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New 25 Percent Additional Tariffs on Imports from India

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Key Takeaways - New 25 Percent Tariff on Indian Imports: Starting August 27, 2025, the U.S. will impose a 25 percent tariff on certain products from India, in addition to existing duties....more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

White House Imposes Additional 25% Tariffs on Indian Goods

Wednesday morning, the White House declared a new national emergency on products of countries that are ​“directly or indirectly” importing crude oil and petroleum products from the Russian Federation. The executive order...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

EU Targets Russia’s Energy, Financial and Defense Sectors in 18th Sanctions Package

- What is new: The EU adopted its 18th sanctions package against Russia and Belarus, imposing asset freezes on 55 additional individuals and entities, expanding sectoral sanctions and introducing new restrictions targeting...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

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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

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PE Opportunities and Trade in the Spotlight at CVCA Invest Canada

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Opportunities for private equity (PE) investment were front-and-centre at CVCA Invest Canada ’25 in Calgary from May 27 to 29. The event is Canada’s biggest showcase of PE and venture capital and Bennett Jones was a Platinum...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Congress Threatens Putin with Sanctions Bill

The Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 (S.1241/H.R.2548) is currently under consideration in both the Senate and the House in response to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The Senate version, introduced on April 1, 2025, by...more

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OFAC Recalibrates Syria Sanctions in Response to Regime Change

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On May 23, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued General License No. 25 under the Syrian Sanctions Regulations, marking a measured but far-reaching reconfiguration of...more

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The Most Dangerous Part of the World

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Tensions are escalating rapidly in the most dangerous part of the world. No, it’s not Gaza. It's not Ukraine either. It's not even Taiwan. The most dangerous part of the world is the Indian subcontinent in South Asia, and...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Unleashing America's Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources (Trump EO Tracker)

Directs agencies to expedite seabed mineral development by streamlining licensing for exploration and recovery, mapping priority resource areas, and identifying commercial opportunities both domestically and abroad. It also...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Latest EU Sanctions Extend Asset Freezes, Restrict Oil Industry Dealings and Target ‘Shadow Fleet’

The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its sanctions policy toward Russia by implementing two rounds of restrictive measures that are intended to further intensify pressure on Russia’s government and economy. Specifically,...more

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Beyond the Executive Orders: Legislative Proposals to Strengthen the U.S. Critical Minerals Supply Chain

Critical minerals are the backbone of modern technologies and national security, powering everything from advanced semiconductors and electric vehicle batteries to missile guidance systems and renewable energy infrastructure....more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Addressing the Threat to National Security from Imports of Copper (Trump EO Tracker)

The executive order directs the Secretary of Commerce to conduct an investigation pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 regarding “the effects on national security of imports of copper in all forms,”...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

Flaster Greenberg PC

Europe's Latest Energy Squabble - England Versus Norway

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Great Britain’s Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer has shaken up the British political scene since July 2024, including making a priority of a “Net Zero” policy regarding energy generation and use in the United Kingdom. Led...more

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China Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs and Non-Tariff Measures in Response to Trump Tariffs

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On February 4, 2025, China announced it would impose additional tariffs on certain US imports from February 10, 2025 in retaliation to President Trump's executive order issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Executive Briefing: Latest Updates on Trump Executive Actions

As Trump administration directives emerge, it’s crucial for businesses and other stakeholders to stay informed and adapt their strategies accordingly. We will provide ongoing coverage of these developments and their potential...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Overview of Trump’s Executive Actions and Considerations for Potential Litigation

The Trump administration has taken, and continues to take, executive actions that have the potential to significantly affect the public and private sectors alike. The result is an ever-changing legal environment presenting...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

EXIM Launches Supply Chain Resiliency Initiative to Bolster U.S. Competitiveness

On Jan. 8, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) announced the creation of the Supply Chain Resiliency Initiative (SCRI), a targeted financing program aimed at diversifying and strengthening critical mineral and...more

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