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About Stuart Malawer

Distinguished Service Professor of Law & International Trade at George Mason University (Schar School of Public Policy).

Trump’s Tariff Actions — Destructive of U.S. Legal Rules and Global Trading System?

     As we wait for the federal courts to rule o the legality of Trump’s tariffs a few concerning voices are now being heard. One argues if the courts rule against Trump somehow that is bad because it will … Continue reading

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Trump’s Tariffs & National Security — Continuation of Trump 1.0, but More So — Questionable?

More so than any other president, Trump is using tariffs for non-economic reasons, primarily for national security — but in a very, very broad sense. In fact, he utilizes that rationale for many of his whimsical goals. This is even … Continue reading

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A Legal Strategy to Confront Trump’s Tariffs.

A Legal Strategy for Confronting Trump’s Tariffs Stuart S. Malawer, JD, Ph.D.*   Under Trump, Biden, and now Trump again, U.S. trade policy has veered away from its traditional post-World War II approach—shifting from multilateralism to a focus primarily on … Continue reading

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Litigation and Trump’s Tariffs – Restoring Better Trade Relations.

       Litigation and Trump’s Tariffs – Restoring Better Trade Relations.                            Stuart S. Malawer, JD, Ph.D.* Under Trump, Biden, and now Trump again, U.S. trade policy … Continue reading

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George Mason University — Global University.

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More Lawsuits, More Tariffs, More Trade Agreements — More Uncertainty for Firms — But Courts Will have the Last Word, Maybe.

      Number of lawsuits are piling up against the Trump administration. They have lost many and have refused to comply with a significant number. All along negotiating new tariff deals and giving support to the U.S. tech industry. … Continue reading

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Two Ways to Stop Trump’s Tariff Chaos — Federal Courts & Coordinated Ally Retaliation.

      What can stop Trump from wrecking the U.S. and global economies because of his unlawful use of the tariff power — authorized by the U.S. Constitution, but only to the Congress to impose — unless delegated and … Continue reading

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Further Unbridled Presidential Power Grab and Global Chaos — Will Courts and Trading Partners Limit This? ….. Maybe.

     Once again, Trump is trying to steal the show — claiming he has the right to violate the law, make himself the center of attention, and to further cause chaos in a number of domestic and international fields. … Continue reading

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Dr. Malawer & Global TV Interviews on Trump’s Tariffs.

     Recent global TV interviews by Dr. Malawer on Trump’s Tariffs. Some Global TV Interviews on Trump’s Tariffs (2025) Stuart S. Malawer, JD, Ph.D.  (July 1, 2025). Global Business: Impact of U.S. Tariffs CGTN (China) 2025. Global Business: Impact of … Continue reading

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Dr. Malawer & Two Recent Virginia Awards — VA General Assembly (Public Service) and Virgina Supreme Court (Pro Bono Litigation).

 Stuart Malawer with two recent Awards (2025) from the Commonwealth of Virginia — Joint Resolution from the Virginia General Assembly for Public Service and from the Virginia Supreme Court for Pro Bono Litigation.

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