On Wednesday, April 2, 2025 President Trump signed an executive order (the “EO”) that stands to be the most consequential of his presidency; the EO imposes “reciprocal tariffs” that touch and concern just about every good imported into the United States. While reciprocal tariffs were part of the President’s platform throughout the election cycle, their arrival has caused no small […]
On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order (the “EO”) directing a 25% on automobiles and certain automobile parts. As of this writing, there are a few key details missing because the accompanying Federal Register notice has not been published. However, here is what we know so far. Background On February 19, 2019, pursuant to Section 232 […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is on the brink of implementing one of its most significant regulatory changes in recent years. Effective October 1, 2025, the FMCSA eliminates the use of Motor Carrier (MC) numbers, transitioning entirely to USDOT numbers as the sole identifier for all registrants. This modernization effort is designed to streamline processes, enhance security, and […]
Last week, President Trump announced plans to retaliate against incoming tariffs imposed by the European Union by levying a tariff on EU origin wine and spirits. Based on the available information, the retaliatory tariff could be as high as 200%. The EU tariffs are themselves a response to the 25% tariff imposed by the United States on steel and aluminum […]
On March 1, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order (“EO”) titled “Addressing The Threat To National Security From Imports Of Timber, Lumber.” The EO instructs the Secretary of Commerce to begin an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act on imports of timber, lumber, and their derivative products (which includes paper products, furniture, and cabinetry). By November […]
On Thursday March 6, 2025, President Trump announced a pause on newly instituted tariffs on Mexico which went into effect earlier this week. The President said, via Truth Social: After speaking with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico, I have agreed that Mexico will not be required to pay Tariffs on anything that falls under the USMCA Agreement. This Agreement is […]
Today, Thursday, March 6, 2025, President Trump announced a pause on newly instituted tariffs on Mexico which went into effect earlier this week. The President said, via Truth Social: After speaking with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico, I have agreed that Mexico will not be required to pay Tariffs on anything that falls under the USMCA Agreement. This Agreement is […]
At 12:01 AM this morning, Tuesday, March 4, 2025, tariffs on Mexico and Canada came into effect in full force. Additionally, the tariffs on China were amended on Monday, March 3. Here’s what you need to know about the changes: Mexico Goods entered or withdrawn for consumption after 12:01 AM on March 4, 2025 will be classified under HTSUS 9903.01.01 […]
On February 21, 2025, President Trump signed a new executive order (“EO”) that could lead to more tariffs. The EO could revive previous actions taken under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which could see tariffs up to 25% placed on a host of new countries. Background On Friday, February 21, 2025, the President signed an EO titled […]
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 […]