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U.S. Targets Brazil with Increased Tariffs; Brazil Readies Retaliation

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Over the past few weeks, Brazil has faced increased trade scrutiny, and President Trump has specifically targeted the largest Latin American country for additional tariffs at a level higher than almost any other country. The...more

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OFAC Compliance: Legal Framework, Enforcement Risks, and 2024–2025 Enforcement Developments

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The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, is the agency responsible for enforcing U.S. economic and trade sanctions. Its activity covers U.S. citizens, green card holders,...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Strengthening Efforts to Protect U.S. Nationals From Wrongful Detention Abroad (Trump EO Tracker)

Directs the Secretary of State to designate a foreign country as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention for wrongfully detaining American citizens in foreign countries. Directs the Secretary of State to impose sanctions under...more

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At Long Last, BIS Relaxes Export Controls for Syria

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After a three month wait, the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has finally caught up with the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) in relaxing restrictions...more

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Federal Circuit: “Reciprocal” and “Trafficking” Tariffs Unlawful

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Two key Trump administration tariff measures were ruled unlawful by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in V.O.S. Selections, et al. v. Trump (Fed. Cir. Case No. 25-1812) on August 29, 2025. This marks the first...more

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Federal Circuit Finds IEEPA Reciprocal Tariffs and Trafficking Tariffs Illegal but Continue to Be Required at Time of Entry

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit held unenforceable the Trump administration’s Reciprocal Tariffs and Trafficking Tariffs instituted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). In V.O.S....more

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Removal from the OFAC SDN List: Legal Framework, Challenges, and Strategic Considerations

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Introduction - The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, is the agency responsible for enforcing America’s economic sanctions. One of its most powerful tools is the Specially...more

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What Businesses Need to Know About Trump’s New Penalty Tariffs on India

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Once viewed as a leading contender for an early trade “deal” as part of President Trump’s effort to conclude bilateral trade deals with trade partners, U.S.-India trade relations have strained. This tension culminated in...more

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China IEEPA Reciprocal Tariff Increases Paused Until November

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On August 11, 2025, the Trump Administration issued an executive order extending the 10% IEEPA reciprocal tariffs on goods from China for an additional 90 days until November 10, 2025. The higher country specific tariffs...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

President Trump Increases Tariffs on India

In recent weeks, U.S.-India trade relations have shown signs of strain. Once considered a leading candidate for an early bilateral trade agreement, India will soon face a minimum 50% tariff, positioning it as one of the most...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Doubling Down – US Slaps 25% Additional Tariff on Indian Imports for India’s Oil Trade With Russia

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“Secondary tariffs” strike again, with India now squarely in the crosshairs of the latest U.S. trade action. On August 6, President Trump issued an executive order “Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of...more

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Trump Administration Imposes Secondary Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Imports

On August 6, 2025, President Trump published a new Executive Order imposing secondary tariffs on India in response to its continued importation of Russian-origin crude oil. This marks both an escalation in U.S. trade...more

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Summary of Tariff Requirements Updated: August 4, 2025

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Provided below is a status update and summary of tariffs that have been implemented since February 1, 2025, and impacts on imports from multiple countries. IEEPA (Fentanyl) Tariffs- IEEPA tariffs were announced on...more

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Trump Increases Tariffs on Dozens of Countries

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In a series of Executive Orders issued during the last week of July 2025, President Trump ordered the increase of tariff rates for imports originating from dozens of countries, effective August 7, 2025. ...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - August 2025 - Trade Letters and Tariff Deals – What Is Going On?

BACKGROUND Since taking office on January 20, 2025, the Trump Administration has undertaken an aggressive trade policy that has impacted, and will continue to impact, all countries trading with the US. Many of the actions...more

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Tariff Update: Trump Announces Universal Tariffs Effective August 1, 2025

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It has been several months now since President Trump began rolling out the flurry of trade actions that have come to define his America First Trade Policy, which culminated to the so-called Liberation Day reciprocal tariffs. ...more

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President Trump Issues New “Reciprocal” Tariff Rates Effective August 7th and Issues A Separate Executive Order Increasing Tariffs...

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On July 31, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order establishing revised IEEPA “reciprocal” tariff rates for imports into the U.S. from specific countries. The new rates come after the President’s 90-day pause on...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

New Tariff Actions Announced Back-to-Back from the White House: Copper 232, Brazil Tariffs, and De Minimis

On July 30, the White House issued three executive orders in another flurry of changes to the tariff landscape. As a result of the executive orders, certain copper products and products of Brazil will be subject to 50 percent...more

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President Trump Imposed 50% Tariff on Brazil

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On July 30, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) imposing an additional forty percent (40%) ad valorem rate on certain products from Brazil....more

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FinCEN Exercises New Authority Targeting Mexico-Based Financial Institutions to Counter Cartel-Linked Fentanyl Trade

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On June 25, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) at the U.S. Department of the Treasury designated three Mexico-based financial institutions as primary money laundering concerns under Section 311 of the USA...more

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Second Circuit Extends Fugitive Disentitlement Doctrine to Russian Who Refused to Return to U.S. to Face Charges

Recently, In United States v. Bardakova, No. 24-2038, the Second Circuit affirmed a district court order applying the fugitive disentitlement doctrine to a Russian citizen who fled the U.S. days after meeting with FBI agents,...more

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

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Welcome to the July 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

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

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

President Trump Hikes Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariffs to 50 Percent

Late this afternoon, President Trump signed a proclamation increasing the Section 232 tariff rate on steel and aluminum articles and their respective derivative products from 25% to 50%. The text of today’s proclamation can...more

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The United States and European Union Offer Sanctions Relief to Post-Assad Syria

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Following the fall of Syria’s Assad regime, the United States and key allies have recently announced sanctions relief with the stated goal of stabilizing Syria under its newly installed leaders. ...more

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