administration recently issued the latest round of U.S. sanctions against Russia, focusing on (1) secondary sanctions applicable to foreign financial institutions (“FFIs”) that engage in certain transactions in...more

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U.S. Further Expands Measures Against Russia with Additional Import, Export, Sanctions Restrictions

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Last week, the United States continued to impose sweeping restrictive measures in response to the conflict in Ukraine, including measures targeting imports of certain Russian energy and “signature” products into the United...more

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Sanctions Update: US Targets Russia’s Energy Sector, Announces New Trade Restrictions, and Issues New Sanctions Designations

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New sanctions prohibit Russian energy product imports, investments in Russia’s energy sector, and dealings with dozens more Russia-related parties, and impose broader trade restrictions. This Client Alert is published in...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

More Sanctions on Russia: Import Bans, Revocation of MFN Status, Luxury Goods Ban, USD Ban, Other Measures

In coordination with the European Union and G7 countries, the United States announced a raft of new sanctions and trade control measures targeting Russia today in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine. The new measures...more

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In the latest tranche of sanctions, the US bans imports of Russian oil and coal

In the latest action to expand sanctions against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine, on March 8, 2022, President Biden announced in a televised speech a ban on imports of Russian oil, natural gas, and coal into the...more

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United States and United Kingdom Move to Prohibit Russian Oil and Gas Imports

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In a much-anticipated action, President Biden announced a prohibition on all Russian oil and gas imports. The United States relies on Russia oil for approximately 8 percent of its needs....more

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Maximum Pressure Squared: President Trump Turns His Iran Sanctions Amplifier Up to Eleven

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Third-country companies doing business with Iran’s construction, mining, manufacturing, or textiles sectors are now at increased risk of being sanctioned. On Friday, January 10, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO)...more

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With Tensions Rising, the United States Imposes Additional Sanctions on North Korea

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In Short - The Situation: Over the past several months, North Korea has engaged in several activities, particularly relating to missile and nuclear testing, that violate several United Nations resolutions and that...more

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New Opportunities in Cuba for U.S. Travel and Medical Companies – Cigars but not Commerce

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After President Obama's announcement that his Administration will pursue a policy aimed at improving U.S.-Cuba diplomatic relations and ultimately eliminating the economic embargo on Cuba, the U.S. Treasury and Commerce...more

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Important Changes to the U.S. Sanctions Against Cuba

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The Obama administration recently announced the most significant changes in years to U.S. sanctions against Cuba, allowing expanded travel, trade, and exchange in targeted areas....more

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Softening of Cuba Sanctions Opens the Way for Some Travel and Trade

As part of a broader, ongoing effort to forge closer relations with Cuba, the Obama administration has enacted a new set of regulations intended to facilitate certain forms of authorized travel to Cuba. The regulations, which...more

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Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Obama Administration Announces Regulatory Amendments to U.S. Cuba Sanctions

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On January 16, 2015, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) amended the Cuban Assets Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. Part 515 (“CACR”), and the U.S. Department of Commerce amended the Export Administration...more

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