Insights on International Trade & Investment

International Trade & Investment Counsel, Matt Nolan, will speak at the Steel Networking Summit 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye, on October 26, 2026. Matt will participate in the session, “Transatlantic Steel Outlook: Navigating Trade, Policies and the Growth Process.”

On October 19, 2026, International Trade & Investment Partner Megan Barnhill will speak on a CLE webinar titled Reciprocal Trade, Real Impact: Navigating the Evolving US–EU Trade Landscape.

Partner and Customs Practice Leader Angela Santos will speak on the panel, “Policy, Trade, Tariffs, Credits: From Solar 1 to 232 and Everything in Between,” at Solar Manufacturing USA 2026 on September 22, 2026, in Austin, Texas. The session will take place from 5:40 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and will close out the first day of the conference.

In this episode of Five Questions, Five Answers, Birgit Matthiesen, David R. Hamill, James Kim, and Antonio J. Rivera explore the complexities of tariffs, including stacking, United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) implications, and enterprise risk management amidst global trade tensions.

On July 13, the US Department of Defense/War (DoD) announced the immediate suspension of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Phase 2 requirements, which previously were scheduled to go into effect November 10. Contractors were subsequently invited to comment on the future of the CMMC.

Welcome to the August 2026 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and significant insights in an accessible format, concluding with our main takeaways — aka “And the Fox Says…” — on what you need to know.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that 125 attorneys have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America 2027, with two attorneys highlighted as “Lawyers of the Year” and 36 attorneys listed as “Ones to Watch.”

International Trade Partner James Kim was quoted on the sharp increase of tariff refund lawsuits filed by importers in the US Court of International Trade.

Tariffs and supply-chain pressures remain a constant operational reality for fashion brands and retailers.

At the midpoint of 2026, the agriculture industry is navigating a complex and ever-changing legal landscape shaped by the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI), trade and capital-market uncertainty, regulatory reform, and other policy issues.

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is increasingly using the False Claims Act (FCA) to pursue customs fraud, tariff evasion, and duty underpayments, resulting in significant settlements and expanded enforcement activity.

Welcome to the July 2026 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and significant insights in an accessible format, concluding with our main takeaways — aka “And the Fox Says…” — on what you need to know.

On July 20, President Trump issued a proclamation imposing an additional 50% ad valorem duty on Canadian-origin alcoholic beverages imported into the United States, effective 12:01 AM ET, August 19. The action is a direct, sector-matched response to Canada’s provincial bans on the purchase, distribution, and retailing of US alcoholic beverages, which have been in effect across virtually all provinces and territories since March 2025.

International Trade Partner James Kim was quoted on President Trump’s pivot to Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 as a means to impose tariffs of up to 50% on Canadian imports.

On June 18, the US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), announced the release of one new General Authorization (GA) and one amended GA related to the January 16, 2025, “Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain: Connected Vehicles” Rule (the Connected Vehicles Rule).

On July 14, the US Department of Justice (DOJ), together with the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), held a major news conference in Chicago, Illinois, announcing that the Trade Fraud Task Force has surpassed $1 billion in criminal and civil recoveries, penalties, forfeitures, and charged losses in less than one year since its launch.

Join International Trade & Investment Counsel Katie Gustafson for a virtual discussion examining the pharmaceutical industry’s evolving tariff landscape, including Section 232 investigations, proposed 100% tariffs, complex multi-tiered rate structures, and key exemption considerations.

Join International Trade & Investment Partner James Kim for a virtual event on Supply Chain Outlook - Trends and Risks to Watch in 2026.

In this episode of Five Questions, Five Answers, Birgit Matthiesen, David Hamill, James Kim, and Antonio J. Rivera break down the June 3, executive order, Strengthening Customs Enforcement — not a tariff, but potentially one of the year’s most consequential trade actions for US importers. 

San Francisco Customs & Import Compliance Partner James Kim was quoted on the United States blocking automatic renewal of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and the subsequent negotiations among countries.

Welcome to the June 2026 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and significant insights in an accessible format, concluding with our main takeaways — aka “And the Fox Says…” — on what you need to know.

Making good on promises to lift US sanctions on Iranian oil, a new license lifts virtually all sanctions restrictions for two months on the production, sale, delivery, or offloading of Iranian crude oil, petroleum products, and petrochemical products.

Making good on promises to lift US sanctions on Iranian oil, a new license lifts virtually all sanctions restrictions for two months on the production, sale, delivery, or offloading of Iranian crude oil, petroleum products, and petrochemical products.

On June 23, 2026, ArentFox Schiff hosted the HGPII Annual Best Practices Forum, an annual ethics and best business practices training session. The annual forum brings together executives from Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) across the country, providing a dynamic platform for evaluating best practices and exploring the latest innovations in health care supply chain management.

Join International Trade & Investment Partner James Kim and Director of North American Manufacturing Birgit Matthiesen for a webinar hosted by Electric Mobility Canada.