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Tariffs
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SmarTrade
USTR in Brazil Section 301 Investigation Determination Proposes 25% Tariffs
By Scott E. Diamond**, David M. Schwartz, Samir D. Varma, Francesca M.S. Guerrero
On June 1, 2026, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued its determination that certain of Brazil’s acts, policies, and practices related to (i) digital trade and electronic…
SmarTrade
Trump Administration Appeals CIT’s IEEPA Tariff Refund Order
By Maryam Mahboob, David M. Schwartz, Aaron C. Mandelbaum
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”)…
International Trade Insights
U.S. Government Files Appeal of CIT Decision Ordering Universal Refunds of IEEPA Tariffs to All Importers
By Nithya Nagarajan, Cortney Morgan, Ruslan Klafehn
In the latest developments regarding tariffs paid under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (“IEEPA”), the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has formally appealed the U.S. Court of International Trade’s…
Agricultural Law & Rural Practice | Solo Small Firm & General Practice Section
Section 232 Tariff Cuts: What Lower Steel, Aluminum, and Copper Duties Mean for U.S. Businesses
Article Amundsen Davis International Trade Alert June 3, 2026 On June 1, 2026, President Trump issued a new proclamation further amending the Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper…
International Trade Insights
President Trump Reduces Section 232 Tariffs on Certain Agricultural, Mobile Industrial, and HVAC Equipment
By Cortney Morgan, Eric Dama (Former Husch Blackwell Attorney)
On June 1, 2026, President Trump issued a proclamation reducing tariff rates on certain agricultural equipment, mobile industrial equipment and machinery, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (“HVAC”) equipment under…
SmarTrade
DOJ Signals Intent to Appeal CIT’s IEEPA Tariff Refund Injunction After CBP Commissioner Ordered to Appear
By Aaron C. Mandelbaum, David M. Schwartz, Scott E. Diamond**
In a May 29, 2026 filing, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) indicated it planned to appeal a U.S. Court of International Trade (“CIT”) injunction requiring U.S. Customs and Border…
International Trade Insights
DOJ to Appeal CIT Order Requiring IEEPA Duty Refunds for Finally Liquidated Entries
By Cortney Morgan, Nithya Nagarajan, Eric Dama (Former Husch Blackwell Attorney)
On May 29, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) indicated that it will appeal the U.S. Court of International Trade’s (“CIT”) universal injunction ordering U.S. Customs and Border Protection…
Clark-Esposito Law Firm, P.C.
Who Can File a CAPE Declaration and Receive the Refund? CBP Warns Importers About Unauthorized Third-Party Claims
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has urged importers to exercise caution regarding individuals and companies claiming they can file refund claims on their behalf or “buy” refunds. According to…
The FCA Insider
Canadian Steel Companies and Owner to Pay $19M to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Evaded Customs Duties
By Patrick Rowan, Alex J. Brackett, John Padgett, Edwin O. Childs, Brett Barnett, Michael J. Podberesky, Abram J. Pafford, Jack White, Jason M. Vespoli, Sophie Marsh, John Sullivan
On May 20, 2026, the DOJ announced a settlement under the False Claims Act (FCA) with two Canada-based steel companies, Farjess Inc. and Royal Canadian Steel Inc., and their part-owner…
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Canadian Steel Companies and Owner to Pay $19M to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Evaded Customs Duties
By Patrick Rowan, Alex J. Brackett, John Padgett, Edwin O. Childs, Brett Barnett, Michael J. Podberesky, Abram J. Pafford, Jack White, Jason M. Vespoli, Sophie Marsh, John Sullivan
On May 20, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a settlement under the False Claims Act (FCA) with two Canada-based steel companies, Farjess Inc. and Royal Canadian Steel…