United States: Trade Regulation & Practices

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FCC Launches First National Security Drone Revocation Proceeding, Separately Targets Test Lab
The Federal Communications Commission has initiated unprecedented enforcement actions targeting false U.S. production claims and fraudulent test reports in equipment authorization processes. A drone manufacturer faces potential revocation of its authorizations after allegedly misrepresenting its products as domestically manufactured, while a Chinese test lab may lose FCC recognition for submitting duplicated test data across dozens of unrelated products.
United States Government
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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
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Trump To Impose Additional 50% Tariffs On Canadian-Origin Goods
On July 20, 2026, President Trump signed three Presidential Proclamations imposing a 50% tariff on a broad range of Canadian-origin goods, marking the first modern use of Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. These measures apply regardless of CUSMA qualification, affecting over 400 tariff codes including agricultural products, furniture, apparel, machinery, and manufactured goods. For Canadian businesses, CUSMA compliance may no longer eliminate US tariff risk.
Worldwide International
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Cassels
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BIS Issues New General Authorization 3, Creating A “Trusted Supplier” Program Under The ICTS Connected Vehicle Rule
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security has introduced a new Trusted Supplier program through General Authorization Number 3, potentially transforming how automotive manufacturers and suppliers navigate compliance with the Connected Vehicle Rule. This development creates a pathway for suppliers to obtain direct approval for vehicle connectivity systems and automated driving components that would otherwise be prohibited due to ties with China or Russia. The program shifts the author
United States International
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Wiley Rein
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The Strait Reopened. Then It Didn't. Here's Where Things Actually Stand.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued six show cause orders targeting Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators, demanding they justify or reform their interconnection rules for large energy users. As electricity demand surges from data centers and manufacturing facilities, FERC is taking unprecedented action to accelerate how these major consumers connect to the electric grid.
United States Energy
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Foley & Lardner
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A New Era For EU And UK Deals? The EC’s Draft Merger Guidelines And The CMA’s Growth Approach (Video)
The European Commission's draft new EU Merger Guidelines and the UK's evolving approach signal a shift in how mergers are analyzed amid changing geopolitical dynamics. Partner James K. Hunsberger joins Brunswick's Stuart Hudson and Matthew Hall to explore what these regulatory changes mean for merger control, examining potential EU/UK convergence or divergence and the growing risk of politicization in competition reviews.
United States Anti-trust
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Axinn
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A Rare Opportunity: USTR Solicits Industry Input On Up To $30 Billion In China Import Tariff Relief And Market Access For US Exports
The U.S. Trade Representative has opened a narrow window for companies to advocate for tariff relief on Chinese imports and enhanced market access for U.S. exports through a newly established U.S.-China Board of Trade. With a July 10, 2026 deadline approaching, businesses must quickly develop evidence-based submissions identifying "non-sensitive" products worth approximately $30 billion in trade that could benefit from reduced tariffs following bilateral negotiations.
Worldwide International
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Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom
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DOJ Settlements Highlight Continued Customs And Trade Fraud Vigilance
The Department of Justice has secured major settlements totaling over $550 million against companies for customs fraud, signaling an aggressive enforcement posture on trade violations. These cases demonstrate that businesses of all sizes face significant civil and criminal liability for misrepresenting imported goods to evade tariffs and duties. Companies must now evaluate their supply chains and compliance programs to avoid becoming the next target of DOJ's Trade Fraud Task Force.
United States Criminal
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Shook, Hardy & Bacon
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Comparing Antitrust Review Of The Paramount-Warner Brothers Transaction By The US And The UK
The proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. transaction reveals a fundamental shift in global merger review dynamics, where U.K. regulators now wield unprecedented influence over American media deals. This analysis explores how the Competition and Markets Authority's expanding jurisdictional reach and distinct antitrust standards create new strategic challenges for multinational companies.
United States Anti-trust
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Bona Law PC
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