This Saturday President Trump signed an Executive Order directing the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to initiate an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (Section 232) on imports of timber, lumber, and their derivative products, citing …
Last Friday the White House issued two memoranda addressing the investment landscape for foreign companies operating in the United States and U.S. companies operating abroad.
The new directives outline new restrictions on inbound investment from foreign adversaries while promoting investment …
One day after Five Democratic Senators wrote to the White House urging swift action under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. § 2411) “to hold China accountable and reverse the decimation of our maritime …
In teasing the culmination of “tariff week,” President Trump took to Truth Social to declare: “Three Great Weeks, Perhaps the Best Ever, But Today is the Big One: Reciprocal Tariffs!!!”
On Thursday, February 13, the President built off his …
This Monday President Trump announced increased Section 232 aluminum tariffs from 10 percent to 25 percent ad valorem and revocation of existing country- and product-specific exclusions. The new tariffs become effective on March 12, 2025 and impact aluminum imports and …
Late yesterday, President Trump, acting pursuant to his authority under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, revoked existing country- and product-specific exclusions from 25 percent ad valorem U.S. tariffs on steel imports and certain derivative steel articles.…
With concerns over Chinese activity and influence in the vicinity of the Panama Canal receiving significant focus from the Trump Administration, businesses engaged in international trade should be aware of the potential for trade-related action, including tariffs and transit-related restrictions, …
In parallel with his declaration of a National Energy Emergency on January 20, U.S. President Trump released a complementary Executive Order entitled “Unleashing American Energy.” The Executive Order emphasizes an intent to increase the energy and critical mineral production capacity …
As detailed in our Insight earlier today, this weekend President Trump ordered the imposition of duties on U.S. imports of products of Canada, Mexico, and China effective tomorrow, February 4, 2025. However, following talks with President Sheinbaum of Mexico and …