Tag Archives: China

Trump’s Attack on both the International Trade & Political Systems — Trying to Destroy them? U.S. is now Unpredictable (Domestically and Internationally).

     At this point China’s retaliatory actions to Trump’s new tariffs on Chinese imports are fairly broad (antitrust, imports, exports, however, no restrictions on agricultural imports). But these actions are not that aggressive.      What is most important, … Continue reading

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Trump Launches Trade War — Protectionism & Economic Nationalism — ‘Expansive’ Use of U.S. Laws & Attacks Rules-Based Trading System (as Expected).

     Trump’s trade war now includes his use of the International Economics Powers Act and his rejection of the de minimis exception.  Overall, his actions amount to rejection of the post-war system of trade relations and toxic unilateral action, … Continue reading

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Trump’s Tariffs (China, EU, Mexico & Canada), Little to do with Trade — Broader Goals — More Retaliation, Domestic & International Litigation.

     Trump is now relying on obscure or little used legislation as a basis for this tariff actions and threats. These will undoubtedly result in domestic and international litigation. Most likely making new domestic law addressing the Congress’ exclusive … Continue reading

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Is Trump the New McKinley on Tariffs & Protectionism?

     I taught global trade law many years. I must say no one was very interested in actual tariffs and I discussed them very little. Except perhaps trying to figure out the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, and only in passing. … Continue reading

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Dr. Stuart Malawer on Int’l Trade & Int’l Law — Op-Eds in Richmond Times-Dispatch (2011-2025).

Dr. Stuart Malawer — Op-Eds in Richmond Times-Dispatch (2011-2025). Malawer, “Trade Wars and Virginia.” (January 17, 2025).                         Commentary: Virginia must challenge Trump on trade Malawer, “Advisory Group Aided Virginia’s … Continue reading

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TRADE LAWYERS & LOBBYISTS IN TRUMP 2.0 — EXPONENTIALLY IN DEMAND.

     No doubt about it. One of the hottest areas in law and lobbying in D.C. for the next four years will be tariffs and trade.  (Once a backwater of policy issues in Washington.) The domestic and global landscape … Continue reading

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Jan. 2025 — Recent Trade Actions Will Provide Trump 2.0 with a Greater Platform for Even More Confrontational Trade Policies.

    Recent developments in the last few weeks leading up to Trump 2.0 indicate strongly that a new era in trade policy is being cemented. Biden’s recent extension of export controls on exports to China concerning technology, his blocking … Continue reading

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TRUMP’S TARIFFS — EXPONENTIAL GROWTH OF LAWYERS AND LOBBYISTS.

    There is one certainty. Trump’s tariffs will act as a full employment law leading to exponential growth of lawyers and lobbyists trying to influence government legislation, regulation and policy in this sub-field of trade law. Actually, most lawyers … Continue reading

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Trade Practice, Lobbying & New Directions Under Trump — Exponentially Expanding.

    As an immediate result of Trump’s election, the future of trade practice, and trade negotiations is that they are expanding and are going in newer directions.  This involves both tariffs and nontariff issues. These are multifaceted and represents … Continue reading

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TRUMP & NEW TARIFFS — CRONY CAPITALISM, CHANGING THE TRADE SYSTEM AND DISREGARD OF INTERNATIONAL LAW.

      Trump’s announcement of proposed tariffs on Mexico, China and Canada for his first day in office is signaling no uncertain terms his contempt for treaties, international law, the global trading system (to change it) and a return … Continue reading

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