News & Analysis as of

Trade Relations Exports United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)

Troutman Pepper Locke

Tariff Reform Legislation and Congressional Trade Activity – Week of April 7, 2025

Troutman Pepper Locke on

On April 9 at 12:01am, reciprocal tariffs on more than 60 countries ranging from 17-50% were scheduled to go into effect, only to be pulled back on April 9 as President Trump announced a 90-day pause — possibly to July 8. The...more

Pierce Atwood LLP

Trump Administration Announces "Reciprocal" Tariffs

Pierce Atwood LLP on

On April 2, 2025, President Trump announced a minimum tariff of 10% on all imported goods, which take effect on April 5 at 12:01am EDT. He also announced “discounted reciprocal tariffs” higher than 10% for goods from several...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

New U.S. Tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China Take Effect – Retaliatory Measures Escalate Trade Tensions

Troutman Pepper Locke on

Last week consisted of many developments surrounding President Trump's tariff policy. On March 4, his sweeping new tariffs took effect, significantly altering the trade landscape for businesses engaged in international...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Tariffs and Trade Actions: Summing Up the Last Few Days

The tariff news of the last day has been coming at full speed. Whether a small manufacturer or part of a multinational group company; a firm that manages cross-border supply chains on a daily basis or one that rarely thought...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

ArentFox Schiff

United States Prevailed in USMCA Dispute Against Mexico on Genetically Modified Corn

ArentFox Schiff on

The United States has prevailed in a dispute against Mexico under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) concerning genetically modified (GM) corn....more

Akerman LLP

New Year, New Tariffs: Threats, Risks, and Opportunities for Companies in the International Supply Chain

Akerman LLP on

President-elect Trump vows to impose tariffs on U.S. imports as early as on his first day in office. Preparing for his second term, President-elect Donald Trump has made it clear that he will leverage tariff hikes to resolve...more

WilmerHale

Post-Election Trade Strategy for Businesses: Understanding the Landscape

WilmerHale on

President-elect Trump’s election victory has renewed the focus on international trade as a top-line concern for corporate executives. During the campaign, the president-elect expressed support for tariffs and other trade...more

Holland & Knight LLP

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

Holland & Knight LLP on

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

Miller Canfield

Can the President Impose Tariffs Without Congressional Approval?

Miller Canfield on

During his 2024 presidential campaign, President-elect Donald Trump promised to impose a variety of new tariffs, even without congressional approval, including a 25%-75% tariff rate on Mexican imports, a 60% tariff rate on...more

White & Case LLP

North America Prepares for 2026 USMCA Review and Potential Renegotiation

White & Case LLP on

The three parties to the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA) are beginning domestic consultations ahead of the scheduled 2026 joint review, which could lead to changes in the agreement. Under a novel provision...more

Torres Trade Law, PLLC

USMCA – Acronym for U.S.-Mexico Corn Argument?

Torres Trade Law, PLLC on

From tariffs on dairy and solar products to rules of origin for automobiles, the three parties to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (“USMCA”) have disagreed on a variety of issues since the agreement came into force...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Braumiller Law Group - June 2023 Newsletter

The Trade Act of 1974 grants the President broad powers to manage trade relationships with foreign countries. Section 301 of the act allows the President, acting through the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”), to...more

ArentFox Schiff

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

ArentFox Schiff on

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

Bennett Jones LLP

A U.S. Reset in Trade Relations with China—Implications for Canadian Business

Bennett Jones LLP on

Since taking office, the Biden Administration has been slow to engage on the trade agenda, putting a priority on jobs and seeking to reinvest in America’s competitiveness. The U.S. Trade Representative, Katherine Tai, has...more

White & Case LLP

United States Trade Report Implications of the 2020 Election for US Trade Policy: An Early Look at the Biden Administration’s...

White & Case LLP on

The election of Joseph R. Biden as the 46th President of the United States will have important implications for US trade policy and the World Trade Organization. In the four years since his departure as Vice President, US...more

Bennett Jones LLP

How Businesses Can Risk Manage the USMCA: Anti-Corruption

Bennett Jones LLP on

This is the third in a three-part series on new challenges for businesses presented by the USMCA from Canadian and Mexican perspectives. Part one looked at trade and customs and part two at labour....more

Bennett Jones LLP

How Businesses Can Risk Manage the USMCA: Trade and Customs

Bennett Jones LLP on

This is the first in a three-part series on new challenges for businesses presented by the USMCA from Canadian and Mexican perspectives. Part two will look at labour and part three at anti-corruption....more

Hogan Lovells

USMCA's 1 July entry into force: Key implementation and compliance issues

Hogan Lovells on

On 24 April 2020 United States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer notified Congress that the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will enter into force 1 July 2020. As a result, the North American Free...more

ArentFox Schiff

Origin Verification Procedures: Similarities to the NAFTA in the USMCA

ArentFox Schiff on

The USMCA permits CBP to verify whether a good entered with a claim for preferential tariff treatment qualifies as originating by: (1) Written request or questionnaire to the importer, exporter, or producer of the good...more

ArentFox Schiff

New Textile and Apparel Rules for the USMCA

ArentFox Schiff on

The USMCA textile and apparel rules of origin are generally based on the “yarn forward” rule, which requires the formation of the yarn (spinning or extruding) and all processes following yarn formation to occur in the USMCA...more

ArentFox Schiff

CBP Instructions for USMCA Recordkeeping

ArentFox Schiff on

Any importer who claims preferential tariff treatment under the Agreement for a good imported into the United States from a USMCA country must keep the following documentation for a period of no less than five years from date...more

ArentFox Schiff

Who Can Make a USMCA Certification?

ArentFox Schiff on

The USMCA does not require the use of CBP Form 434, as there is no prescribed format for certificate of origins under the USMCA. These certifications are to be completed by the exporter, producer, or importer certifying that...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Nota Bene Episode 70: Examining the USMCA: Is it Simply a Rebranded NAFTA? with Scott Maberry

As trade with our North American neighbors continues to evolve and grow, we’re taking a closer look at the newly ratified United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and examining how the new Agreement will impact trade...more

Cozen O'Connor

United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement – A Tool to Fight Corruption

Cozen O'Connor on

The United States, Canada, and Mexico are poised to usher in a new phase in the shared fight against corruption For the first time in history, the United States has ratified a free trade agreement that includes provisions...more

55 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 3

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide