United States: International Trade & Investment

Bob Brewer sits down with Ginger to discuss several BLG newsletter articles available online as well as upcoming events.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced Phase 1 of the new CAPE tool within the Automated Commercial Environment Secure Datal Portal (ACE) will launch on April 20th, 2026.

The White House has issued a groundbreaking memorandum establishing the National Initiative for American Space Nuclear Power, setting ambitious deployment timelines for nuclear reactors in Earth orbit and on the lunar surface by the early 2030s. This policy framework coordinates NASA, the Department of War, and the Department of Energy to develop space nuclear capabilities while actively engaging the private sector through innovative contracting mechanisms.

We are operating in one of the most volatile trade environments in recent memory.

On March 20, 2026, the Trump Administration announced that it, “is committed to winning the AI race to usher in a new era of human flourishing, economic competitiveness, and national security for the American people“ ...

In this episode, we unpack the Trump Administration’s March 13 executive order directing the FTC to prioritize Made in USA enforcement, why that matters even after a relatively quiet year for major FTC actions, and what it signals for advertisers, manufacturers, online marketplaces...

On March 20, 2026, the Trump Administration announced that it, “is committed to winning the AI race to usher in a new era of human flourishing, economic competitiveness, and national security for the American people“ ...

On April 2, 2026, President Trump issued a new proclamation seeking to strengthen domestic production of aluminum, steel, and copper.

The resurgence of Section 301 tariff investigations marks a pivotal shift in U.S. trade policy. Following the Supreme Court’s invalidation of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has turned to Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 as a more durable legal pathway to reimpose and potentially expand tariff measures.