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August 2025 Trade Law Update

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In Husch Blackwell’s August 2025 Trade Law Update you’ll learn about the following updates in international trade and supply chain law: • An update on U.S. Department of Commerce decisions - • U.S. International Trade...more

Knobbe Martens

Will the Bankruptcy of “Forever 21” Strengthen IP Rights?

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For the second time since its founding in 1984, the fast-fashion movement leader, Forever 21, has filed for bankruptcy and is expected to close its over 350 U.S. locations and cease all operations in the U.S. The primary...more

Ankura

Staying in the Game: Ankura’s Travis Tanner on China Strategy

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As shifting geopolitical headwinds reshape the US-China business landscape in real time, companies face growing pressure to manage risk while staying competitive....more

Torres Trade Law, PLLC

Effects of the Trump Administration Tariffs on Government Contracting

In the ever-changing tariff landscape, American government contractors are feeling the impact of the federal government’s new trade policies in the form of increased costs of imported goods they need to satisfy their...more

Morgan Lewis

US Department of Justice Establishes Trade Fraud Task Force to Counter Tariff Evasion

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In late August 2025, the US Department of Justice announced the formation of a cross-agency Trade Fraud Task Force that will specialize in tariff-related investigations. DOJ positioned the new task force as an extension of...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Sanctions, Bans, and Tariffs: How The U.S. is Fueling Chinese Innovation

Just look at the current landscape of how China has been innovating through various trade related sanctions, bans, and tariffs. Just like lions, tigers and bears, oh my! Of course, in this case the scarecrow was the only one...more

Mayer Brown

Trump Administration Takes Two Section 301-Related Actions in June and August

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The Trump Administration recently took two notable actions under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (“Section 301”) affecting existing and proposed tariffs on certain products from China....more

King & Spalding

New Compliance Pressures and Changes for Supply Chains

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Two recent developments signal a tightening and harmonization of transatlantic trade and compliance standards, with direct implications for importers, manufacturers, and other globally integrated businesses, particularly...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Tariffs, Sanctions, and Trade Compliance: Insights from AGG’s Global Trade & Sanctions Team

In today’s unpredictable trade environment, where tariff policies and enforcement priorities change overnight, businesses face mounting pressure to keep supply chains resilient and compliant. AGG’s Global Trade & Sanctions...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

The Effects of Government Change and Political Instability on Supply Chain Management: How Political Instability and Government...

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In 2022, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered a cascade of supply chain disruptions – energy shortages, restricted grain exports, and sweeping sanctions. But the lesson wasn’t just about Russia or war. It was about how...more

WilmerHale

Building an American Foothold: How Recent ITC Cases Create New Pathways for Domestic Production

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For companies looking to bring production back to American soil or start a new business, two recent cases at the US International Trade Commission (ITC or the Commission) have shed light on an existing but rarely used tool...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Navigating U.S.-China Relations: Lessons From History for Today’s Global Economy

In this episode, Mike Burke, AGG Corporate & Finance partner and chair of the firm’s International practice, welcomes lawyer and author Amy Sommers for an insightful discussion on the shifting landscape of U.S.-China...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Foley Automotive Update - August 2025 - 2

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Foley & Lardner’s “Tariffs and Your Contracts” series addresses how to assess and structure commercial contract provisions amid the recent widespread tariff changes. The most recent article in the series is Tariffs and Your...more

Ankura

Tariff Turbulence and the CFO: A Firsthand Account of Strategic Leadership in a Volatile Trade Climate

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Managing a shifting global trade environment with the recent tariff upheavals demands far more than tactical cost-cutting or reactive price adjustments. It requires foresight, agility, and a willingness to challenge...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

US and EU Agree on Trade Framework Agreement – Implications for ESG/CSR Compliance

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On August 21, the US and EU announced that they have agreed on a Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade. The Framework Agreement expands upon earlier official statements on the US-EU trade deal and...more

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United States and European Union Add Commitments to Trade Framework

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Key Takeaways - The EU commits to eliminate tariffs on all U.S. industrial goods and provide preferential access for U.S. seafood and agricultural products, with the EU intending to introduce the legislative proposal this...more

Baker Botts L.L.P.

New Tariffs on Wind Turbine Products Could Be Coming

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On August 21, 2025, the U.S. Commerce Department announced the initiation of a Section 232 investigation into imports of wind turbines and related components. The investigation was initiated under Section 232 of the Trade...more

Baker Donelson

Section 232 Tariff Developments: Hundreds of Steel and Aluminum Derivatives Added and Pharmaceutical and Semiconductor Tariffs Are...

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The Department of Commerce significantly expanded Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum by adding 407 additional Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes to its derivative list. The newly covered products include consumer...more

Kilpatrick

The Government Is Wielding the False Claims Act to Punish Tariff and Customs Evasion, but Companies Can Benefit from Voluntary...

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In recent months, the Trump administration has made its focus on tariff and trade issues clear. This has been reflected not only through the ongoing negotiations with trade partners regarding country-wide tariffs, but also in...more

Hogan Lovells

Geopolitics roils the automotive industry

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In this space we regularly note the significant impact of government policy on the automotive industry. Laws and regulations are, after all, government policy. As technology and political contexts change, one expects the laws...more

Baker Botts L.L.P.

Trump Administration Expands Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariffs to 407 Additional Products

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On August 15, 2025, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) added 407 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (“HTSUS”) codes to the list of steel and aluminum derivative products covered by...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Understanding Global Trade Conflicts and Their Impact on Supply Chains

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The ongoing U.S.-China trade war, recent hostilities in the Middle East, and the continuing war in Ukraine all represent matters implicating current national security concerns for companies operating within the United States...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - Tariff Mitigation Strategies with Braumiller Law Group Managing Partner Adrienne Braumiller

Bob Brewer, VP Marketing and NBD with Braumiller Law Group sits down with Managing Partner Adrienne Braumiller to discuss tariff mitigation strategies....more

Husch Blackwell LLP

July 2025 Trade Law Update

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In Husch Blackwell’s July 2025 Trade Law Update you’ll learn about the following updates in international trade and supply chain law: • An update on U.S. Department of Commerce decisions - • U.S. International Trade...more

IR Global

Chain reactions

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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

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