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Is Your Force Majeure Clause Tariff-ic?

Given the rapid, sweeping, and unpredictable changes in the tariff landscape, we return to the force majeure clause, a now-recurring theme following the COVID-19 pandemic and cyberattacks. Although, like many force majeure...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

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INCOTERMS - More Relevant to Procurement and Sales Than Ever Before

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The INCOTERMS published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have long served the international community by offering a “shorthand” for communicating key shipping terms. The ICC most recently issued the 2020 version...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Navigating Tariff Risks in Construction Contracts

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In recent months, changes to tariff laws have had a significant impact on the construction industry. With looming disruptions to global supply chains and material costs rising, there are a number of commercial and legal...more

Knobbe Martens

How New U.S. Tariffs Could Reshape Patent Litigation in the Medical Device Industry

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As the U.S. imposes sweeping new tariffs on over 180 countries and territories—including a baseline 10% rate and steep increases for China (originally 145%, now reduced to 30% for 90 days) and Taiwan (32%, now reduced to 10%...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Tariff Turbulence: Navigating Force Majeure Risks in Texas Oil and Gas Contracts

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Upstream oil and gas producers and oilfield service companies are facing new uncertainties from recently imposed federal tariffs. In early 2025, the US expanded tariffs on a broad range of imports, suddenly increasing costs...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Navigating Tariff Developments in Government Contracting

Recent changes in U.S. trade policy necessitate a thorough understanding of FAR and DFARS clauses related to cost recovery, duties and taxes....more

Gray Reed

Understanding Lumber Tariffs: What Texas Contractors Need to Know

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In the face of increased tariffs, including a 14.38% tariff on Canadian lumber, the lumber market is undergoing developments that could have substantial implications for construction projects across Texas. It is important to...more

Porter Hedges LLP

How do you solve a problem like a tariff? Understanding and addressing tariff risks in construction contracts.

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Since February 2025, numerous tariffs affecting the construction industry have been announced, imposed, and paused. These tariffs present a problem for parties drafting and negotiating construction contracts—namely how to...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

What Every Multinational Company Should Know About…Tariff Strategies for Sell-Side Contracts

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Assessing Tariff Impacts in Commercial Contracts - With the size and scope of President Trump’s tariffs continuing to shift, this is a critical time for businesses to assess their contracts and determine how increased...more

Hanson Bridgett

Protecting Your Bottom Line: Adjusting Supply Chain Contracts to Mitigate Tariff Impacts

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Recent shifts in international tariff policies have created significant uncertainty for US importers. As a buyer, revisiting your supply contracts now can help safeguard your business from unexpected costs and disruptions. ...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

The Ripple Effects: Understanding The Potential Commercial Litigation Impact Of New Tariffs

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Not long after starting his second term, U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced tariffs on numerous imports from some of the nation’s major trading counterparties, with tariff amounts varying depending on the country and...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Impact of Recent U.S. Tariffs on Material Adverse Change and Force Majeure Clauses

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The recent imposition of tariffs by the U.S. government has introduced significant complexities in contractual performance and risk allocation. It is important to assess how these tariffs may influence material adverse change...more

J.S. Held

Strategies to Minimize Impacts of Tariffs on Your Construction Projects

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This paper is the third installment in a series examining the multifaceted impacts of tariff and trade policies. By delving into the nuances of these policies, we aim to provide valuable insights and perspectives that will...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Trump 2.0 — The Return of Tariff Uncertainty in Commercial Contracts

The second Trump administration started with a bang. There has been an almost weekly focus on implementing and expanding tariffs on a variety of goods imported into the United States. These tariffs are aimed at protecting...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Tariff-Driven Cost Increases: Can Federal Contractors Recover Through REAs?

Federal government contractors operating in today’s volatile global trade environment are no strangers to sudden and sometimes dramatic shifts in material costs. With tariffs periodically imposed or adjusted by executive...more

Kerr Russell

Tariffs and Contract Performance: Can Tariffs be a Force Majeure Event?

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Following the previous imposition of significant tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, President Donald J. Trump announced on April 2, 2025 additional tariffs of varying amounts covering virtually all goods imported into...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Understanding the Allocation of Tariff Payments

In the context of the tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration on imported goods, a prevalent misconception has arisen that foreign suppliers automatically bear the cost of these tariffs. The reality, however, is more...more

Miller Canfield

Using International Arbitration to Resolve Retaliatory Tariff Disputes in Global Supply Chains

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As trade tensions rise, retaliatory tariffs are disrupting global supply chains—particularly in the automotive industry and other manufacturing sectors. These unexpected costs are sparking disputes over who should bear the...more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: Evaluating the Impact of Tariffs on Customer and Supplier Relationships

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As tariffs are imposed and additional tariffs are threatened, companies concerned about the impacts of tariffs on agreements with customers and suppliers should review their contracts and the parameters of the tariff to...more

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