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Insurance Industry Adjusts to Trade Wars

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The White House has kicked off what appears to be a global trade war. The near-term net effect is the growing reality that we are entering a higher-cost operating environment for most industries. Volatility is always a...more

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Keeping Track of the Trump Administration Tariffs

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To keep track of the Trump Administration tariff plans and actions requires vigilance. The difficulty in monitoring daily tariff actions and the impact is a challenge to all trade compliance officers. Here is the best list...more

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Tariff Rundown: What’s Paused, What’s in Effect, and What’s Coming

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President Trump’s hot and cold attitude towards tariffs continues to cause confusion and an inability to plan ahead. On April 2, President Trump imposed so-called reciprocal tariffs, which included a baseline tariff on all...more

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

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Welcome to the April 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

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

The Impact of U.S. Reciprocal Tariffs on Global Supply Chain

On April 2, 2025, the Trump administration imposed one of the largest set of tariffs in U.S. history, dubbed “Liberation Day.” These so-called reciprocal tariffs are another step in the administration’s broad imposition of...more

Holland & Knight LLP

No April Fools' Joke: April 2 Tariff Actions Are Expected

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Reports have suggested that on April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump will likely announce reciprocal tariffs pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) and investigations...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

U.S. Tariffs on Non-USMCA-Compliant Products Take Effect; Increased Tariff Rate on China Imposed

Between March 4, 2025, and March 6, 2025, U.S. trade policy in North America changed course multiple times as the Trump administration initially implemented previously paused tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, and two...more

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US Tariffs on Mexico and Canada Take Effect, with Some Temporary Exceptions – and are Met with Retaliatory Action

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Just after midnight on March 4, 2025, President Donald Trump began to implement new tariffs on goods imported from Mexico, Canada, and China – the three largest trading partners of the US, accounting for over 40 percent of US...more

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Trade Update: Navigating Trump Administration Tariffs

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On March 4, 2025, the Trump Administration commenced new broad and sweeping tariffs on products of Canada and Mexico, while doubling tariffs on China previously imposed in early February of this year....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Return of Steel and Aluminum Tariffs: Prelude to a Trade War?

President Donald Trump has issued a series of proclamations imposing duties on imports of steel and aluminum products. The first proclamation, “Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States” (Steel Proclamation), was...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - February 2025 - The Future of IMMEX: Navigating U.S.-Mexico Trade Challenges and Opportunities

Recent announcements by former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the potential imposition of import duties on goods from Mexico have created uncertainty for many companies dealing with the IMMEX program.Trump first...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - February 2025 - Trade War and the Madman Theory: A Personal Reflection

As a trade attorney born in China and now practicing in the United States, I find myself caught between two worlds. Growing up, I saw firsthand how China’s rise as a manufacturing powerhouse shaped global trade. Now, working...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Trump Declares National Emergency to Impose Tariffs on Chinese Origin Products, Defers Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican Products

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On Saturday, February 1, 2025, the Trump Administration initially announced U.S. import tariffs on Canadian, Chinese, and Mexican origin products. These tariffs would have subjected many Canadian and Mexican origin products...more

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What Every Multinational Company Should Know About … Managing Import Risks Under the New Trump Administration (Part IV):...

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In an increasingly volatile global economy, suppliers and buyers face unforeseen challenges that may impact their ability to perform under commercial contracts. Longstanding assumptions about the level of tariffs, even under...more

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UPDATE: Trump Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, China - Supply Chain Impact and Strategies

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This article was originally published on February 2, 2025, and has been updated to reflect four additional Executive Orders released on February 3, 2025. United States supply chains now have a degree of clarity following...more

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Mexico 2025: Foreign Trade Outlook | What to Expect in Terms of Foreign Trade?

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1. Collection forecast and tax collection plan - In view of the “success” in terms of foreign trade taxes collection during 2024, the Federal Government approved for the 2025 fiscal package an increase in absolute terms of...more

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Hot Topics in International Trade - December 2024 - Mercosur-EU – A New Potential Powerhouse in Trade Blocs if Ratified

After 25 years of negotiations, the European Union and the Southern Common Market, commonly known as Mercosur, comprised of Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, signed a free trade agreement. I think this, among many...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - December 2024 - Tariffs, and the Temptation to Use Them as Geopolitical Leverage

The United States has a long history of using tariffs. The first significant tariff legislation was the Tariff Act of 1789, signed by President George Washington. Tariffs have been used for various purposes over the years,...more

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President-Elect Trump Announces Tariff Plans for Largest U.S. Trading Partners

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President-Elect Donald Trump on Nov. 25, 2024, announced his intention to impose additional 10 percent tariffs on China, as well as additional 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada. He has not yet indicated which authority...more

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What Every Multinational Company Should Know About … Nearshoring into Mexico: Key Considerations in Weighing the Pros and Cons

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Mexico is a key player in both the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and Latin American regions. Nearshoring, the practice of relocating an operating business or supply chain closer to home markets, is a rapidly...more

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机遇与挑战:中国企业赴墨西哥投资

中国在墨西哥的外国直接投资 (FDI) 近年来显着增长,这反映了中国与全球经济格局转变和区域贸易动态的战略性协调。这一趋势使中国成为墨西哥增长最快的外国投资来源国之一,其中大部分投资流向制造业。 中国外国直接投资激增的主要原因 经济和政治压力 ...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - June 2024 - Overcoming Obstacles: Challenges Faced by China’s FDI in Mexico

China’s foreign direct investment (FDI) in Mexico has seen substantial growth in recent years, reflecting a strategic alignment with global economic shifts and regional trade dynamics. This trend positions China as one of the...more

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WorldSmart: The Impact of Export Control and Economic Sanctions on International Business

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In this WorldSmart podcast, International Trade & Investment Practice Leader Kay Georgi discusses the current and future issues of export controls and economic sanctions, with International Group Co-Chairs Hunter Carter and...more

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Renewed Biden Administration Commitment To the International Trade War Underscores Importance of Customs Compliance for Automotive...

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1. Customs Compliance Will Continue to be Essential Under the New Administration - Under the Trump administration, customs matters came to the forefront of compliance attention for many automotive companies. This was...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Trump vs. Biden: An International Trade Briefing

Despite fundamentally different approaches and worldviews, the candidates make remarkably similar diagnoses of what historical issues must be addressed. Despite the combative rhetoric over President Trump’s use of tariffs...more

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