According to President Trump, “Tariff is the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” Throughout his presidential campaign, Trump promised to use tariffs as a central part of his foreign policy strategy. His America First Trade Policy memorandum also directs the administration to review various tariff- and tariff-adjacent levers the United States could use to further
EU trade remedies in 2026: What to expect
In today’s global trade landscape, trade defence instruments (TDI), such as anti-dumping and countervailing (anti-subsidy) duties, are more vital than ever. TDI are measures used to protect EU industry from imports originating from non‑EU countries that distort competition by suppressing EU producers’ prices, typically through dumping or because of state subsidies. The European Commission, specifically
Commission proposes expansion of EU CBAM to downstream goods and addresses potential CBAM abusive practices
On 17 December 2025, the European Commission published an amendment proposal (COM 2025/0419) to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/956), which proposes to expand CBAM to certain downstream goods and strengthen anti-circumvention provisions. The proposal also refines operational rules, including for electricity imports, exemptions, and market-stability safeguards.
Tariff refunds: What U.S. importers should know as the Supreme Court weighs the tariffs’ legality
During the Supreme Court’s oral argument in Learning Resources v. Trump last month, Justice Barrett asked counsel for the private plaintiffs about the tariff refund process if his clients prevail. After some back and forth, she summarized: “So a mess?”
Although the Court has not yet announced when an opinion may be released, entries subject
Regulation to phase out Russian gas imports backed by EU Council
Following the EU’s existing embargo on Russian crude oil and petroleum products, the European Commission has proposed, and the Council has now agreed in principle, a complementary Regulation designed to end the remaining inflows of Russian natural gas into the Union. The measure gives legal effect to the Commission’s May 2025 Roadmap towards ending Russian
Navigating international trade: why developing a global customs valuation policy is a must for luxury brands
The distinctive features that set a luxury brand’s products apart aren’t created only on the factory floor. For example, a company’s sketches from Paris, R&D in Milan, and artisanal prototypes perfected in Tokyo all flow into the production line. These upstream inputs (known as assists) must be carefully managed to avoid issues when the final
Refusing voyage orders: Sanctions risk assessments must be based on evidence, not speculation
Tonzip Maritime Ltd v. 2Rivers Pte Ltd (formerly Coral Energy Pte Ltd) [2025] EWHC 2036 (Comm)
A. Key facts
On 5 November 2021, Tonzip Maritime Ltd (Owners), owner of the vessel CATALAN SEA (the Vessel), entered into a voyage charterparty with 2Rivers Pte Ltd (formerly Coral Energy Pte Ltd) (2Rivers) for the carriage of oil from Primorsk, Russia, to Aliaga, Turkey (the Charterparty).Continue Reading Refusing voyage orders: Sanctions risk assessments must be based on evidence, not speculation
Potential U.S. tariffs on copper imports and the ‘short squeeze’: Legal considerations for physical sale and purchase contracts
- On July 8, 2025, President Trump indicated that the United States would impose 50% tariffs on copper imports. The tariffs are expected to be imposed by end of July or start of August.
- In response to the threat of tariffs, the global copper market has experienced significant change, as traders and end users
Key customs and trade considerations for data centers
As global trade barriers rise and regulatory frameworks grow more complex, data centers must implement robust legal strategies to address customs valuation, origin rules, import/export controls, and maintenance-related trade challenges.
In a recent post, published as part of our Data Centers: Bytes and Rights series, we highlight and examine five key compliance areas that
Tariff mitigation through alternative sourcing: Navigating customs country of origin compliance risks
In a time of escalating tariff tensions, companies are investing heavily in analyzing the impact of tariff changes on their business and adapting to the shifting trade landscape. To mitigate tariff impacts and maintain competitiveness, many explore supply chain adjustments, such as alternative sourcing or relocating production. While “tariff engineering” is becoming an increasingly popular