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United States: USTR Announces Probes of Trading Partners’ Overproduction and Reliance on Forced Labor, With Further Section 301 Investigations Expected

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On March 11, 2026, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) initiated a series of investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (Section 301) targeting alleged structural excess capacity and overproduction in manufacturing sectors across a wide range of U.S. trading partners (the “Overcapacity Investigations”). Concurrently the USTR announced a separate set of investigations under Section 301 into whether certain trading partners have failed to take action to prevent trading in goods produced…

Webinar summary: US Supreme Court ruling triggers major shifts in US trade enforcement strategy

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To kick off its 2026 Global Trade and Customs Webinar Series Baker McKenzie’s global customs team led a discussion on the the impact of the US Supreme Court’s recent IEEPA ruling and how the decision reshapes the global trade landscape. Below are the key takeaways from our recent discussion on the ruling. You can view the webinar recording and register for upcoming installments in the series here. 1.  IEEPA-based tariffs declared illegal The US Supreme…

US: Landmark Supreme Court Decision Holds IEEPA Tariffs Invalid

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In a widely anticipated decision, on February 20, 2026, the US Supreme Court ruled in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs. This decision invalidates substantial tariffs that President Trump imposed under the IEEPA in the first year of his second term, resetting the trade landscape. Following the Supreme Court’s announcement, the Trump Administration issued an executive order terminating the IEEPA tariffs,…

US and India Announce Framework Trade Agreement to Ease Tariffs

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On February 6, 2026, the United States and India announced a framework for an Interim Agreement on reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade, marking a step toward a broader bilateral trade agreement (BTA). The announcement comes on the heels of a social media post earlier in the week in which U.S. President Trump reported the trade agreement following a discussion with India Prime Minister Modi. The White House has released a joint statement and fact sheet…

Argentina and US Finalize Sweeping Trade Deal

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On February 5, 2026, the United States and Argentina announced that they have concluded a comprehensive Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment (the “Agreement”), which is intended to deepen bilateral economic ties, modernize regulatory structures, and strengthen cooperation in areas connected to economic and national security. The Agreement formalizes the existing U.S.–Argentina Trade and Investment Framework Agreement and addresses various facets of the US-Argentina trade relationship including tariff measures, non‑tariff barriers, intellectual property protection, digital…

U.S. Declares National Emergency With Respect to Cuba and Threatens New Tariffs on Countries Supplying Oil to the Country

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On January 29, 2026, President Trump signed Executive Order 14380, “Addressing Threats To the United States by the Government of Cuba” (the “Executive Order”), in which he declared a national emergency with respect to Cuba and authorized the United States to impose new tariffs on imports from countries that directly or indirectly supply oil to the Government of Cuba. The Executive Order is accompanied by a White House Fact Sheet outlining the administration’s national security…

USMCA/CUSMA/T-MEC 2026 Review: Canada, US and 100% tariffs?

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This blog series provides Baker McKenzie’s insights and strategic advice on the 2026 USMCA review, including how businesses should prepare for changes to this trilateral agreement. Baker McKenzie’s North American customs team includes trade professionals, attorneys and economists in Canada, the US and Mexico. We have a reputation for delivering strategic and practical advice to optimize supply chains under the USMCA, foster compliance, and address commercial concerns arising from Chapter 31 disputes. President Trump…

USMCA/CUSMA/T-MEC 2026 Review: A new Baker McKenzie Series  

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This blog series provides Baker McKenzie’s insights and strategic advice on the 2026 USMCA review, including how businesses should prepare for changes to this trilateral agreement. Baker McKenzie’s North American customs team includes trade professionals, attorneys and economists in Canada, the US and Mexico. We have a reputation for delivering strategic and practical advice to optimize supply chains under the USMCA, foster compliance, and address commercial concerns arising from Chapter 31 disputes. A trilateral…

US and Taiwan Finalize Trade Agreement with Focus on Boosting Semiconductor Collaboration

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On January 15, 2026, the United States and Taiwan concluded a trade and investment deal establishing a strategic economic partnership focused on semiconductor manufacturing, tariff reform, and reciprocal market access. According to the US Department of Commerce fact sheet, the deal seeks to “drive a massive reshoring of America’s semiconductor sector” while providing Taiwan with tariff stability and investment assurances. Overview Tariff Relief: The deal introduces a predictable tariff framework. US duties on Taiwanese goods…

US Administration Announces Frameworks for Trade Agreements with Argentina, Guatemala, and Ecuador

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On November 13, 2025, the Trump Administration announced four frameworks for bilateral trade agreements designed to strengthen economic ties between the United States and Argentina, Guatemala, Ecuador, and El Salvador. These frameworks represent a step in advancing the administration’s trade agenda, which aims to rebalance US trade relationships and reinforce economic security across the Western Hemisphere. The United States–Argentina framework aims to reaffirm the strategic partnership between the two nations. Under the proposed framework for…