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
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, TrumpandTrade.com.To receive an email notification whenever a new blog post is published, please subscribe to the blog.
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
What to Expect in the USMCA (a.k.a. NAFTA 2.0) - International Trade Update
February 28, 2019
Make “Buy American” Great Again: Does Trump’s New Executive Order Hit the Mark? - Government Contracts & International Trade Update
February 19, 2019
Business Law Update – Winter 2019 - Thompson Hine Newsletter
February 04, 2019
2018 Year in Review – Overview of President Trump’s Major Trade Actions - International Trade Update
January 07, 2019
CBP Ruling Determines “Substantial Transformation” Requirements Trump NAFTA Marking Rules for Application of Section 301 Tariffs and Trade Remedy Duties - International Trade Update
November 26, 2018
Department of the Treasury Releases Interim Rules Expanding Scope of CFIUS and Creating Pilot Program for Certain Transactions - International Trade Update
October 19, 2018
Trump Administration Self-Initiates Section 232 National Security Investigation into Automobile and Automotive Parts Imports - International Trade Update
June 01, 2018
President Trump Withdraws United States from Iran Nuclear Deal - International Trade Update
May 21, 2018
Summary of NAFTA’s History, Development and Current Status - Trump and Trade Update
May 07, 2018
April 06, 2018
Department of Commerce Releases Requirements for Requesting Product-Based Exclusions from the Section 232 Aluminum and Steel Tariffs - International Trade Update
March 20, 2018
President Trump Signs Proclamations for Section 232 Tariffs on Aluminum and Steel - International Trade Update
March 13, 2018
U.S. Department of Justice Provides New FCPA Voluntary Self-Disclosure Incentives - White Collar Update
December 05, 2017
U.S. Department of Commerce Self-Initiates AD/CVD Investigations on Aluminum Sheet From China - International Trade Update
November 29, 2017
President Trump’s Cuba Policy Is Implemented - BIS, OFAC and State Department Issue Revised Regulations for Exports, Travel and Financial Transactions With Cuban Entities
November 20, 2017
Business Law Update – Fall 2017 - Thompson Hine Newsletter
November 07, 2017
U.S. Sanctions on Sudan to Be Removed - International Trade Update
October 11, 2017
Trump Administration Moves Against Chinese IP Violations - International Trade & Intellectual Property Update
August 14, 2017
U.S. Importers of 5050-Grade Aluminum Alloy Extrusions From China Now Face More Than a 400 Percent Increase in Duties - International Trade Update
July 31, 2017
Trump Administration Update: Key Players in International Trade - International Trade Report
July 28, 2017
U.S. International Trade Commission Issues Preliminary Recommendations for Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, Will Consider Comments on Certain Rejected Petitions - International Trade Update
June 12, 2017
Status Report - Recent Actions & Key Policymakers in the Renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement - International Trade Report
May 10, 2017
Trump Administration’s Second Section 232 Investigation in a Week Focuses on National Security Threat of Aluminum Imports - International Trade Update
May 01, 2017
Trump Administration Initiates Rare Section 232 Investigation Into National Security Implications of Steel Imports - International Trade Update
April 26, 2017
OFAC Sanctions 271 Employees of Syria’s Scientific Studies and Research Center - International Trade Update
April 25, 2017
In “Unprecedented Action,” Commerce Applies “Particular Market Situation” Provision of Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015 in Antidumping Proceeding - International Trade Update
April 20, 2017
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Releases President Trump’s Trade Policy Agenda - International Trade & Customs Update
March 10, 2017
ZTE Pleads Guilty to Illegal Exports to Iran and North Korea - International Trade & Customs Update
March 08, 2017
Trump Administration Sanctions Iran for Ballistic Missile Tests and Expands List of Medical Devices Requiring License for Export to Iran - International Trade & Customs Update
February 07, 2017
United States Begins to Lift 20-Year-Old Trade Sanctions Toward Sudan - International Trade & Customs Update
January 24, 2017
Trump Administration - Key Players in International Trade - International Trade & Customs Update
January 17, 2017
Looking Back - Trump and Trade - International Trade & Customs Update
January 09, 2017
Thompson Hine Launches Trump and Trade Website - International Trade & Customs Update
January 04, 2017