The U.S. Trade War: “America First,” and the EU’s Countermeasures
The escalation of the tariffs imposed traces its origins back to Donald Trump’s first term in office. It rests on his view that…
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Disunited States of America
Since Wednesday evening, we have had more detailed information about the new tariff system that is to be introduced at short notice by…
CBAM – Where Do We Stand?
2025 is the final year of the transitional phase under the CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism). CBAM is the mechanism established by the…
Quo Vadis, BIS & OFAC?: Tightened U.S. (Re-)Export Controls and a Focus on Business with China
Everyone is talking about Trump’s new tariffs, but what does the second Trump administration actually have planned in the area of U.S. (re-)export…
Do Design Costs and Buying Commissions Increase the Customs Value?
In appeal proceedings VII R 28/21, the Federal Fiscal Court (BFH) stayed the proceedings and referred various questions concerning the interpretation of EU…
EU Commission Proposals for Relief in the Field of Sustainability
In order to implement the so-called “Green Deal,” the EU has, in recent years, adopted ambitious sustainability rules. The aim of the Green…
Relocating Production for the Main Purpose of Circumventing Trade Policy Measures Does Not Result in a Change of Non-Preferential Origin: CJEU Decision
The United States’ additional import tariffs on steel and aluminium products, which, as things currently stand, are due to apply from 12 March…
Three Years of an Unlawful War of Aggression against Ukraine: The 16th Sanctions Package Enters into Force
Ukraine has now been under continuous bombardment by the Russian military for three years. Foreign trade law seeks, above all, to reduce these…
Further developments on the additional US-tariffs on steel and aluminum
In our news of 12 February 2025, we already pointed out that the United States under President Trump would impose additional tariffs on…
