Our International Trade practice group is dedicated to helping clients meet the challenges of the global economy.
Clients turn to us for our experience taking advantage of global market opportunities and avoiding liability under international trade rules. We advise domestic and foreign clients on a broad range of U.S. laws and programs affecting trade in goods and services (imports and exports) and foreign investment. We also represent clients in international trade negotiations and disputes, and assist them with trade policy matters.
We help clients that import or export goods or services avoid many problems, including:
- Civil and criminal penalties (fines and prison time)
- Supply chain disruption
- Intellectual property theft
- Tariffs, quotas and other market barriers
Importing or exporting products also raises concerns related to transportation. Our International Trade team works hand in hand with our Transportation lawyers to provide a holistic approach to assisting clients in getting their goods where they need to go. Visit our Transportation pages to learn more about how we can assist you.
We use international trade rules to help clients level the global playing field by increasing access to foreign markets or remedying unfair trade practices at home. We provide strategic advice on a wide range of issues:
- Regulatory compliance
- Enforcement actions
- Agency investigations
- Court litigation
- World Trade Organization and Free Trade Agreement negotiations and dispute settlement
- Lobbying the U.S. and other governments
Our international trade team has extensive experience counseling U.S. and foreign businesses as well as trade associations and government entities on issues related to a wide range of industries, including:
- Aerospace
- Agricultural commodities
- Aircraft
- Aircraft engines
- Automobiles/Auto parts
- Chemicals
- Computer software and technology
- Consumer products
- Defense services and related products
- Electronics
- Financial Institutions
- Footwear
- Green goods
- Industrial equipment and machinery
- Juvenile products
- Lumber, wood and paper products
- Medical supplies
- Mining
- Military products and services
- Packaged food
- Packaging
- Pharmaceuticals
- Primary metal industries
- School and office supplies
- Scientific and medical supplies
- Semiconductors
- Textiles and Apparel
We represent some of the most significant producers, importers and exporters in these industries.
The following are links to the firm’s international trade-related articles and publications. For the latest news and policy developments, please visit our blog, ThompsonHineSmarTrade.com.To receive an email notification whenever a new blog post is published, please subscribe to the blog.
DoD Allows Contracts for Products or Services Using FAR Part 12 to Serve as Prior Commercial Item Determinations - Government Contracts Update
June 23, 2022
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Effective June 21: DHS and CBP Issue Highly Anticipated Guidance for Importers - International Trade Update
June 22, 2022
EU/UK Data Transfer Developments: ln-House Counsel FAQ - Privacy & Cybersecurity Update
May 16, 2022
Provision of Certain Professional Services to Russia Prohibited under U.S. Sanctions - International Trade Update
May 13, 2022
SBA Revises Small Business Size Standards for 229 Industries - Government Contracts Update
April 29, 2022
Mobility Matters Quarterly - Mobile Source Emissions & Vehicle Safety Update
April 19, 2022
White House Warns of Imminent Cyberattacks; Describes Threat Mitigation Measures - Government Contracts and Privacy & Cybersecurity Update
March 25, 2022
Final Rule Amends FAR Part 25 Domestic Content Threshold Under Buy American Act - Government Contracts Update
March 14, 2022
Summary of Recent Financial and Comprehensive Sanctions Related to the Ukraine-Russia Crisis - The Latest on the Ukraine-Russia Crisis
March 09, 2022
Business Law Update - Winter 2022 - Thompson Hine Newsletter
March 07, 2022
President Biden Imposes Sanctions Regarding Russia’s Efforts to Undermine Ukraine - International Trade Update
February 22, 2022
New Multiagency Business Advisory on Heightened Risk of Doing Business in Burma - International Trade Update
February 14, 2022
Biden Signs Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act - International Trade Update
January 11, 2022
Changes to HTSUS Classifications Expected in January - International Trade Update
November 22, 2021
Treasury Department Issues Updated Advisory on Ransomware Payments - International Trade Update
September 23, 2021
Commerce Issues New Trade Remedy Regulations for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Laws - International Trade Update
September 22, 2021
Annual Blocked Property Reports Due to OFAC on September 30 - International Trade Update
September 01, 2021
China-U.S. Legal and Regulatory Update - International Trade Update
August 02, 2021
US Government Releases Xinjiang Supply Chain Business Advisory Update - International Trade Update
July 27, 2021
Federal Trade Commission Issues Final Rule on “Made in USA” Claims - International Trade Update
July 20, 2021
DDTC Proposes to Make Pandemic-Related Telework Rules Permanent - International Trade Update
June 11, 2021
EU Approves New Standard Contractual Clauses for Cross-Border Data Transfers - Privacy & Cybersecurity Update
