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K&L Gates LLP

Key Takeaways: Secondary Sanctions—United Kingdom Issues Sanctions Guidance for Non-UK Businesses

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On 14 July 2025, the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office released important sanctions guidance aimed specifically at non-UK companies operating outside the United Kingdom, with a special focus on...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Global Supply Chain Horizons - July 2025

Welcome to the latest edition of our quarterly global supply chain horizons providing you with a update on the key developments from around the world. Cross-Border - China and the US trade deal - On June 27, the PRC...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The UK-US ‘Economic Prosperity Deal’ and Its Impact

On May 8, 2025, the U.K. and U.S. announced a trade deal to reduce or remove tariffs on each other’s exports, including on cars, steel and aluminum, and released the general terms for a potential U.K.-U.S. trade agreement....more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Total Tariffs on In-Quota Imported U.K. Cars to be 10%

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On June 16, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order setting a 7.5% Section 232 tariff on U.K.-origin cars which are imported under the 100,000 quota, per the announced trade deal with the U.K. Combined with the...more

Venable LLP

America First's First Trade Deal: White House Announces UK Deal "General Terms"

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On May 8, the White House announced President Trump's first trade deal under his America First Policy. The deal struck between the United States and the United Kingdom will revise some of the tariffs imposed on the UK so far...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Do April Tariff Showers Bring May Trade Deal Flowers?

Following the introduction and partial rescission of the “Liberation Day” tariffs last month, the latest U.S. government actions have largely—though not universally—continued down the path of an easing tariff burden. Of...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

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Commercially Connected Shorts - 14 May 2025

Welcome to Commercially Connected shorts, our weekly bitesize newsletter summarising the latest updates in UK commercial law. This week we look at: - UK-US and UK-India trade deals - Eversheds Sutherland’s global supply...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

A Closer Look at the UK – US Economic Prosperity Deal - Tariffs, National Security and Beyond

The new US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal (“EPD”), announced last week (8 May 2025), is promising to bring back economic stability and will be welcomed by businesses at a time of increased geopolitical uncertainty....more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Global Supply Chain Horizons - March 2025

EU-Chile Interim Trade Agreement On February 1, the EU-Chile Interim Trade Agreement (ITA) entered into force. The ITA aims to boost competitiveness for businesses across both jurisdictions, while providing a foundation for...more

White & Case LLP

“The Plan for Steel”: UK launches steel strategy consultation

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On 16 February 2025 the UK Department for Business and Trade published a consultation paper to inform their development of a new steel strategy. The "Plan for Steel" consultation – open until 31 March 2025 – provides an...more

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Who needs to register for an EORI number

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If you are moving goods across borders, an EORI number may be essential for customs clearance. Whether trading with the EU, Northern Ireland, or beyond, knowing which type you need—GB, XI, or EU—can save time and hassle....more

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Mitigating the Impact of Tariff Disputes

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Multinational manufacturers are encouraged to consider how to adapt their supply chains to a complex landscape. While US tariffs on Canada and Mexico were postponed by a month, a ten-percent universal tariff on all Chinese...more

Hogan Lovells

Illegally binding: will contracts survive the new trade war?

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The enforceability of cross-border contracts may be impacted by new trade restrictions making their performance illegal. We discuss potential impacts under Singapore and English law, and tips to protect businesses. Global...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

New 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Take Effect March 12: What You Need to Know

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President Trump issued a Proclamation that expands the 25% tariffs on steel and steel derivatives, first imposed in 2018 under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Aluminum and aluminum derivatives will also now...more

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World Uyghur Congress Case Ruling: A New Challenge for Supply Chains?

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In a landmark ruling, the Court of Appeal in a case brought by the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has clarified that the provision of “adequate consideration” at some point in the supply chain does not prevent goods imported...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

UK Modern Slavery Act: The Future of Transparency in Supply Chains

When the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 (Act) came into force, it was considered a landmark legal development globally. The UK was one of the first jurisdictions to introduce a legal requirement concerning transparency in supply...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Significant UK Court of Appeal Decision Confirms the Applicability of the UK’s Proceeds of Crime Legislation to Illegality in...

The UK Court of Appeal recently held that the National Crime Agency’s decision not to investigate whether cotton goods manufactured in China and imported to the UK were the product of forced labour was unlawful — a decision...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Navigating the Shifting ESG Landscape and Its Impacts on Value Chains

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Companies should be prepared for increasing demand to factor ESG into their value chains as well as new mandates from government authorities. Latham & Watkins is pleased to introduce a series of Clients Alerts on ESG and...more

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