Archive for July 2026

25% Tariff on Brazil-origin goods entering the United States: now in effect 

This article was co-authored by Luke P. Engan and Fernando Martins  US tariffs on Brazilian imports just jumped by 25%, and the rules are still moving. Here’s what businesses need to check now, and where the exemptions still stand.  In brief  A new 25% tariff now applies to most Brazil-origin goods entering the United States, generally on top of existing customs […]

US Unfair Trade Investigation: German Pharmaceutical Pricing

Client Update | July 2026 Executive Summary The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated a Section 301 unfair trade investigation into German pharmaceutical pricing practices. This presents significant implications for manufacturers, healthcare authorities, and policymakers. The law is commonly used to impose import tariffs, although no specific remedy has yet been detailed. Stakeholders are […]