Tariff

U.S.-Brazil Trade Tensions Escalate: Trump’s Tariff Threats Prompt Brazilian Countermeasures

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Brazilian officials are gearing up for a potential trade standoff with the United States as President Trump’s administration intensifies scrutiny of the country’s trade practices. The escalating tensions could significantly affect U.S. imports, particularly of key products like coffee, and present challenges for companies engaged with Brazil. On July 9, President Trump unveiled a controversial “tariff letter” targeting Brazil, proposing a 50% tariff on various imports. The directive, shared on Truth Social, cites several reasons for the tariff increase, including the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro and what the administration sees as threats to … Read more

EU Stands Firm on Digital Regulations Amidst US Tariff Threats: A Declaration of Sovereignty

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BRUSSELS, Belgium — The European Union is poised to stand firm on its digital regulations, despite pushback from the United States. A senior official from the EU reaffirmed on Monday that the bloc’s Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA) will continue to be enforced, following comments made by former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding potential tariffs on nations implementing such rules. Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, took to social media platform X to emphasize the significance of the DSA and DMA. She described these laws as “sovereign legislations” that … Read more

Nevada Joins Multistate Lawsuit to Challenge President Trump’s Controversial Tariff Increases

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Las Vegas, Nevada — In a significant legal action, Nevada’s Attorney General Aaron D. Ford is stepping up against the federal government, joining forces with a group of 11 other state attorneys to challenge recent tariffs imposed by President Trump. The lawsuit, which takes aim at four executive orders issued by the President, claims the move to increase global tariffs lacks the necessary congressional sanction and disrupts economic balance. Filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade, the legal challenge denounces these unilateral tariff impositions, echoing concerns about their legality and repercussions on the economy. … Read more

Legal Expert Breaks Down Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s Tariff Powers on ‘Forbes Newsroom’

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Washington, D.C. – Amid growing controversy over tariff measures imposed on Chinese goods, legal challenges are intensifying against the Trump administration’s utilization of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Dan Wolff, a partner at Crowell & Moring, recently weighed in on a lawsuit that claims President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by implementing these tariffs. In an interview, Wolff discussed the implications of the lawsuit and the broader legal landscape surrounding trade and international relations. The suit argues that the president’s decision to invoke emergency powers to regulate commerce with China may not stand … Read more