United States: International Trade & Investment

The Trump Administration has announced new tariffs on Canadian imports and issued three presidential proclamations addressing Canada’s treatment of U.S. dairy products, alcoholic beverages, and motor vehicles. The actions rely on Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 – a statutory authority that has remained largely unused for decades.

The Trump administration's trade policy continues to evolve through multiple legal authorities, with new Section 338 tariffs targeting Canadian goods, ongoing IEEPA refund litigation, and expanded Section 232 investigations into aerospace and coal sectors. As the trade landscape shifts with country-specific actions and strategic sector scrutiny, companies face critical decisions about supply chain resilience and tariff mitigation strategies.

Representative Mike Kelly has introduced legislation to establish up to 100 maritime prosperity zones across coastal areas, major rivers, and the Great Lakes, offering targeted tax incentives to maritime supply chain companies, workforce training programs, and advanced manufacturing operations. The proposal aligns with the Trump administration's broader initiative to revitalize the domestic maritime industry by layering new maritime designations onto the existing Qualified Opportunity Zones framework.

The U.S. government's push for economic sovereignty has placed pharmaceutical supply chain integrity at the forefront of national security concerns. Arnold & Porter examines how recent trade policies, regulatory developments, and industrial strategies are reshaping domestic manufacturing capacity for medicines and active pharmaceutical ingredients. This comprehensive analysis explores the intersection of procurement requirements, tariff proposals, and user fee reauthorization negotiations that could fundame

The Trump Administration's temporary Jones Act waiver, issued in response to the Iran conflict and extended through August 2026, has reignited debate over domestic shipping policy during military operations.

The U.S. Administration has proposed rescinding Syria's designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, opening new pathways for commercial engagement while maintaining restrictions...

Bob Brewer sits down with Victoria Holmes of the Dispatch and discusses her Fellowship in Germany.

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

The Department of Justice's Trade Fraud Task Force has achieved over $1 billion in recoveries within its first year, marking a dramatic escalation in customs enforcement through both criminal prosecutions and civil penalties. Recent cases involving gold jewelry importers and aluminum manufacturers demonstrate how misrepresenting countries of origin can now result in decades of imprisonment and hundreds of millions in fines. Companies face unprecedented scrutiny of their supply chains as federal prosecutors