On June 2, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) on behalf of the Trump administration formally appealed at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (“Federal Circuit”) the order of Senior Judge Richard Eaton of the U.S. Court of International Trade (“CIT”) compelling U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) to refund importers
OFAC Publishes Introductory Guide
On June 1, 2026, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), an office of the Department of Treasury, published an “Introduction to the Office of Foreign Assets Control.” OFAC administers and enforces economic sanctions against targeted foreign jurisdictions and regimes, as well as individuals and entities engaging in harmful activity, such as terrorists
CIT Panel Strikes Down Trump Administration’s Section 122 Tariffs
In a 2-1 decision on May 7, 2026, a three-judge U.S. Court of International Trade (“CIT”) panel struck down the Trump administration’s implementation of Section 122 tariffs (see Update of February 23, 2026).
The 10% tariff on a wide range of imported goods, the panel reasoned, extended beyond President Trump’s power to address
USTR Launches Section 301 Investigations into Forced Labor Practices
On March 12, 2026, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced that it was launching Section 301 investigations into 60 trade partners to determine whether they have been engaged in forced labor practices. The investigations, to be conducted pursuant to Section 301of the Trade Act of 1974, include China, the European Union, India, and Mexico. A
USTR Releases President Trump’s 2026 Trade Policy Agenda and 2025 Annual Report
On March 2, 2026, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) delivered President Donald Trump’s 2026 Trade Policy Agenda and 2025 Annual Report to Congress. This year’s trade agenda seeks to promote U.S. interests abroad and reduce trade deficits by pursuing trade deals with other countries and strengthening domestic manufacturing.
2025 Annual Report
After U.S. Supreme Court Invalidates IEEPA Tariffs, Trump Administration Turns to Other Options – What Importers Need to Know
In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant the president power to impose tariffs. In response, President Donald Trump issued a temporary 10% tariff on all imports pursuant to Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. Importers of record
U.S. Supreme Court Invalidates IEEPA as a Lawful Authority to Impose Tariffs
On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) in a 6-3 ruling determined that President Donald Trump’s use of the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs was unlawful. In its decision, the SCOTUS stated: “When Congress grants the power to impose tariffs, it does so clearly and with careful constraints.
United States and Argentina Reach Framework Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
On November 13, 2025, the United States and the Argentine Republic entered a framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. The Agreement seeks “to drive long-term growth, expand opportunity, and create a transparent and rules-based environment for commerce and innovation.” While representatives from both countries continue to negotiate and finalize the formal agreement, it will
Federal Government Issues Tri-Seal Advisory on Sanctions and Export Controls Relief for Syria
On November 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, issued a Tri-Seal Advisory on sanctions and export controls relief for Syria.
The advisory provides that the United States no longer imposes comprehensive sanctions on Syria and that the
United States and China Reach Deal to Ease Trade Tensions
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