United States: International Law

Several tribunals and courts were established at various periods of America's history to resolve trade-related litigation, both at the trial and appellate levels, and even the Supreme Court has played a significant role in these disputes.

Explore the latest developments in international arbitration across global jurisdictions, from statutory reforms and institutional rule updates to landmark court decisions affecting enforcement, jurisdiction, and procedural fairness. This comprehensive analysis examines emerging trends in resource extraction disputes, AI integration in arbitration, and evolving frameworks for cross-border dispute resolution.

As reported in our March 5, 2026, blog item, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) is undertaking a factfinding investigation to examine Chinese state support...

Bob Brewer, BLG sits down with Victoria Holmes from the Dispatch and discusses The Strait of Hormuz, Taiwan, China, and Venezuela​

When the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated certain tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, it did more than reshape trade policy.

United States President Donald Trump met with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China at a summit in Beijing in mid-May. The two leaders spoke for about two hours behind closed doors, discussing the trade relationship between the world’s two largest economies, the emergence of artificial intelligence, and energy cooperation.

Export controls govern the transfer of goods, technology, and services across borders—and violations carry penalties reaching hundreds of millions of dollars. With enforcement intensifying and regulations expanding to cover foreign person employees, military end users, and emerging geopolitical flashpoints, in-house counsel must understand how ITAR, EAR, and OFAC intersect with daily business operations.

The Alliance for Chemical Distribution's ChemEdge 2026 conference will feature expert training on critical regulatory compliance topics for chemical industry professionals. Ryan N. Schmit will deliver a presentation covering the complex import and export requirements under TSCA and FIFRA regulations.

The Sanctions Update is compiled by Steptoe’s International Trade and Regulatory Compliance team and Steptoe’s Strategic Risk team.