Insights on International Trade & Investment

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 Counsel Sylvia Costelloe for a panel discussion hosted by the Women In International Trade Orange County (WITOC).

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.

International Trade & Investment Counsel Sylvia Costelloe will lead a workshop titled “Connected-Vehicle AI & Data Compliance Lab” on March 9, 2026.

Partner James Kim was quoted on the US Court of International Trade’s (CIT) order directing US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to begin processing refunds on US import tariffs recently found unlawfully instituted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

Importers seeking International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariff refunds just caught a significant break — and they may not even need to lift a finger to claim them.

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.

International Trade & Investment Partner Chris Skinner will speak on the “Routed Exports” panel at the Annual ICPA Conference on March 2, 2026.

This Immigration Compliance and Policy Checklist provides a practical framework to help employers assess whether their immigration related practices are legally compliant and aid in developing policies to ensure practices are aligned with their operational and talent needs.

On February 11, the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced a settlement agreement and $252 million civil penalty against California-based Applied Materials Inc. and its subsidiary Applied Materials Korea, Ltd.

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.

Customs & Import Compliance Practice Group Leader Angela Santos was quoted on the US Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling that the Trump Administration lacks constitutional authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that five thought leaders have been recognized by the 2026 JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards, which acknowledge the visibility and engagement their thought leadership has earned among readers over the past year.

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.

When most consumer product companies think about the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), they think recalls and injury prevention.

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.

ArentFox Schiff has released its latest annual report analyzing forced labor law developments and enforcement activity.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that five practice areas and 12 attorneys were recognized by Chambers Global 2026, including in the guide’s newly minted Global Market Leaders category.

While enforcement may have taken a backseat to other trade priorities in 2025, this year may be poised to bring a swift and aggressive return to form, particularly if the tariff landscape begins to stabilize.

The healthcare group purchasing industry continues to provide critical market savings to hospitals, nursing homes, and medical practices throughout the United States – even as a panoply of issues place undue strain on healthcare supply chains – according to the 20th Annual Report of the Healthcare Group Purchasing Industry Initiative (HGPII).

The US market is both coveted and feared by overseas consumer‑product suppliers. Coveted for its scale and purchasing power, with fear that US product‑liability litigation inevitably follows sales.

On January 29, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took its first steps to loosen the sanctions against Venezuela following the capture and removal of Nicolás Maduro at the beginning of January.

On February 2, the US Department of Commerce issued a Federal Register Notice outlining “US content” exemption procedures and requirements under the Section 232 tariffs on certain medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs).