President Trump returned to office for a second non-contiguous term in January 2025 with a much more coherent and methodical trade plan than during his first administration.This term, he aims to prioritize strict enforcement of U.S. trade laws against perceived economic competitors with the goal of forcing U.S. companies and those of the competitors to set up businesses domestically. It has been just over 40 days since the administration returned to office and the flurries of executive orders and…
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ArticleAmundsen Davis International Trade AlertFebruary 26, 2025On February 1, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Orders (“EOs”) imposing additional 25 percent duties on almost all imports from Canada and Mexico, and 10 percent duties on import of energy from Canada.
These tariffs were due to go into effect on February 4, 2025, but were suspended for an additional 30 calendar days pending negotiation. They are now scheduled to become effective on Friday March 4, 2025, unless a new agreement is…
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ArticleAmundsen Davis International Trade AlertFebruary 18, 2025On February 14, 2025, two federal registrar notices, including Annex I, were published, providing details on “derivative articles” that fall within the scope of the two presidential proclamations that impose an additional 25 percent duties on imported steel and aluminum products into the U.S. The annexes define additional derivative products that will be subject to these duties beginning March 12.
Per the two notices, derivative articles are defined by tariff classification in the…
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ArticleAmundsen Davis International Trade AlertFebruary 12, 2025On February 10 and 11, 2025, President Trump issued two exceptionally aggressive proclamations that impose additional tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to the U.S. Although there will be forthcoming Annexes that provide additional details on covered scope and compliance requirements for the trade community, there are several key takeaways to be aware of at this juncture.

• Beginning March 12, 2025, all duties, including on derivative articles on steel and aluminum, will go

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ArticleAmundsen Davis Financial Services AlertFebruary 10, 2025Automated loan software can be effective for documenting consumer loans and some basic low-value commercial loans. However, most commercial transactions require greater attention on the front end than simple form generation. It is critical for commercial lenders and credit officers to recognize when the risk and complexity of a loan transaction exceeds the capability or intent of automated lending software. Careful planning will ensure a much smoother experience in the event of a workout.
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ArticleAmundsen Davis Intellectual Property AlertJanuary 31, 2025It’s cold in southeastern Wisconsin, and that can mean only one thing—it’s nearly Girl Scout Cookie season and time to restock my favorites for the year. On learning that the cookie Toast-Yay!® will be retiring, I wondered what’s coming next year.
Like any good trademark nerd, I checked the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database for recent cookie-related filings by Girl Scouts of the United States of America. This practice, known…
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EventAmundsen Davis, WebcastJanuary 28, 2025 | 10:00 AM CTWith an active mergers and acquisitions market, you may have decided that now is the right time to sell your business. Although it is an exciting endeavor, preparing to sell is a process that begins long before your company goes on the market. Join Corporate & Securities Service Group partners Eric Fogel, chair, and Danielle Fadel, for an informative deep-dive on selling your business.
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