International Law

The EU's Mediterranean naval taskforce IRINI has intensified its enforcement activities against sanctioned vessels, conducting multiple flag verification boardings of oil tankers operating in contested regulatory waters. Recent operations have focused on vessels with uncertain flag status and previous sanctions designations, raising questions about the effectiveness of current maritime compliance mechanisms.

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has finalized Section 301 tariffs on imports from 60 countries based on their forced labor import prohibitions, with rates of 10% or 12.5% depending on each country's enforcement measures. These tariffs took effect immediately after the expiration of Section 122 tariffs, introducing a complex rate structure with numerous exemptions for raw materials, agricultural goods, and products under existing trade agreements. The new tariff regime creates significant complia

President Trump has invoked Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 for the first time in history, imposing 50 percent tariffs on nearly $20 billion worth of Canadian imports across motor vehicles, alcoholic beverages, and dairy sectors. The tariffs take effect August 19, 2026, and apply regardless of USMCA qualification, raising unprecedented legal questions while opening a 30-day negotiating window with Canada. Will this novel use of century-old trade authority withstand legal scrutiny, and can diplomatic r