Insights on International Trade & Investment

International Trade & Investment Partner James Kim will lead a discussion at DesignCon 2026 on February 25th.

International Trade & Investment Partner and Customs & Import Compliance Practice Leader Angela Santos will present on recent developments in international trade at ABA International Law Section’s The Americas Conference on January 27, 2026.

Since the Trump Administration’s tariff actions began in February 2025, the US hospitality industry has weathered the resulting uncertainty and shown resilience. The industry’s fundamentals remain broadly stable: deals are getting signed, and development continues — albeit with tighter underwriting and recalibrated budgets.

The enforcement landscape entering 2026 points to sustained False Claims Act activity across traditional health care fraud, AI-enabled misconduct, civil rights–based claims, customs and tariff fraud, and expanding theories of investor liability.

In this episode of Five Questions, Five Answers, Birgit Matthiesen and Jessica DiPietro explore the historical context and implications of the Nixon Shock and the Trade Expansion Act, focusing on Section 232 investigations and their impact on US trade policy.

Many foreign nationals travel home during the holidays to visit family. Recent federal actions have significantly restricted international travel for some foreign nationals, creating a risk that some individuals could be stranded outside the United States for extended periods. These disruptions can affect both the individual and their US employer.

Welcome to the December 2025 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 is pleased to announce the election of 18 new partners, effective January 1, 2026.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that Partner Kay C. Georgi has been named “Lawyer of the Year” in Trade & Customs in the 2025 Lexology Index Awards.

Foreign nationals from 19 countries and all asylum applicants and refugees are facing severe restrictions on their ability to enter, live, and work in the United States. Employers should take note since it impacts the ability of their employees to extend their work authorization and travel.

The US Supreme Court has fast-tracked challenges to President Trump’s unprecedented use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose wide‑ranging tariffs, and based on recent oral argument, it is unclear how the Court will decide the case.

A high‑stakes test of presidential tariff power took center stage on November 5 when the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) heard consolidated arguments in Learning Resources Inc. v. Trump and V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. Trump over sweeping, worldwide tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to address “reciprocal” trade‑deficit measures and fentanyl trafficking.

Welcome to the November 2025 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 been awarded 62 top rankings in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, which recognizes firms for professional excellence based on consistently positive ratings from clients and peers.

It’s hard not to experience whiplash with export controls recently. A little over a month ago, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced the new Affiliates Rule, which took effect immediately on September 29.

Customs & Import Compliance Practice Group Leader Angela Santos was quoted on why it is too soon to consider the full effects of the Trump Administration’s tariffs, despite revenue growth reported by US industrial companies. In August, the Trump Administration raised reciprocal tariffs from 10% to country specific rates of up to 50%.

On October 29, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that, effective October 30, timely filed Employment Authorization Document (EAD) extensions will no longer be automatically extended 540 days while the EAD extension application is pending.

Lucas A. Rock was quoted on how recent labor provisions in trade agreements with Cambodia and Malaysia and frameworks for deals with Thailand and Vietnam signal increased focus on forced labor enforcement.

International Trade & Investment Partner Megan Barnhill will speak at a CLE program presented by the Virginia State Bar on October 29, 2025.

Food, Drug, Medical Device & Cosmetic Partner Emily Cowley Leongini and International Trade & Investment Associate Mario Torrico will speak at SupplySide Global 2025.

On September 19, President Trump signed a proclamation imposing an additional $100,000 fee on the entry of certain H-1B employees into the United States, effective September 21.

Welcome to the October 2025 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.

Partner Antonio Rivera was quoted on the impact of China’s expanded rare earth export controls and the United States’ responding tariffs on global supply chains.

E-Verify is a web-based federal program where employers verify identity and work authorization of employees. E-Verify is operated by the US Citizenship & Immigration Service (USCIS), which is within the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

International Trade & Investment Partner and Energy & Cleantech Industry Co-Leader, Antonio Rivera will present on the evolving landscape of U.S.-China trade policy and its impact on the battery supply chain at The Battery Show Conference on October 8, 2025.