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Trump Tariff Tracker -- August 28

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The implementation of the reciprocal tariffs continues to have an impact on U.S. consumers. The "de minimis" exemption, which allows packages worth less than $800 to come into the U.S. duty-free, is ending tomorrow, August...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - What it means to believe

Some still believe that the reciprocal tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration are paid by the exporting country. The fact is, US companies pay those tariffs since the IOR Importer of Record is responsible for the...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Key Compliance Takeaways for Companies as Trump Administration and DOJ Focus on Tariff Fraud, Evasion

During the many months of President Donald Trump imposing, or threatening to impose, tariffs on some of the country’s largest trading partners — both friend and foe — some foreign suppliers have implemented plans to evade the...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

US Extends China Tariff Truce by 90 Days

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On August 11, President Trump issued an executive order, "Further Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Ongoing Discussions With the People's Republic of China" (Order), extending the suspension of heightened tariffs...more

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Tariffs Take Hold Raising the Specter of Criminal and Civil Tariff Enforcement

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Seven months into President Donald Trump’s second administration, a new trade paradigm is emerging that presents challenges for everyone involved in bringing products into the United States. ...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

China IEEPA Reciprocal Tariff Increases Paused Until November

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On August 11, 2025, the Trump Administration issued an executive order extending the 10% IEEPA reciprocal tariffs on goods from China for an additional 90 days until November 10, 2025. The higher country specific tariffs...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Foreign Trade Zones and Bonded Warehouses in the Era of Dynamic Tariffs

For decades, supply chain planning, sourcing decisions, and landed cost analysis relied on stable and predictable duties and tariffs, along with carefully crafted and well implemented trade agreements such as USMCA. ...more

Warner Norcross + Judd

Tariffs Day is Here … For Now

As of midnight, a sweeping set of new tariffs is in effect. Many are country-specific or based on foreign policies targeting specific products from specific countries. Some of the tariffs going into effect are based on...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Tariffs and Your Contracts: Why do pricing and tax provisions matter?

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President Trump’s shakeup of U.S. trade policy with its approach to tariffs is costing companies billions of dollars. In fact, in June of this year, importers paid the U.S. government customs duties (of which tariffs are a...more

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Trump Tariff Tracker -- August 6

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President Trump signed the Executive Order on July 31 imposing the country-specific reciprocal tariff rates. Those rates will take effect on August 7, 2025 for most imports. The Executive Order maintains a baseline 10% tariff...more

White & Case LLP

United States to Suspend Customs De Minimis Entry for Most Shipments on August 29, 2025

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On July 30, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order entitled “Suspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries,” which eliminates de minimis entry (i.e., duty-free entry into the United States of shipments...more

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10 Key Facts About the DOJ’s Crackdown on Tariff Evasion

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are cracking down on tariff evasion. The DOJ has expressly stated that exposing and prosecuting tariff evasion schemes is among its top...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Trump Increases Tariffs on Dozens of Countries

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In a series of Executive Orders issued during the last week of July 2025, President Trump ordered the increase of tariff rates for imports originating from dozens of countries, effective August 7, 2025. ...more

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President Trump Announces New Reciprocal Tariffs Set to Take Effect on August 7, 2025

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On July 31, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order detailing new reciprocal tariff rates for individual countries and stating they will take effect at 12:01 a.m. EST seven days from the date of the order (i.e.,...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

“Tariff Tsunami”: New Copper Tariffs and Changes to De Minimis Duty Exemption

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On July 30, President Trump took two actions that represent a significant escalation in the administration’s evolving trade strategy: (1) a presidential proclamation (the proclamation) imposing a 50% ad valorem tariff on...more

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Duty-Free Customs De Minimis Erosion - Executive Order and Big Beautiful Bill Impacts

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This bulletin was originally published on July 11, 2025. It has been updated to reflect changes from an Executive Order published by the White House on July 30, 2025, titled "Suspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All...more

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Reciprocal Tariff Modification - What August 1 Trump Administration Changes Mean for Global Supply Chains

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Supply chain and compliance professionals now have some clarity on the landed cost of imported goods and compliance obligations.  The White House announced a new Executive Order on the evening of July 31, 2025, that modifies...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

The US and EU Reach A Trade Deal—EU Goods Subject to 15% Tariff

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On July 27, 2025, President Trump announced that the U.S. and European Union (“EU”) have reached a trade deal. Pursuant to the Fact Sheet released by the White House on July 28th, the U.S. will impose a 15% tariff on all EU...more

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

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Welcome to the July 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

Husch Blackwell LLP

Week Twenty-Three in Trade

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The House and Senate passed the tax bill, which includes a provision to end the de minimis exemption for all e-commerce effective July 1, 2027. The bill now goes to the President for his signature. The de minimis exemption...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Navigating the Impact of the Trump Tariffs on Commercial Contracts

The evolving U.S. tariff regime under President Donald Trump has had and likely will continue to have profoundly impacts on commercial contracts. Commercial actors are evaluating their contractual commitments to determine the...more

White & Case LLP

When Worlds Collide: Tackling Taxes and Tariffs

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The Trump Administration's renewed focus on tariffs has created novel and interrelated issues for businesses' tax and trade functions. Businesses are now faced with a changing landscape and are exploring strategies to...more

Torres Trade Law, PLLC

BIS Creates Process for Adding Steel and Aluminum Derivative Products to Tariff List

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On February 10, 2025, President Trump issued two Proclamations announcing the reinstatement of the 25% tariff on all steel imports and the reinstatement and increase of tariffs on aluminum imports to 25% pursuant to Section...more

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

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Welcome to the June 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

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Bonded Warehouses and FTZs as Tariff Mitigation Tools

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The threat of a looming trade war has left United States importers scrambling for tools to help ameliorate the impact of customs duties. In many ways we are entering a higher-cost operating environment. ...more

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