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Trump signs order imposing 25 percent tariffs on cars March 26, 2025 | Bradley Dress

President Donald Trump today signed an executive order imposing a 25 percent tariff on finished car imports starting on April 3. 

Paper products from India dumped in US market, Commerce says March 26, 2025 | Zack Budryk

The US Commerce Department has determined that certain Indian lined paper products were sold at less than normal value in the US.

Add certain US products to the retaliatory list, EU producers urge March 26, 2025 | Joanna Sopinska

With the EU-US trade tensions intensifying day by day, some EU producers are trying to use the new situation to their benefit. It’s understood that they are lobbying the European Commission to include certain ... (more story)

India proposes to drop 'Google tax' amid US trade pressure March 26, 2025 | Freny Patel

India proposes to remove the “Google tax,” an equalization levy that primarily targets American tech giants, including Google, Meta, and Amazon. The Indian government's decision signals a strategic effort to s... (more story)

China fortifies legal framework to counter foreign sanctions March 26, 2025 | MLex Staff

In a strategic move to counter escalating trade pressures from the US and other countries, China has fortified its legal framework against foreign sanctions. On Sunday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang signed a State ... (more story)

US CIT agrees to joint dismissal of lawsuit over fisheries rule March 25, 2025 | Zack Budryk

The US Court of International Trade today granted a request for a joint dismissal by the Commerce Department and National Marine Fisheries Service and a coalition of environmental groups after the parties reac... (more story)

USITC staff against ‘bright line’ barring SEP exclusion orders March 25, 2025 | Nick Robertson

The USITC’s Office of Unfair Import Investigations told the commission that standard essential patents (SEPs) should not be exempt from exclusion orders in a “bright line” rule, as recommended by major tech co... (more story)

EU might prolong duties on Argentine biodiesel by five years March 25, 2025 | Joanna Sopinska

EU biodiesel importers might soon see the bloc’s anti-subsidy duties on shipments from Argentina extended by five years, MLex has learned. A proposal to this end is likely to win the backing of EU governments ... (more story)

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Canberra braces as Big Tech pushes for White House action on regulation March 23, 2025 | James Panichi

Until recently, Australia’s strides towards regulating United States technology giants have been a source of national pride, suggesting that no matter how big the companies, in this jurisdiction they must play... (more story)

CK Hutchison may face multiple hurdles in China over BlackRock port deal March 20, 2025 | MLex Staff

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison may encounter a complex web of regulatory challenges in China as it seeks to divest port assets in a high-profile deal to a consortium spearheaded by BlackRock. The deal, which is sign... (more story)

Canada’s pushback to Trump tariffs contrasts with Mexico’s diplomacy March 14, 2025 | Bradley Dress and Eliana Hubacker

Canada has fiercely opposed US tariffs, while Mexico has been more conciliatory. The outcomes for each country could illuminate what approach — if any — may be productive in reckoning with President Donald Tru... (more story)

US tariffs can complicate merger defenses by reducing competition from imports March 13, 2025 | Curtis Eichelberger

US tariffs, because they are designed to reduce the competitiveness of foreign goods, will make it harder for merging companies to defend their deals based on competition from imports.

China plots domestic consumption, tech push as US rivalry deepens March 13, 2025 | MLex Staff

At this year's Two Sessions, a pivotal event in China's political calendar, Premier Li Qiang outlined priorities to stimulate domestic consumption and drive technological innovation. With this dual strategy, C... (more story)

EU retaliation to US tariffs is resolute first but also designed to win gains March 12, 2025 | Joanna Sopinska

The EU's rapid response to punitive US steel and aluminum tariffs today is intended as a clear show of force, but it is structured smartly to avoid escalation, lure Donald Trump back to the negotiating table a... (more story)

Customs may face challenge to enforce Trump’s slew of tariffs March 06, 2025 | Bradley Dress and Eliana Hubacker

Heavy US tariffs are now in effect against China — with more looming for Canada, Mexico and others worldwide — creating additional paperwork and procedural hurdles that Customs and Border Protection will have ... (more story)

Longstanding barriers for patentees at USITC lifted by Federal Circuit March 05, 2025 | Melissa Ritti

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit today vacated and remanded to the US International Trade Commission a determination that artificial eyelash extension maker Lashify failed to satisfy the economi... (more story)