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US: Trump Administration Appeals CIT’s IEEPA Tariff Refund Injunction

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On June 2, 2026, the Trump administration appealed a US Court of International Trade (CIT) injunction directing US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to reliquidate all entries by all importers without applying tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The government appealed both the above-referenced universal IEEPA tariff refund order and a CIT order compelling CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott’s testimony. Background: In a February decision, the Supreme Court held in Learning Resources…

US: USTR Proposes Section 301 Tariffs on 60 Countries Over Forced Labor Import Practices

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On June 2, 2026, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) determined under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 that 60 countries had failed to impose and effectively enforce prohibitions on the importation of goods produced with forced labor, and that the failure is unreasonable and burdens U.S. commerce. The report proposes ad valorem duties on all products of the investigated countries, with limited exceptions. The 60 countries investigated account for over 99% of…

US: New EO Calls for Overhaul of Importer of Record Framework and Increased Customs Enforcement

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On June 3, 2026, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) entitled “Strengthening Customs Enforcement.” The EO directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to undertake a sweeping set of actions to tighten and escalate customs enforcement, addressing specifically importer of record (IOR) eligibility, foreign IOR restrictions, disclosure requirements, and penalty standards. Enhanced IOR Requirements The EO directs DHS to revise importer eligibility regulations to require that an…

US: CIT Invalidates Section 122 Tariffs

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On May 7, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued a decision holding that recent tariffs imposed by the President under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 exceeded statutory authority. The court granted summary judgment in favor of the importer plaintiffs and enjoined enforcement of the challenged tariffs as applied to those parties only. This means that the duties cannot be collected for the plaintiffs in the case. For all other…

United States: President Trump Tariffs on Patented Pharmaceuticals Under Section 232

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On April 2, 2026, President Trump issued a proclamation adjusting imports of patented pharmaceuticals and associated pharmaceutical ingredients, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). The action followed an investigation by the Secretary of Commerce under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, which the proclamation states concluded that imports of patented pharmaceuticals and related inputs were being imported into the United States in such quantities and under such circumstances as to threaten to impair…

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…