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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Braumiller Law Group & Braumiller Consulting Group August 2025 newsletter

Here we are. August , 2025, and the media is now publishing what facts they have on the various trade deals as well as those that have yet to come to fruition, in addition to the new announcement of imposed global tariffs...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Tariff Surge: Trade Deals Announced, US Increases Canadian Tariffs and Amends Reciprocal Tariffs

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On July 31, 2025, President Trump issued two executive orders that further refine U.S. trade policy. The first executive order, “Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates” (the RT Order), adjusts tariff rates for various...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

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

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - June 2025 - Trade Wars & Sanctions – The New Trade Order A Q&A with Adrienne Braumiller, and...

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 professional services firms offer to mitigate these risks? ...more

White & Case LLP

Analysis of the US-Japan Trade Agreement

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On October 7, 2019, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) published the official text of the US-Japan Trade Agreement (USJTA), which will reduce or eliminate tariffs on bilateral trade in certain agricultural and...more

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Steeling for the Uncertain

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Soon, elected officials in Washington will be booking their return flights to the capital now that Labor Day has come and gone. After a torrid summer, the cooler autumn months ahead will be welcome news....more

WilmerHale

USTR Notifies Congress of Intent to Begin Trade Talks with EU UK and Japan

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On October 16, 2018, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) notified the U.S. Congress of the Administration’s intent to negotiate three separate trade agreements with the European Union (“EU”), the United...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

New Milestone to Be Reached in TPA Timeline with NAFTA Developments

As talks between the parties rapidly approach a conclusion, the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement is expected to reach a new milestone. President Trump notified Congress of his intent to sign a new...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

With NAFTA Developments, New Milestone to Be Reached in TPA Timeline

As talks between the parties rapidly approach a conclusion, the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement is expected to reach a new milestone. President Trump pledged to notify Congress on August 31st of his...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Here Comes the U.S.-Mexico Trade Agreement

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The North American Free Trade Agreement – NAFTA for short – just took one step closer to no longer existing. As originally reported by the NY Times, the United States and Mexico announced that they had reached agreement on...more

BakerHostetler

Trump Announces Trade Deal with Mexico, but Congress Won’t Ratify Until 2019

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President Donald Trump announced today that the United States and Mexico agreed in concept to overhaul portions of the North American Free Trade Agreement, but Congress won’t be able to ratify the deal until next year – under...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Akin Gump Announces the Launch of the TPA Timeline

The current news coverage of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations has touched heavily on the tight deadlines set around reaching an agreement. There is, however, a lot of unnecessary confusion—even...more

Dickinson Wright

Canada Reaches Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement

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On January 23, 2018, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade, announced that Canada had reached an agreement with Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru,...more

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NAFTA Renegotiations and Agriculture

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On January 8, 2018, President Donald Trump spoke at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual conference. During his speech, President Trump said his administration is working on negotiating a good deal for farmers in the...more

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Canada Initiates Stakeholder Consultations on a New Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement

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On September 30, 2017, Global Affairs Canada announced that it has commenced a consultation process regarding a new Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (“TPP-11”). The consultation process is part of a renewed effort to...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Renegotiation Of NAFTA Can Start This Week

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President Trump can officially begin renegotiating NAFTA today, August 16th. The negotiation process can only start 90 days after President Trump officially notified Congress of this intention, which took place on May 18th....more

Baker Donelson

Update on NAFTA Negotiations

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Baker Donelson's Trade and Compliance attorneys are pleased to introduce a quarterly series of client alerts that address how trade and compliance matters in the new Administration could affect your business, as well as how...more

Perkins Coie

NAFTA Renegotiation Faces a Lengthy, Uncertain Future

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On May 18, 2017, United States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer notified Congress that he is seeking to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The notification triggers a 90-day consultation...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Ambassador Lighthizer Notifies Congress of the Administration’s Intent to Enter into NAFTA Renegotiations

Yesterday morning, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) formally notified Congress that the administration intends to initiate renegotiations with Mexico and Canada on the North American Free Trade...more

King & Spalding

Trade & Manufacturing - News of Note - April 2017

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United States and Japan May Discuss Trade Agreement - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso has expressed a desire that ongoing economic dialogue between the United States and Japan include discussions on free trade and...more

Alston & Bird

Night Note: The 1st 100 Days

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As the Trump Administration considers revision of NAFTA and other trade agreements, both the White House and House Democrats have announced their visions for future U.S. trade agreements. Last week, White House...more

Alston & Bird

Night Note: The 1st 100 Days

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The President’s nascent trade policy has already drawn sharp rebukes from key trade partners that threaten the competitiveness of American exporters and investors. The refusal of the U.S. to endorse ...more

Pillsbury - Global Trade & Sanctions Law

“Buy American, Hire American”—From Rhetoric to Regulation

“We will follow two simple rules: buy American and hire American.” While world leaders are pondering what these words from President Trump’s Inaugural Address mean for international trade, a different question looms for U.S....more

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Trump Wants to “Tweak” NAFTA

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After meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in early February, President Trump said he plans to “tweak” the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with Canada. Before this announcement, it was unclear whether the...more

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