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Trump Administration Announces New Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals, Furniture, and Heavy Trucks, Section 232 Investigations into Medical Goods, Machine Tools, Industrial Robots | Alston & Bird - JDSupra
Last week, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced Section 232 investigations into medical equipment and robotics and industrial machinery. The Commerce Department—which has been conducting the investigations since the beginning of September—is requesting public comments on the demand, domestic production, and foreign supply chains for industrial robots, programmable mechanical systems, PPE, medical consumables, and medical devices—among other products. Comments are due on October 17th.
U.S. and European Union Release Details of Trade Deal | JD Supra
On August 21, the White House and the European Union released a joint statement that sheds some light on aspects of the framework trade deal announced last month. The joint statement confirms the baseline 15% U.S. tariff on goods from the EU and clarifies that European lumber, microchips, and pharmaceuticals will remain subject to that 15% duty even if the U.S. imposes higher duties in those sectors following the conclusion of pending Section 232 investigations.
White House Announces Trade Deals with Japan and the Philippines, Details Emerge on Indonesia Deal | JD Supra
On Tuesday evening, President Trump announced a trade deal with Japan via a post on his Truth Social feed. The post specified that the deal would include lowered tariff rates on Japanese autos and a blanket “reciprocal” tariff rate of 15%, lower than the 25% threatened in a letter sent to Japan earlier this month.
July 14, 2025 To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: On Wednesday afternoon, President Trump posted eight new tariff letters to his social media, stating that imports from the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Algeria, Iraq, Libya, Brunei, and Moldova would be subject to elevated tariff rates. The letters state that the new rates will take effect on August 1, 2025—the same date specified in the 14 letters sent on Monday to other trading partners including Japan and South Korea.
Renewed Trade Offensive Continues: White House Announces 50% Tariffs on Copper, Previews Duties on Pharma and Chips | JD Supra
Section 232 Investigation Ends with 50% Duties on Copper On Tuesday, July 8, President Trump told reporters that he would soon announce a 50% tariff on copper—the result of a Section 232 Investigation into U.S. copper imports that began in February. Late Wednesday evening, the President specified that the increased tariff rate would be effective August 1. On Thursday, Bloomberg News reported that the rate would also apply to semi-finished products.
U.S. Signs Trade Deal with U.K. on Autos, Aerospace, but Overall Picture on Future of Reciprocal Tariffs Remains Murky | JD Supra
On Monday, June 16, while at the G7 Summit in Alberta, Canada, President Trump signed an agreement with the U.K. to lower tariffs on certain British imports including automobiles and aerospace products. The agreement, initially announced as a framework deal in May, establishes an annual quota for British carmakers of 100,000 automobiles at a tariff rate of 10%. The deal also eliminates tariffs on the British aerospace industry.
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Pauses Tariffs Injunction While Appeal Plays Out | JD Supra
On Tuesday the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (the “CAFC”) granted the Trump Administration’s motion for a stay of the ruling issued last month by the Court of International Trade which blocked the tariffs enacted under the authority of International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (“IEEPA”).
Tariff Blocks from D.C. Circuit, Court of International Trade on Hold While Trump Administration Appeals Decisions | JD Supra
On June 3rd, after the White House asked the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to place a stay on a May 29, 2025, district court ruling that temporarily blocked enforcement of President Trump’s emergency tariffs, arguing that the injunction would “irreparably harm the United States,” the District Court agreed to stay the injunction pending the disposition of the Administration’s appeal. The District Court in Learning Resources Inc. et al. v. Trump et al.
U.S. Reaches Agreement on Trade Deal with United Kingdom | JD Supra
President Trump and UK Prime Minster Keir Starmer announced on Thursday morning that the two countries have agreed on a trade deal, although many of the details are yet to be finalized.
US and India to Pursue Bilateral Trade Deal, Hope to Resolve Tariffs Dispute | JD Supra
Following a meeting last Thursday, February 13th between Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India and the US agreed to begin talks on a bilateral trade deal that could help resolve the countries’ standoff on tariffs. Ahead of the meeting last week, White House officials signaled the Trump Administration’s desire to bring down the U.S. trade deficit with India via a bilateral trade deal in 2025, also emphasizing a goal of increasing defense sales.
Details Emerge on Increased Steel/Aluminum Tariffs | JD Supra
Details have begun to emerge regarding the Trump Administration’s recent move to raise tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 25% across the board, beginning on March 12. In Presidential Proclamations signed on February 10, President Trump provided details regarding the cessation of country-specific exemptions and/or tariff rate quotas, the cancellation of the individual exemption program, and the application of the increased tariffs to steel and aluminum derivatives.
NYDFS Issues Guidance on Artificial Intelligence-related Cybersecurity Risks | JD Supra
On October 16, 2024, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) issued an industry letter covering Cybersecurity Risks Arising from Artificial Intelligence and Strategies to Combat Related Risks (the “Industry Letter”).
AI vs. AI: Recent Developments In The Cyber Landscape
Executive Summary 10 Minute Read The ubiquity of artificial intelligence (AI) has heightened companies' exposure to cyberattacks of increasingly greater sophistication. Our Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team explores how businesses can enhance their security measures to mitigate the threat.
AI vs. AI: Recent Developments in the Cyber Landscape | JD Supra
The ubiquity of artificial intelligence (AI) has heightened companies’ exposure to cyberattacks of increasingly greater sophistication. Our Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team explores how businesses can enhance their security measures to mitigate the threat.
NYDFS Issues Final Circular Letter Guidance on Use of AI in Insurance Underwriting and Pricing | JD Supra
On July 11, 2024, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) released Insurance Circular Letter No. 7, which establishes guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence systems (“AIS”) and external consumer data and information sources (“ECDIS”) in insurance underwriting and pricing (“Final Circular Letter”).
LockBit Takedown Indicates Shifting DOJ Cyber Strategy and Has Implications for Ransomware Victims | JD Supra
On May 7, 2024, the United States unsealed an indictment against Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, one of the leaders of the Russian-based ransomware group LockBit, for his alleged involvement in developing and distributing the LockBit ransomware. According to the indictment, Khoroshev performed both administrative and operational roles for the cybercrime group, including upgrading the LockBit infrastructure, managing LockBit affiliates, and recruiting new developers for the ransomware.
What To Expect In An IT Consulting Appointment
What To Expect In An IT Consulting Appointment by Colton Jackson IT consulting sessions can be immensely beneficial for businesses of all sizes, particularly those grappling with technical challenges or aiming to enhance their technological infrastructure. Businesses engage IT consultants for a host of reasons. Prime among these is the technical expertise and knowledge they bring to the table.
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