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US and India to Pursue Bilateral Trade Deal, Hope to Resolve Tariffs Dispute

February 20, 2025

Colton Jackson

Following a meeting last Thursday, February 13th between Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India and the US agreed to begin talks on a bilateral trade deal that...

EU Imposing New Sanctions on Russia as U.S. Engages in Peace Talks

February 19, 2025

Brian Frey

Following the first day of formal discussions between the United States and Russia about the potential of ending the Russia/Ukraine conflict, the EU is reportedly moving forward with additional sanctions...

Trump Signals 25% Tariffs on Automobiles, Semiconductors, and Pharmaceuticals

February 19, 2025

Eric Xie, Jason Waite

President Trump told reporters at Mar-a-Lago that he would likely announce tariffs on April 2 on imports of automobiles, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals, starting at 25 percent. He added that such...

Trump Announces “Fair and Reciprocal Plan,” Falls Short of Enacting any Reciprocal Tariffs in the Short Term

February 14, 2025

Robert Hawes

On February 13, 2025, President Trump announced his plan, referred to as the “Fair and Reciprocal Plan,” to enact reciprocal tariffs on every country that charges duties on U.S. imports....

Alston’s White Collar Team Offers Insights into Pause in FCPA Enforcement

February 13, 2025

Brian Frey

Our colleagues Isabelle De Smedt and BJ Stieglitz have published an advisory providing additional insights into President Trump’s decision to pause FCPA enforcement, as we previously highlighted here. Among the...

Details Emerge on Increased Steel/Aluminum Tariffs

February 12, 2025

Colton Jackson, BJ Shannon

Details have begun to emerge regarding the Trump Administration’s recent move to raise tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 25% across the board, beginning on March 12. In Presidential...

Trump Administration Halts New FCPA Enforcement, Will Review Open Investigations

February 11, 2025

Brian Frey

In a move that sent shockwaves through the world of white collar corporate defense, President Trump has issued an Executive Order instructing the Attorney General to pause new FCPA enforcement...

President Signs Steel/Aluminum Tariffs EO

February 11, 2025

BJ Shannon

President Trump spoke to reporters this evening as he signed – but did not immediately publish – the promised Executive Order to increase tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. Tariffs...

Back to the Future on Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

February 10, 2025

Jason Waite, BJ Shannon

Trump says he’ll impose 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum. News broke on Sunday that President Trump decided to impose 25% duties on steel and aluminum from all countries, sending companies...

More Tariffs Possible as Soon as Next Week

February 7, 2025

BJ Shannon

Recent statements by President Trump suggest that next week could bring multiple and significant tariff announcements. Today, in a meeting with visiting Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, the President promised...