June 07, 2021
USMCA Free Trade Commission Holds Inaugural Meeting as USMCA in Full Force - International Trade Update
May 21, 2021
BIS Eliminates Most Mass Market Encryption Reporting Obligations - International Trade Update
April 09, 2021
China-U.S. Legal and Regulatory Update - International Trade Update
March 30, 2021
Business Law Update - Spring 2021 - Thompson Hine Newsletter
March 23, 2021
United States Implements Multiple Sanctions and Export Restrictions on Russia - International Trade Update
March 08, 2021
Country-by-Country Guide: Government Measures Taken in Response to COVID-19 - COVID-19 Update
February 01, 2021
Biden Administration Bolsters Buy American Requirements - Government Contracts & International Trade Update
January 27, 2021
Executive Order on Investments in Communist Chinese Military Companies Amended - International Trade Update
January 15, 2021
Business Law Update - Winter 2021 - Thompson Hine Newsletter
January 14, 2021
OFAC Issues Guidance Regarding Ban on Transacting in Securities of "Communist Chinese Military Companies" - International Trade Update
January 07, 2021
Encryption Exports – Annual Self-Classification Reports Due February 1, 2021 - International Trade Update
January 05, 2021
Executive Order Prohibits U.S. Investment in “Communist Chinese Military Companies” - International Trade Update
November 24, 2020
Chemical Industry Regulatory Update – November 2020 - A Newsletter from The Adhesive and Sealant Council and Thompson Hine LLP
November 05, 2020
New CFIUS Critical Technology Mandatory Filing Requirements Take Effect October 15 - International Trade Update
October 14, 2020
BIS Publishes Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Identify and Review Controls on Foundational Technologies: What’s Next? - International Trade Update
September 01, 2020
FAR Council Publishes Interim Rule on Section 889 Part B Increasing Prohibitions on Contracting with Companies Using Certain Chinese Telecommunications Equipment and Services - Government Contracts & International Trade Update
August 07, 2020
Chemical Industry Regulatory Update - August 2020 - A Newsletter from The Adhesive and Sealant Council and Thompson Hine LLP
August 06, 2020
President Trump Signs the Hong Kong Autonomy Act and Issues Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization - International Trade Update
July 16, 2020
Departments of State, Commerce, Homeland Security and the Treasury Caution Businesses Regarding Human Rights Abuses in Xinjiang - International Trade Update
July 14, 2020
Section 889 Part B Expands Ban on Federal Contracting with Companies Using Chinese Company Equipment and Services - International Trade & Government Contracts Update
July 07, 2020
Beyond NAFTA: USMCA Goes into Effect July 1 - International Trade Update
June 30, 2020
Commerce Issues Interim Final Rule Addressing Foreign-Produced Direct Products and Specifically Targets Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. - International Trade Update
May 20, 2020
Recent Executive Actions Focus on Bulk-Power System Grid Security and Supply Chain - International Trade Update
May 11, 2020
GSA Class D&F Provides TAA and BAA Non-Availability Exception for Certain Supplies - COVID-19 Update
April 29, 2020
Petitions by Vehicle Producers for Alternative Staging Regime for Compliance with USMCA Rules of Origin for Automotive Goods Due to USTR by July 1 - International Trade Update
April 24, 2020
UPDATE: FEMA Announces Additional Exemptions to Recently Effective Export Restrictions on Personal Protective Equipment - COVID-19 Update
April 22, 2020
OFAC Issues Fact Sheet on Providing Humanitarian Aid to Combat COVID-19 Under Various Sanctions Programs - COVID-19 Update
April 17, 2020
Government Measures Worldwide in Response to COVID-19 - COVID-19 Update
April 13, 2020
FEMA Announces Export Restrictions on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - COVID-19 Update
April 09, 2020
CARES Act: Implications for Businesses - COVID-19 Update
March 28, 2020
COVID-19 and International Trade: Status of Trade-Related U.S. Government Agencies & Courts and Helpful Online Resources - COVID-19 Update
March 24, 2020
Treasury Proposes Regulations to Institute CFIUS Filing Fees; Comments Due April 8 - International Trade Update
March 24, 2020
Chemical Industry Regulatory Update – March 2020 - A Newsletter from The Adhesive and Sealant Council and Thompson Hine LLP
March 20, 2020
The Coronavirus Threatens U.S. Company Supply Chains - Practical Tips and Contract Considerations to Manage Risk - Transportation Update
February 25, 2020
Business Law Update - Winter 2020 - Thompson Hine Newsletter
January 27, 2020
Department of Justice Revises Export Control and Sanctions Enforcement Policy for Business Organizations - International Trade Update
January 08, 2020
Chemical Industry Regulatory Update - November 2019 - A Newsletter from The Adhesive and Sealant Council and Thompson Hine LLP
November 10, 2019
Chemical Industry Regulatory Update – September 2019 - A Newsletter from The Adhesive and Sealant Council and Thompson Hine LLP
September 10, 2019
U.S. Government Agencies Stress the Importance of Corporate Compliance Programs Through the Issuance of Guidance Documents - International Trade Update
July 15, 2019
