In a notable trade case, the Court of International Trade addressed an Importer of Record attempt to retroactively claim section 301 exclusions for cryptocurrency mining equipment that appeared to consist of specialized CMP boards designed for mining use. The dispute…

A new trade agreement between the United States and Guatemala was reached, focusing on reducing trade barriers and expanding mutual investment opportunities. In addition to strengthening commercial ties, the agreement includes a major change to reciprocal tariffs. The United States…

If a partial government shutdown begins January 31, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is expected to continue normal operations because funding for the Department of Commerce has already been approved by Congress. In contrast, agencies within the Department…

Canada’s Department of Finance has announced the imposition of a 25 percent tariff on a defined list of steel derivative products, effective December 26, 2025. The measure applies to imports from all countries and is assessed on the full value…

Canada’s Department of Finance has announced the imposition of a 25 percent tariff on a defined list of steel derivative products, effective December 26, 2025. The measure applies to imports from all countries and is assessed on the full value…

The Department of Justice’s Data Security Program (DSP) is now fully in force, significantly expanding U.S. government oversight of how sensitive personal and government-related data is collected, shared, and accessed—particularly where foreign entities are involved. Effective October 6, 2025, the…

The defense contracting landscape is undergoing a fundamental reset. Federal agencies are signaling a shift away from propping up contractors through guaranteed funding and extended timelines. Instead, firms are being pushed to invest their own capital, compete on merit, and…

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announces that, effective January 1, 2026, imports of specific fish and fish products from countries whose fisheries have not received comparability findings under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) will be restricted from entering…

Harman International Industries, parent company of Harman Kardon®, JBL®, and Mark Levinson®—has agreed to pay $11,809,628 to settle allegations that it evaded antidumping and countervailing duties (ADCVD) on aluminum-extrusion heatsinks imported from China. According to the allegations, the company failed…

On December 1, 2025, the United States and United Kingdom announced a new agreement on pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical ingredients, and medical technology. Under this arrangement, the U.S. would remove Section 232 tariffs on U.K.-sourced medical goods, pause any Section 301 investigations…