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Torres Trade Trump Table

The table below presents a structured timeline of executive actions, policy directives, and trade-related decisions issued by President Trump’s administration from January 2025 to the present. It focuses on critical areas such as tariffs, economic sanctions (OFAC), the priorities of the Department of Justice, customs regulations, and broader trade and economic policies.

United States International

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Torres Trade Law, PLLC

IEEPA Update: Phase I Refunds Available Now

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has launched Phase I of its CAPE system in ACE to process IEEPA tariff duty refunds following the Atmus Filtration court order.

United States Commercial

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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Presidential Determination Pursuant To Section 303 Of The Defense Production Act Of 1950, As Amended, On Natural Gas Transmission, Processing, Storage, And Liquefied Natural Gas Capacity

The Trump administration invokes the Defense Production Act of 1950 to dramatically expand America's natural gas infrastructure, including pipelines, processing facilities, storage systems, and LNG export terminals.\

United States Energy

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Commerce Calls For Proposals For American AI Exports Program

Following the launch of the American AI Exports Program late last year, the U.S. Department of Commerce is now inviting industry-led ‘pre-set’ consortia — standing teams of AI companies...

United States International

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Cassidy Levy Kent

Secondary OFAC Sanctions - Enforcement Trends, Case Studies, And Exposure Of Non-U.S. Companies

United States International

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Friling Law

ITAR Brokering In Foreign Defense Transactions: DS-4294 Approval, Expanding Enforcement, And Hidden Liability Risks

United States International

FL

Friling Law

Export Controls For Startups: From Overlooked Risk To Competitive Advantage

United States International

AP

Arnold & Porter

OFAC 50 Percent Rule: Ownership Aggregation, SDN Risk, And Sanctions Compliance Strategy

United States International

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Friling Law

ITAR & AI-Enabled Defense Technologies: Autonomous Systems, Targeting Algorithms, And The New Export-Control Frontier

United States Technology

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Friling Law

Treasury Advances Economic Fury With Expanded Sanctions On Iranian Oil Smuggling And Hizballah Gold Financing Networks

United States International

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

FinCEN Proposes Rule To Increase Whistleblower Incentives

United States Government

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Ballard Spahr LLP

Tariff Refund Q&A: What To Do Now And What Legal Issues Lie Ahead

United States International

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Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP

BIS Investigations: A Comprehensive Guide To Export Control Enforcement And Defense

United States International

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Friling Law

OFAC General vs. Specific Licenses Explained: U.S. Sanctions Authorization, Compliance Risks, And Enforcement Protection

United States International

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Friling Law

Seventh Circuit Roundup: What Recent Decisions Reveal About Pleading, Intent, And Immunity (Podcast)

United States Litigation

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Barnes & Thornburg LLP

The Globalization Of Asset-Intensive Reinsurance

United States Insurance

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Mayer Brown

CryptoLink Newsletter - February 2026 Updates

United States Technology

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

401(k) And IRA Contribution Limits For 2026: Retirement Savings, Adjustments For Inflation, And SECURE 2.0 Changes American Taxpayers Must Know About

United States Tax

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Signed, Sealed, But Not Delivered? Don't Wonder About Taxes Under New Postal Service Rules

United States Tax

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Nossaman LLP

National Security Regulation & Investment Risk: Quarterly Update From Washington

Explore Dechert's comprehensive news and insights portal, featuring legal updates, practice area analysis, and industry-specific content. Access OnPoint publications, subscribe to updates, and filter content by location, industry, and practice area to stay informed on the latest legal developments.

United States International

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Dechert

Weekly Sanctions Update: April 20, 2026

As global tensions escalate, the Trump administration launches "Economic Fury"—a sweeping financial pressure campaign targeting Iran's oil networks and regional proxies.

Worldwide International

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Steptoe LLP

Never Tariffied: How India And The U.S. Are Redefining Global Trade Rules (Podcast)

Explore how businesses can proactively manage disputes arising from tariff volatility and political uncertainty in this mini-podcast series.

United States International

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Wiley Rein

IEEPA Tariff Refund Process Launches Today: What Importers Need To Do

The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) refund process ordered by the US Court of International Trade (CIT) for the federal government to return approximately $170 billion...

United States International

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Butzel Long

How To Release OFAC-Blocked Funds: A Guide To Unfreezing Frozen Accounts, Obtaining OFAC Licenses, And Correcting Sanctions Holds

United States International

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Friling Law

OFAC Subpoena: Enforcement Risk, Timelines, And Strategic Response Across Industries

United States International

FL

Friling Law

EU Supply Chain Due Diligence: What It Really Means For Indian Exporters

United States International

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Ankura Consulting Group LLC

OFAC Enforcement: A Practical, Professional Overview For Compliance, Legal, And Risk Teams

United States International

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Friling Law

OFAC Opens Petroleum Transactions Between U.S. Entities And Petroleos De Venezeula, S.A.

