February 25, 2025 - Alston & Bird | Washington Trade Watch

Will the Trump Administration Ease Russia Sanctions?

March 4, 2025

Brian Frey

Recent news out of the White House indicates that the Trump Administration is seeking to distance the U.S. from Ukraine as a part of ongoing peace talks with Russia. Reuters...

Trump Administration Moves Ahead with 25% Tariffs on Goods of Canada and Mexico

March 4, 2025

Jason Waite

In Federal Register Notices slated to be published on March 6, 2025, Notice of Canadian Tariff Implementation and Notice of Mexico Tariff Implementation, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) is implementing President...

Importing via Ocean Vessel? USTR Proposes Taxing the Boat Too

February 28, 2025

BJ Shannon, Robert Hawes

The United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) has proposed Section 301 actions that seek to counteract practices in the Chinese shipbuilding industry that the USTR believes burden or restrict U.S. commerce....

Industry Finally Gets a Say on Tariffs

February 25, 2025

BJ Shannon, Eric Xie

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) is inviting public comments on President Trump’s “Fair and Reciprocal Plan,” made pursuant to the America First Trade Policy Presidential Memorandum...

Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Will Go Forward

February 25, 2025

Eric Xie

President Trump indicated on Monday that his 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico will start “on schedule” on March 4. Earlier this month, President Trump announced tariffs on Canada...

U.S. Continues “Maximum Pressure” Campaign Against Iran with More Sanctions

February 25, 2025

Brian Frey

In the latest effort to implement its “maximum pressure” campaign targeted at putting a total stop to Iranian oil exports, the Trump administration has imposed another round of sanctions targeting...

New Presidential Memorandum Promises to Strengthen and Simplify CFIUS Procedures, Curtail PRC Investment

February 24, 2025

Jason Waite, John O’Hara

On Friday, February 21st, President Trump issued a National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM) that is aimed at promoting foreign investment while protecting America’s national security interests, particularly from threats posed...

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...