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5.15.25

The Third Quake: Tariffs and International Trade Regulation in 2025

Since World War II and prior to April 2nd of this year, there have been two economic shocks that tipped the global economy into recession: The 2008 financial crash, and the 2020 COVID pandemic. The…

7.23.25

Dykema Drives: Automotive Legal Summit 2025

Join Dykema for an exclusive one-day summit for in-house legal professionals and business leaders, featuring legal insights, dynamic panels with OEM and supplier voices, and networking with peers…

5.30.25

Tariff Update: Federal Court Blocks Sweeping “Liberation Day” Tariffs, but Appellate Court Issues Stay

On May 28, 2025, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) struck down the administration’s globally sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs. The court held that the worldwide tariffs exceeded the…

5.08.25

Importers Beware: DOJ Escalates Customs Fraud Enforcement Under FCA

The Department of Justice is ramping up its use of the False Claims Act to target importers accused of customs fraud, resulting in multimillion-dollar settlements across industries. From undervalued…

8.12.25

This Week in Tariffs: August 12 (with Tina Toma)

Reciprocal tariffs are now in effect on dozens of countries—what now?The U.S. has implemented reciprocal tariffs ranging from 10% to 41% on select global trading partners, plus a 40% duty on goods…

7.25.25

This Week in Tariffs: July 25 (with Tina Toma and Damion Todd)

Is the U.S.–Japan tariff deal a win for American automakers? Starting August 1, tariffs on Japanese vehicles and auto parts will drop from 25% to 15%, following Japan’s $550B investment pledge in U.S.…

7.22.25

This Week in Tariffs [Video]: July 22nd (with Tina Toma and Jessica Zelasko)

What does a 30% tariff on EU and Mexico imports mean for the auto industry? President Trump’s sweeping new tariff, set to take effect August, would impose a 30% duty on all goods imported from the…

9.17.25

Trade & Tariffs: What’s Happening Now and What’s Next.

Tina Toma will serve as a featured speaker at the State Bar of Michigan International Law Section’s 2025-2026 Annual Meeting taking place from 5-8 p.m. in Detroit on September 17, 2025.