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July 2026 Alcohol Industry Update: Federal Antitrust Developments, Tariff Changes, And Hemp Beverage Legislation
July brought several significant federal and state developments that could reshape alcohol industry competition, pricing practices, distribution structures, and cross-border trade. At the same time, Congress continues to consider sweeping legislation that would establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for hemp-derived delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) beverages. Together, these developments highlight evolving enforcement priorities, new compliance considerations, and potential structural changes that industry participants should monitor closely.
United States Anti-trust
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McDermott Will & Schulte
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Florida Launches Antitrust Investigation Into CVS Health And PBM Caremark
Florida's Attorney General has launched an antitrust investigation into CVS Health and its pharmacy benefit manager Caremark, examining whether the company inappropriately steered patients to CVS pharmacies and reimbursed them at higher rates than independent pharmacies. The investigation, part of a broader multi-state scrutiny of PBM business practices, seeks documents and testimony on policies related to transparency, reimbursement rates, audits, and market concentration in an industry where three PBMs co
United States Anti-trust
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Hall Benefits Law
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New Section 338 Tariffs On Canadian Goods: Motor Vehicles, Dairy, And Alcoholic Beverages (And More)
President Trump has issued three Presidential Proclamations imposing an additional 50% ad valorem duty on certain Canadian goods in the motor vehicle, dairy, and alcoholic beverage sectors, effective August 19, 2026. These retaliatory measures target what the administration characterizes as discriminatory Canadian trade practices against U.S. commerce, stacking the new duties on top of existing tariffs even for goods qualifying for USMCA preferential treatment.
United States International
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Taft Stettinius & Hollister
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USTR Announces Section 301 Tariffs On Brazil: New 25% Duties To Take Effect July 22
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has imposed a 25% additional tariff on certain Brazilian merchandise effective July 22, 2026, marking the first major country-specific Section 301 tariff measure following the invalidation of IEEPA-based tariffs. The action follows a year-long investigation into Brazilian policies covering digital trade restrictions, intellectual property protection, and deforestation concerns, with broad exemptions for agricultural, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and energy products.
Worldwide International
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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A Billion-Dollar Milestone: The Trade Fraud Task Force Signals A New Era Of Criminal And Civil Trade Enforcement
The Department of Justice's Trade Fraud Task Force has reached a billion-dollar milestone in recoveries within its first year, signaling an unprecedented escalation in customs and trade enforcement. With the establishment of a dedicated prosecuting section and new criminal cases targeting country-of-origin fraud, how will this coordinated federal crackdown reshape compliance obligations for importers and supply chain participants?
United States Government
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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
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USTR Announces Final Section 301 Tariff Action On Brazil
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has announced a 25% tariff on certain Brazilian goods following a Section 301 investigation into unfair trade practices, digital commerce policies, and environmental concerns. The action includes specific product exemptions and will layer on top of existing tariffs before some expire, creating a complex compliance landscape for importers and businesses engaged in U.S.-Brazil trade.
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.
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Shook, Hardy & Bacon
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