United States International

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Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

Force Majeure And The Iran Conflict: Contract Tools For Managing War-driven Disruptions

United States Commercial

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Withers LLP

The "Bargaining Chip" Doctrine In OFAC Sanctions: Strategic Leverage, Legal Foundations, And Practical Pathways To Delisting

United States International

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Friling Law

Bureau Of Industry And Security (BIS) Licenses Under The Export Administration Regulations: A Practical Guide For Compliance

United States International

FL

Friling Law

Tariff Refund System To Be Launched April 20, 2026

United States International

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Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

Torres Trade Trump Table

United States International

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Torres Trade Law, PLLC

The "Bargaining Chip" Doctrine In OFAC Sanctions: Strategic Leverage, Legal Foundations, And Practical Pathways To Delisting

Sanctions administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) are often described as punishment — a way for the United States to respond to misconduct abroad by blocking assets or restricting trade. But that description only captures part of the picture.

United States International

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Friling Law

Bureau Of Industry And Security (BIS) Licenses Under The Export Administration Regulations: A Practical Guide For Compliance

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is responsible for enforcing the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) — the rules that control the export, reexport, and even in-country transfer of commercial items, “dual-use” technologies, and certain military-related products.

United States International

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Friling Law

Tariff Refund System To Be Launched April 20, 2026

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced that its tariff refund system will launch on April 20, 2026, allowing importers to claim refunds for duties invalidated by the Supreme Court's ruling on emergency tariffs imposed in April 2025. The new system will operate through CBP's CAPE functionality within the ACE system, with strict requirements and limitations on which entries qualify for the initial phase of refunds.

United States International

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Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

Torres Trade Trump Table

For the latest Trump trade executive actions, please view the below Torres Trade Trump Table for important information. This table will be monitored and updated regularly. The last update occurred April 8, 2026.

United States International

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Torres Trade Law, PLLC

In-Person Event: US Export Controls Workshops In The UK – July 14-16, 2026

United States International

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Squire Patton Boggs LLP

The Month In International Trade—March 2026

This news bulletin is provided by the International Trade Group of Crowell & Moring. If you have questions or need assistance on trade law matters...

Worldwide International

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Crowell & Moring LLP

BIS's 2026 Enforcement Agenda Takes Shape: Lessons Learned From Exyte, Applied Materials, And Teledyne

The Bureau of Industry and Security ("BIS") has opened 2026 with several significant administrative enforcement actions that underscore how aggressively the agency is policing export controls involving China...

United States International

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Torres Trade Law, PLLC

Navigating Geopolitical Uncertainty In The GCC: A Corporate Compliance And Risk Management Toolkit

Geopolitical pressures across the Middle East are generating legal and regulatory exposure that many businesses have yet to fully map. Sanctions realignments, conflict-driven capital flows and supply chain fragility...

United States International

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

After Sanctions Relaxation, New Opportunities In Venezuela But Risks Remain

Since the U.S. military’s abrupt capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026, the Trump administration has authorized many activities involving Venezuela...

Worldwide International

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Torres Trade Law, PLLC

BIS Settles With Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturer That Exported EAR99 Technology To Parties On BIS Entity List

United States International

AP

Arnold & Porter

The 50% Rule Is Dead; Long Live The 50% Rule

United States Commercial

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Jenner & Block

Sanctions Update: April 6, 2026

Worldwide International

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Steptoe LLP

Weekly Sanctions Update: April 6, 2026

Worldwide International

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Steptoe LLP

Iran Conflict – Global Shipping Risks Explained

Worldwide Transport

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Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP

Recalibrating The Disclosure Decision

United States International

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Steptoe LLP

OFAC Issues Sanctions Advisory On Sham Transactions, Identifies Red Flags

United States International

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

SEC Hits Pause On Cboe's New Disruptive Trading Rule

United States International

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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

FinCEN Proposes Rule On AML Whistleblower Program

United States Government

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Arnold & Porter

From Compliance Department To Counterintelligence Function

United States International

AP

Arnold & Porter

New U.S. Antidumping Duty Petitions Target Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol From China, South Korea, Taiwan, And Vietnam

United States International

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Clark Hill

Treasury Announces Proposed Rule To Implement The GENIUS Act’s Requirements To Counter Illicit Finance

United States Finance

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WilmerHale

OFAC Issues License Allowing Maduro’s Criminal Defense Counsel To Be Paid By Government Of Venezuela, And Then Revokes It

United States International

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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Summary Of Recent OFAC Licenses Impacting Key Venezuela Sectors

Worldwide International

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

DOJ National Security Division Clarifies Voluntary Self-Disclosure Process Under New Department-Wide Corporate Enforcement Policy

United States International

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Trade Alert President Trump Signed An Executive Order Implementing Portions Of The Kuala Lumpur Joint Arrangement

United States International

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

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United States International

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

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United States International

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

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United States International

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

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United States International

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

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United States International

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

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