The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have sent a clear message that the era of treating customs fraud as a manageable cost of doing business is over, and there will be a significant
International Trade Insights, published by Husch Blackwell LLP, focuses on legal developments and regulatory updates in international trade and supply chain law. The blog covers topics such as trade tariffs, including Section 232 duties on auto parts and metals, antidumping and countervailing duty investigations, customs valuation guidance, trade agreements, and enforcement actions by U.S. trade authorities. It provides analysis of government decisions, trade policy changes, and their implications for importers, exporters, and manufacturers. The blog also addresses compliance strategies and legal risks associated with international trade regulations and supply chain management.
On July 20, 2026, President Trump issued a new Presidential Proclamation aimed at further strengthening the U.S. aluminum industry. The latest Proclamation builds upon the existing Section 232 aluminum tariff regime by introducing a strategic investment incentive program designed to…
On July 20, 2026, President Trump signed a Presidential Proclamation imposing 50% tariffs on certain Canadian products, including goods that qualify for preferential treatment under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), effective 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on August 19, 2026. …
On July 15, 2026, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) concluded its Section 301 investigation into Brazil’s unreasonable acts, policies, and practices by imposing a 25% tariff on most imports from Brazil, effective July 22, 2026. The…
On July 16, 2026, the U.S. Senate confirmed five nominees to serve as Commissioners of the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission) by voice vote, restoring the agency to its full six-member panel for the first time in years.…
On July 15, 2026, the Court of International Trade (CIT) issued an order which is the clearest indication of the next steps for addressing the status of finally liquidated entries where IEEPA tariffs were paid. Specifically, the CIT expects U.S.…
On July 15, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued CSMS #69252300, providing guidance on the new reporting requirements for the countries of smelt and cast for imports of certain copper articles under Proclamation 11021. Beginning July 30,…
On July 9, 2026, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation titled Adjusting Imports of Commercial Aircraft, Jet Engines, and Aircraft and Engine Parts into the United States. The proclamation provides that tariffs under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion…
In Husch Blackwell’s June 2026 Trade Law Update you’ll learn about the following updates in international trade and supply chain law:
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