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Tariffs
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SmarTrade
President Trump Announces General Terms to a Forthcoming Trade Deal with the United Kingdom, Keeping 10% Baseline Tariffs But Dropping Tariffs on British Autos, Steel, and Aluminum
By Aaron C. Mandelbaum, Samir D. Varma, Francesca M.S. Guerrero
On May 8, 2025, the White House published general terms for a future trade deal “to enhance [the] economic partnership” between the United States and the United Kingdom. The general terms,…
International Trade Insights
Summary of Tariff Requirements
Overview Provided below is a status update and summary of tariffs that have been implemented since February 1, 2025, and its impacts on imports from multiple countries. IEEPA Tariffs IEEPA…
International Trade Insights
Europe Threatens Additional Retaliatory Tariffs Against the United States
The European Union (EU) has proposed additional retaliatory tariffs on €100 billion of imports from the United States, if negotiations are unsuccessful. The list includes aircraft, vehicles, agricultural products, medical devices,…
SmarTrade
DOJ Files False Claims Act Complaint Against Barco Uniforms and Affiliates for Alleged Underpayment of Customs Duties
By Kerem Bilge, Francesca M.S. Guerrero, Aaron C. Mandelbaum
On April 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the filing of a civil complaint against Barco Uniforms Inc., its executives Kenny and David Chan, and several affiliated…
Louis Lehot Medium Blog
Business & Legal Developments | May 2025
By Louis Lehot
Friends,In last month’s newsletter, we discussed the potential impact of newly announced U.S. tariffs on the venture capital (VC) landscape and explored how rising costs and new tariffs could pressure…
China Law Blog
Why Following Your Chinese Supplier’s Tariff Advice Could Land YOU in Jail
By Dan Harris
Chinese Supplier Tariff Advice Leads to Customs Fraud and Jail Time This is part one of a two-part series on the growing legal risks U.S. companies face when importing from…
Texas Construction Law Blog
Understanding Lumber Tariffs: What Texas Contractors Need to Know
In the face of increased tariffs, including a 14.38% tariff on Canadian lumber, the lumber market is undergoing developments that could have substantial implications for construction projects across Texas. It…
Texas Construction Law Blog
What Are Tariffs, What Do They Apply To, and How Do They Impact the Construction Industry
April 5, 2025 was a seminal day for both the construction industry and the Trump Administration. It was the day reciprocal tariffs on widely used construction materials were to go…
Global Trade Law Blog
Not What You Think: Some Trump Tariffs Exempt Your Goods from Other Trump Tariffs
By J. Scott Maberry, Jonathan Wang
Some importers are finding, to their surprise, that the Trump Administration’s 25% tariffs on aluminum and steel create an exemption from the 125% tariffs on Chinese goods. The Trump tariff…
Ohio Employer Law Blog
What do dolls have in common with beer?
“Maybe the children will have two dolls instead of 30.” That was Donald Trump’s response yesterday when asked about the impact of tariffs on imported consumer goods. Charming. But here’s…