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From IEEPA To Section 301: USTR Reimplements Trump’s Global Tariff Regime
The Office of the United States Trade Representative has imposed Section 301 tariffs on 60 countries for their alleged failure to enforce bans on goods produced with forced labor, marking a significant shift in US trade enforcement strategy. These new tariffs, which took effect on July 24, 2026, introduce a complex framework of exemptions, country-specific treatment, and tariff rate quotas that will reshape international trade relationships. With legal challenges expected and a separate investigation into e
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Steptoe LLP
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Section 338 Tariffs on Canadian Goods – A New Approach to Tariffs
President Trump has issued three unprecedented trade proclamations under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, imposing 50% tariffs on Canadian motor vehicles, alcoholic beverages, and dairy products. These measures, the first of their kind in decades, target what the administration identifies as discriminatory Canadian trade policies that burden American commerce. What implications will these tariffs have for international trade relationships and supply chains under the USMCA framework?
Worldwide International
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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
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As Expected, New Tariffs Are Imposed Against Imports From 60 Countries, Creating An Ever-More Complicated Landscape For Importers
The U.S. Trade Representative has imposed new tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on imports from 60 countries following a Section 301 investigation into forced labor practices. These tariffs, which took effect July 24, 2026, replace temporary Section 122 tariffs and create a complex compliance landscape with varying rates based on each country's efforts to address forced labor in their exports.
United States International
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Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
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New U.S. Tariffs Replace Expiring Section 122 Tariffs
President Trump's administration has shifted from emergency tariffs to Section 301 tariffs targeting forced labor practices, imposing 10-12.5% duties on imports from over 60 trading partners. This comprehensive analysis examines the legal framework, country-specific rates, product exemptions, and the strategic pivot from constitutionally challenged emergency measures to established trade policy enforcement mechanisms.
Worldwide International
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Fennemore
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2026 Mid-Year Update On DOJ Corporate And White Collar Enforcement
The Department of Justice has implemented its first-ever Department-wide Corporate Enforcement Policy, fundamentally reshaping how companies navigate voluntary self-disclosure, cooperation, and remediation across all criminal matters. This comprehensive mid-year analysis examines the new three-path framework, explores critical enforcement developments in FCPA, export controls, trade fraud, and healthcare, and reveals how recent resolutions signal both opportunities and heightened risks for corporate complia
United States Criminal
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Sher Tremonte
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US China Trade Monthly - July 2026
Multinational companies face mounting compliance challenges as the United States and China pursue increasingly divergent regulatory objectives through overlapping trade policies, export controls, and enforcement mechanisms. Recent developments—including China's new counter-extraterritoriality regulations and the Trump Administration's enhanced customs enforcement strategy—create direct legal conflicts that require businesses to navigate competing governmental expectations simultaneously. How sho
United States International
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Mayer Brown
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Over $166 Billion In Tariff Refunds — Is Your Business Leaving Money On The Table?
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act were illegal, resulting in an estimated $166 billion owed to over 330,000 importers. With refunds being processed in phases and the government appealing the decision, businesses face a complicated claims process and a rapidly closing window to recover potentially significant amounts. The filing system is unforgiving, with nearly 40% of early submissions failing, making immediate action critical for impo
Worldwide International
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Cole Schotz P.C.
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Secretary Bessent Signals Continued Emphasis On Sanctions, Financial Integrity And Economic Statecraft In Recent Speech
Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent outlined the Trump administration's approach to economic statecraft in a recent speech, emphasizing the strategic use of American economic power to advance national security objectives. His remarks signal continued focus on sanctions enforcement, financial system integrity, and combating illicit finance networks while promoting reciprocity in international economic relationships.
United States Government
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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