On July 22, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit dismissed an action brought by eight Malian citizens against seven U.S. cocoa importers (Cargill, Nestlé, Mondelēz, Hershey, Olam, Barry Callebaut, and Mars) for forming and operating a
International Trade Law
Trade law news insights and commentary
The International Trade Law blog published by Crowell & Moring LLP covers legal developments and regulatory changes affecting international commerce. Topics include customs regulations, trade sanctions, tariffs, import/export controls, and enforcement actions by government agencies such as OFAC and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The blog addresses issues like forced labor findings, sanctions compliance, trade remedies, and the impact of trade policies on global supply chains. It also discusses specific country-related trade measures, such as sanctions on Belarus and tariff investigations involving Nicaragua, providing insights into the intersection of trade law, human rights, and international relations.
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CBP Rescinds PGA Filing Exemption for Certain Low-Value FDA-Regulated Products
In a CSMS message posted July 9, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that, effective immediately, all shipments of products regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must be subject to FDA-review upon importation.
Imported goods…
Conducting Investigations and Discovery in China, Part Two
In a recently published Corporate Counsel article, “Conducting Investigations and Discovery in China, Part II: Navigating Judicial and Regulator Expectations in Cross-Border Reviews,” Crowell’s John E. Davis and the Zhong Lun Law Firm’s Gary Gao (Jun Gao) further delve into…
(Not the Funniest) Weekend Update: Recap of Recent Developments in the EU-US Tariff Dispute
Last weekend, both the Trump administration and the European Commission made announcements concerning the ongoing EU-US tariff dispute. This alert keeps you up to date with the latest developments.
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US Tariff Enforcement Risk Continues to Rise as DOJ Assigns Unit to Criminally Prosecute Violators
The Trump administration continues to raise the stakes for importers and other actors in the international trade space. Bloomberg Law reports that the Department of Justice has tasked its MIMF (Market Integrity and Major Frauds) Unit with investigating fraud schemes…
The U.S.-UK Trade Deal – So Far
On this 4thof July, Britain was also celebrating. The first country to secure a trade deal with the Trump Administration, the U.K. can indeed celebrate the so-called Special Relationship.
But what exactly is in the deal?
For starters it’s not…
Focus on Transnational Cartels Continues: FinCEN Targets Three Mexican Financial Institutions with Special Measures, Restricting Their Access to U.S. Financial System
Reflecting the administration’s continued focus on transnational cartels, on June 25, 2025, FinCEN identified three Mexican financial institutions as “primary money laundering concerns,” and imposed restrictions on U.S. financial institutions from engaging in transactions with these entities.
CBP Issues First Comprehensive Guide to Modifying a Withhold Release Order (WRO)
An update on Anti-Forced Labor guidance issued by US Customs in the context of Withhold Release Orders (WROs).
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Steel Tariffs Doubled: How the Hike Could Reshape Construction Projects at Home and Abroad
To date the Trump Administration has issued multiple proclamations imposing varying rates of import duties on steel and aluminum and certain derivatives, including construction materials. These measures have added volatility and financial pressures to the construction sector both in the…
Chambers USA 2025 Ranks Crowell’s International Trade Practice and Lawyers
We are proud that our International Trade Practice is again ranked in Chambers USA, with three national practice area rankings and five ranked lawyers for 2025!
- International Trade: Customs – Nationwide*
- International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: The
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