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Morgan Lewis - Tech & Sourcing

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

Nossaman LLP

Tariffs and Their Impacts on the Life Cycle of Construction Contracts

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In light of recent Executive Orders issued by President Trump concerning tariffs, countries around the world—including the United States—have been forced to reassess existing trade and contractual frameworks. The construction...more

Venable LLP

How Owners and Developers Can Mitigate Tariff Risks on Construction Materials and Equipment

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The Trump administration's imposition of tariffs on steel, aluminum, lumber, and other construction materials, in combination with increased tariffs on raw materials and finished goods from China, Japan, the EU, and...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

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani

Navigating the New Steel and Aluminum Tariffs in the Construction Industry

President Donald Trump has announced new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the United States. This measure is part of the administration’s strategy to protect national security and address trade imbalances. ...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

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

Goulston & Storrs PC

Navigating Tariff Risk in Construction and Development Deals

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Tariff Policy Shifts Introduce New Real Estate Risks - Over the past few months, there have been significant changes to tariffs by the United States and other countries around the world....more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

How Companies Can Protect Against Rising Technology Costs Amid U.S. Reciprocal Tariffs

On April 2, 2025, the Trump administration announced a series of reciprocal tariffs, significantly impacting various global industries. These measures included a 25% tariff on auto imports, an additional 10% tariff on Chinese...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

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

J.S. Held

Tariffs and Trade Series: Impact on the Insurance Industry for Construction Claims

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The newly announced tariff policy from the United States has upended expectations for the global economy. The US tariffs are poised to potentially reshape global supply chains, impact regulatory compliance, and pressure...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

The Impact of New Tariffs on U.S. Government Contractors

As global trade policies shift, U.S. government contractors must navigate the evolving landscape of tariffs and their implications. The recent introduction of new tariffs by the federal government has significant consequences...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

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

President Trump's "Liberation Day": What It Means for Supply Chains

On Wednesday, April 2, the Trump administration announced its “Liberation Day” tariff policy. The policy imposes tariffs that are effective immediately and that are expected to last indefinitely. Leaving aside the politics...more

Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog

Here’s How Commercial Contracts Can Ease the Cost Burden of New Tariffs Impacting Manufacturers

Commercial contracts tend to be full of “boilerplate provisions” that, to paraphrase Mark Twain’s assessment of classic novels, everyone knows are important, but no one actually reads. When COVID-19 struck, manufacturers...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

How Businesses Can Prepare Now for an Evolving Tariff Future

As the adage goes, you can’t change the wind, but you can adjust the sails. Manufacturers and other businesses engaged in cross-border transactions should adjust their sails to proactively address the uncertain tariff...more

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