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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,…

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: President Trump Issues Section 232 Proclamations on Semiconductors and Critical Minerals

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On January 14, 2026, President Trump issued two proclamations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. § 1862), relating to imports of semiconductors and critical minerals (the “Semiconductor Proclamation” and “Critical Minerals Proclamation”, respectively). These proclamations—especially the Semiconductor Proclamation, which imposes an immediate 25% tariff on imports of certain semiconductors—will likely have significant impacts on U.S. trade in these sectors. Semiconductor Proclamation The Semiconductor Proclamation was issued based on the…

Down to 15% and what lies ahead – Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and the US agree on trade agreement framework

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On 14 November 2025, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and the United States announced a framework to negotiate an Agreement on Fair, Balanced, and Reciprocal Trade (see joint statement here and press release of Swiss government here, see fact sheet here). This development brings long-awaited relief to Swiss market participants after the steep 39% tariffs introduced on 1 August 2025 (Swiss national day) sent shock waves through the Swiss economy. Under the framework, the United States will reduce…

US: USTR Issues Section 301 Determination on Nicaragua, Targets Nicaraguan Imports

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Following an investigation initiated in December 2024, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued a formal determination under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. A report published by USTR pursuant to the investigation found that the Nicaraguan government’s systematic repression of dissent, misuse of laws to target civil society, and broader violations of labor and human rights burden US commerce. The determination recommends several measures in response to the findings,…

US: New Proclamation Imposes Section 232 on Timber, Lumber, and Wood Product Imports

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On September 29, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation imposing new tariffs on imports of timber, lumber, and wood products as a result of an ongoing investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 that was initiated on March 1, 2025. In accordance with this investigation, the President concluded that duties should be imposed on certain timber, lumber, and wood products to address national security concerns. To address these concerns,…

US: Supreme Court Greenlights Review of Dual IEEPA Tariff Cases

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The US Supreme Court granted certiorari in VOS Selections, Inc. v. Trump on September 9, agreeing to review a recent decision of the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit that held that the invocation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs on dozens of trading partners is illegal. For further information on what’s at stake in VOS Selections, see our earlier commentary here and here. The Court has also consolidated…

US: After the Federal Circuit IEEPA Tariff Ruling, What Comes Next?

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On August 29, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a 7-4 en banc opinion in VOS Selections, Inc v. Trump, holding that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose broad, indefinite tariffs. The case was initially brought in the Court of International Trade (CIT) by private businesses and US state attorneys general. The President invoked IEEPA on various grounds, including concerns about drug…

US: De Minimis (Low Value) Duty Free Shipping Ends Today for Imports from All Countries

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Effective today, August 29, 2025, de minimis duty-free treatment under 19 U.S.C. § 1321(a)(2)(C) is no longer available for shipments valued at $800 or less, entering into the United States, including those entering through international mail, under Executive Order (“EO”) 14324 of July 30, 2025. Carriers delivering shipments to the United States through the international postal network, or other qualifying parties that are approved by Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”), must collect and remit duties to CBP…