A brief update on the appeal of the Section 301 case currently before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC): On January 8, 2025, the CAFC held oral arguments in HMTX Industries LLC v. United States. Counsel for the Plaintiff argued that the USTR’s actions, which expanded tariffs from $50 billion to over $300 billion, exceeded the permissible scope […]
The President of the United States wields considerable influence through executive orders and the authority to impose tariffs, tools that allow for rapid policy shifts without immediate congressional approval. In the one month since its inception on January 20st, 2025, the current administration has issued 73 executive orders. Many have been challenged in the courts and some have been stayed […]
A new round of executive orders (“EO”) are expected from the White House soon, which could see new tariffs across the board. This comes after last week saw the levying of tariffs against China, Mexico, and Canada, with the Canada and Mexico tariffs being postponed for another month. This weekend, President Trump gave insight into the anticipated EOs, proposing a […]
On February 4, 2025, China unveiled a program of new tariffs and import controls on the United States, in response to tariffs placed by the US on China which came into effect that day. On February 1, 2025 President Trump signed three executive orders (“EOs”) declaring a national emergency in relation to the elicit trade of drugs into the United […]
The situation regarding tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China continues to develop. On Saturday, February 1, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order imposing a tariff of 25% on all Chinese origin goods. The essential elements are as follows: The President previously signed Executive Order (“EO”) 10886, which declared a national emergency related to the southern border of the United […]
The situation regarding tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China continues to develop. On Saturday, February 1, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order imposing a tariff of 25% on all Mexican origin goods. The essential elements are as follows: The President previously signed Executive Order (“EO”) 10886, which declared a national emergency related to the southern border of the United […]
The situation regarding tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China continues to develop. On Saturday, February 1, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order imposing a tariff of 10% on Canadian origin energy resources, and 25% on all other Canadian origin goods. The essential elements are as follows: The President previously signed Executive Order (“EO”) 10886, which declared a national emergency […]
On January 31, 2025, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that President Trump will be moving forward with tariffs on Mexico, China, and Canada starting on Saturday, February 1, 2025. The Press Secretary also confirmed that the tariffs would be 25% on goods from Mexico and Canada, and 10% on goods from China. There is no word so far […]
A standoff between the United States and Colombia ended Sunday night with an agreement between the two countries. Even so, until further notice Columbian cargo may be subject to heightened scrutiny by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. On Sunday, Colombia blocked multiple incoming flights carrying Colombian nationals that had been deported from the United States. The United States responded by […]
On January 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (“State”) and the U.S. Department of Treasury (“Treasury”) have jointly imposed sanctions on over 250 entities and individuals. The sanctions partially focus on Chinese entities which are engaged in activities to evade U.S. sanctions on Russia’s military industrial base. 32 Chinese persons/entities have been sanctioned: The sanctions require that all property […]