Insights on Navigating Trump’s Tariffs

International Trade & Investment Co-Leader and Partner Nancy Noonan will provide insights on emerging issues and recent developments in customs and trade at The University of Illinois Chicago School of Law’s 24th Annual Dominick L. DiCarlo US Court of International Trade Lecture on April 9, 2026.

Join ArentFox Schiff Partner Nancy Noonan and Canada Practice Leader Riyaz Dattu for an upcoming webinar hosted by the Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters Inc.

Join ArentFox Schiff Partner James Kim for a webinar hosted by The Canadian Transportation Equipment Association (CTEA).

As the beverage and food industry enters 2026, companies face a rapidly changing legal environment shaped by an expanding litigation landscape, evolving regulatory frameworks, and renewed transactional activity.

Customs Practice Leader Angela Santos and Senior Associate Lucas Rock will present at a Canadian Apparel Federation webinar examining the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

International Trade & Investment Partner James Kim will lead a discussion at DesignCon 2026 on February 25th.

After months of anticipation, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has issued its long-awaited opinion on the legality of the tariffs imposed by President Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA or the Act), and the decision should be a landmark victory for importers.

Welcome to the February 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.

International Trade & Investment Partner and Customs & Import Compliance Practice Leader Angela Santos will present on recent developments in international trade at ABA International Law Section’s The Americas Conference on January 27, 2026.

Welcome to the January 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.

The past year, global trade upended. Through aggressive use of tariffs under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA), expanded Section 232 investigations, and a sustained enforcement crackdown, the Trump Administration made good on US Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer’s promise to “remake the global order.” The result: a fundamentally different operating environment for importers.

Since the Trump Administration’s tariff actions began in February 2025, the US hospitality industry has weathered the resulting uncertainty and shown resilience. The industry’s fundamentals remain broadly stable: deals are getting signed, and development continues — albeit with tighter underwriting and recalibrated budgets.

In this episode of Five Questions, Five Answers, Birgit Matthiesen and Jessica DiPietro explore the historical context and implications of the Nixon Shock and the Trade Expansion Act, focusing on Section 232 investigations and their impact on US trade policy.

Welcome to the December 2025 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.

The US Supreme Court has fast-tracked challenges to President Trump’s unprecedented use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose wide‑ranging tariffs, and based on recent oral argument, it is unclear how the Court will decide the case.

A high‑stakes test of presidential tariff power took center stage on November 5 when the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) heard consolidated arguments in Learning Resources Inc. v. Trump and V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. Trump over sweeping, worldwide tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to address “reciprocal” trade‑deficit measures and fentanyl trafficking.

Welcome to the November 2025 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.

International Trade & Investment Partner Megan Barnhill will speak at a CLE program presented by the Virginia State Bar on October 29, 2025.

Food, Drug, Medical Device & Cosmetic Partner Emily Cowley Leongini and International Trade & Investment Associate Mario Torrico will speak at SupplySide Global 2025.

Welcome to the October 2025 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.

International Trade & Investment Partner and Energy & Cleantech Industry Co-Leader, Antonio Rivera will present on the evolving landscape of U.S.-China trade policy and its impact on the battery supply chain at The Battery Show Conference on October 8, 2025.

On September 15, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) updated its guidance to implement President Trump’s September 4 Executive Order (EO) laying out terms of the US-Japan trade agreement and the phased reduction of selected US tariffs on Japanese goods.

Welcome to the September 2025 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 22, President Trump announced that the United States and Japan had reached a bilateral trade agreement.

Welcome to the August 2025 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.