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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Drafting Smarter: Force Majeure and Price Escalation Clauses in a Tariff-Heavy Era

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In light of recent disputes, international construction firms are rethinking how they draft force majeure and price escalation provisions to better address tariff-induced cost increases. While traditional force majeure...more

Clark Hill PLC

U.S. producers file new trade case against imports of freight rail couplers from the Czech Republic and India

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The Coalition of Freight Coupler Producers (“Petitioner” or “CFCP”) filed new petitions with the U.S. Department of Commerce (“DOC”) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”) seeking the imposition of antidumping...more

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The Ripple Effects of Global Tariff Wars on Italian SMEs

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Global trade tensions are once again at the forefront of international economic discussions. In 2025, disputes between major economies, most notably between the United States, China, and the European Union, have triggered a...more

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Trump Tariff Tracker -- July 23

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We are one week away from the re-imposition of the country specific reciprocal tariffs and U.S. trading partners continue to jockey for trade deals with the U.S. government. The latest victor in this race is Japan. The Trump...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Petition Summary: Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof from the Czech Republic and the Republic of India

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On July 23, 2025, the Coalition of Freight Coupler Producers (“Petitioners”), filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping duties on U.S. imports of Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof from the Czech...more

K&L Gates LLP

Risk of Retroactive Solar Panel Duties Looms in Court of International Trade Case

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Auxin Solar (Auxin) is asking the US Court of International Trade (CIT) to overturn a moratorium that allowed certain solar panels and modules from Southeast Asia to enter the US duty-free between June 2022 and June 2024 (the...more

Morgan Lewis

EU/US Trade: Takeaways for Companies Amid Turbulent Tariff Policy

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On July 11, 2025, the US administration threatened increased duties of 30% on products from the European Union and Mexico, two of the United States’ biggest trading partners—EU and Mexican exports combined accounted for...more

The Volkov Law Group

Entering the Debate: Balancing Risks, Enforcement, Resources and Priorities

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The ethics and compliance field has been tested during the transition to the Trump Administration. Some have held on to the mantra — No Change — to respond to the changes in the role of the federal government, enforcement...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

DOJ Deploys Specialized Criminal Unit to Target Tariff Evaders

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has deployed its Market Integrity and Major Frauds Unit to target tariff evasion, a clear sign of the escalation of trade enforcement. The Criminal Division’s specialized unit,...more

Blank Rome LLP

The BR International Trade Report: July 2025

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Welcome to this month’s issue of The BR International Trade Report, Blank Rome’s monthly digital newsletter highlighting international trade, cross-border investment, and geopolitical risk issues impacting businesses...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 66 - Tariff Uncertainty and Compliance Risks for Businesses

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The Trump administration’s fluctuating tariffs pose major compliance risks for businesses operating in the U.S. Dive into the challenges they pose to businesses that rely on imported goods and services as Marina Gentile...more

White & Case LLP

Information regarding the antidumping and countervailing duty petitions on Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not...

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On July 17, 2025, the Alliance for American Solar Manufacturing and Trade ("Petitioner") filed antidumping duty ("ADD") and countervailing duty ("CVD") petitions on imports of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

European Commission Seeks Input on Future Trade Measures to Protect EU Steel Industry

On 18 July 2025, the European Commission (EC) launched a public consultation on future measures to protect the European Union (EU) steel sector from unfair trade practices. The deadline to provide input is 18 August 2025....more

Wiley Rein LLP

Commerce Seeks Comments on UAS Imports in New Section 232 Investigation

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On July 16, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce published a Federal Register notice soliciting public comments on an investigation into the national security impacts of imported unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drones) and...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Week Twenty-Five in Trade

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On July 16, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce launched new Section 232 investigations on imports of Chinese drones and polysilicon. Drones and polysilicon are both currently subject to additional tariffs of 55% and 80%,...more

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Petition Summary: Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled Into Modules, from the Republic of India, the...

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On July 17, 2025, the Alliance for American Solar Manufacturing and Trade (“the Alliance”), filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on U.S. imports of crystalline silicon photovoltaic...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

A Tax on Fashion: Can Tariffs Slow Down the Fast Fashion Industry? - The Katten Kattwalk | Issue 29

In the age of the "I want it cheap, and I want it now" consumer mentality, fast fashion brands primarily based in China have established and maintained dominance in the retail market. According to US Customs and Border...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

How Should Business Leaders Navigate the Dramatic Shifts in U.S Trade and Tariff Policy?

Hinshaw’s U.S. Trade, Tariffs, and State of the Economy Forum Will Help Provide Answers - In today’s rapidly changing global economy, U.S. business leaders are tasked with responding to quickly evolving U.S. trade policies...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Importers Beware: Signals Point to Significant Enforcement Risks for Tariff Evasion

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As importers await outcomes from the Trump Administration's trade negotiations, a series of newly imposed tariffs continues to impact a broad spectrum of imported products and related supply chains. Businesses are currently...more

Hogan Lovells

The EU Customs reform: A new path for enforcing the Union’s product regulations and key challenges for E-Commerce

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When initially proposing the reform of the Union Customs Code (UCC), the EU Commission had planned for an extensive implementation period, suggesting that the use of the EU Customs Data Hub as one of the key pillars of the...more

Baker Donelson

New Section 232 Investigations Target Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Polysilicon: What Impacted Businesses Need to Know

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The Department of Commerce (Commerce) has launched two additional Section 232 investigations covering unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), their parts and components, and of polysilicon and its derivatives. President Trump is...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

DOJ Ramps Up Enforcement Efforts Targeting Tariff Evasion and Trade Fraud

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that it is expanding its enforcement priorities to include a focus on import-related fraud — particularly schemes aimed at evading U.S. tariffs and duties. This marks a...more

The Volkov Law Group

Landmark Ninth Circuit Ruling Expands Application of False Claims Act to Trade Enforcement (Part II of II)

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DOJ’s ability to bring False Claims Act actions against companies for customs fraud was affirmed in a significant Ninth Circuit decision, United States ex rel. Island Industries Inc. v. Sigma Corp., No. 22‑55063, __ F.4th __...more

White & Case LLP

Trump Administration Initiates Section 232 Investigations on Polysilicon and Unmanned Aircraft Systems

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On July 14, 2025, the US Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced the initiation of investigations into the effects on US national security of (i) imports of polysilicon and its derivatives, and...more

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President Trump Announces 50% Tariff on Copper: Mining and Upstream Users Experience Record Price Surge

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On July 9, President Trump told a group of reporters that a 50% tariff on all copper imports was imminent....more

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